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How to tan faster: top tips
Want some tips on how to tan faster? Discover the golden rules of tanning in this article, which make sure you get a tan, while still protecting your skin.
Summary
1How to stay safe from the sun
Always, always ALWAYS wear protection when tanning, keep hydrated, take a shade break, keep a close eye on your skin.
2Is tanning safe?
Tanning isn’t healthy or safe for your skin. Sun damage is cumulative—even ten minutes of exposure a day over the course of a lifetime is enough to...
3A final few words about tanning quickly…
While we may think it makes us look ‘healthier’, the real truth of the matter is that tanning is actually a sign of skin damage that can lead to...
Whether you’re jetting off for some much-needed winter sun or soaking up the rays back in good old Blighty, safe tanning is something that even the most enthusiastic of sun-worshippers is taking on board.
While fair skins and redheads need to be uber careful, there are ways, with a little smart thinking, that we can boost our glow and get a much-needed hit of vitamin D.
Just don’t overdo it!
How to stay safe from the sun, remember these golden rules
1. Always wear protection when tanning
You'll want at least factor 30 SPF to protect against UVB and a minimum four-star UVA protection to protect your skin as much as possible.
4. Keep hydrated
Being out in the sun can dehydrate your body and skin, which can lead to peeling and affect how supple your skin is. Drink plenty of water throughout the day (which you should already be doing anyway) and regularly apply a moisturiser in addition to your sunscreen.1
8. Fake your glow
It’s much kinder and safer to your skin, and with the range of self-tanning products, such as creams, mousses and mists, out there now and how much they’ve come on, it’s possible to achieve a realistic-looking tan.2
11. Keep a close eye on your skin
Regularly check it for any uncharacteristic changes.
Sun-friendly snacks
On top of the 11 rules we’ve listed above, try these ways to help protect your skin.
Lycopen
This antioxidant is your skin’s very own SPF-booster and is found in tomatoes and other red and orange fruit and vegetables.
Vitamin C
Found in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes, vitamin C, alongside vitamin E, can reduce your risk of sunburn if taken over the long term.
Beta-carotene
A healthy diet of beta-carotene-rich foods, such as carrots, tomatoes, red peppers, sweet potatoes, mango, melon and apricot, increases your levels of vitamin A.
Olive oil
This amazing oil is not just perfect for healthy cooking and salad dressings – research has found that it may work as a topical aftersun too.
Green tea
Is there anything this wonder cuppa can’t do?
Aloe vera
We all know we are supposed to avoid sunburn at all costs, but sometimes you miss that bit at the side of your cossie or our partner misses a spot on your back (Sacked! Immediately!).
Walnuts
This highly nutritious nut has already been tagged as a good source of omega-3 fats, and now research has shown that walnuts have skin-protecting talents too.
Is tanning safe?
Tanning isn’t healthy or safe for your skin.5
Sun damage is cumulative—even ten minutes of exposure a day over the course of a lifetime is enough to cause problems and majorly age your skin.6
When you get a suntan, you may love the healthy glow it gives you.
But this glow is caused by an increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which changes the colour of your skin. And when your skin colour changes, it’s a sign of irreparable DNA skin damage.
As much as people may love the way tanned skin looks, it damages your skin cells and speeds up visible signs of aging, e.g. fine lines and wrinkles.
More importantly, it can lead to skin cancer – it increases your risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
A final few words about tanning quickly…
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- https://www.vogue.fr/beauty-tips/article/how-to-tan-faster-and-safely-this-summer
- https://www.vogue.fr/beauty-tips/article/how-to-tan-faster-and-safely-this-summer
- https://www.byrdie.com/is-tanning-oil-bad-for-your-skin-5069534
- https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/a27297/how-to-get-the-best-safe-tan/
- https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/tanning/
- https://www.byrdie.com/is-tanning-oil-bad-for-your-skin-5069534
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