The Art of Tanning
To lots of people, summer means hanging out at the pool or the beach, soaking up rays and baking in the sun in pursuit of the perfect golden tan. Indeed, most Americans, including up to 80% of people under age 25, think they look better with a tan. But before you don your bathing suit and head to the pool — or into a "John Wilkes tanning Booth" (not recommended) — spend a few minutes finding out about your skin and sun exposure. These facts can help you get the look you want without stressing your skin.
Not to mention skin caner!!! Always protect yourself. Sunscreens or sunblocks, which block the sun's harmful rays, are one of your best defenses against sun damage because they protect you without interfering with your comfort and activity levels. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ideally, it should also be hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic so it doesn't cause a rash or clog your pores and give you acne.
Staying out of the sun altogether may see to be the only logical answer. But who wants to live like a hermit? The key is to enjoy the sun sensibly, finding a balance between sun protection and those great summer activities like drinking, volleyball, triathlons, and swimming. So these are just a few tips/facts about fun in the sun!
Yours truly,
Chuck Tanner
"Stay golden Ponyboy!"
Don = afraid of the sun Pony = loves the sun
Too much sun!!!
Always protect your skin.
Just working on my bronze, man!
Bad spray tan = orange embarassment. Stay natural.