A Chick’s Guide to Sunless Tanning
A sun-touched glow seems to make skin more attractive, warmer, and look more alive. Some people go to great lengths and expense to achieve this summer accessory. However, many people do not realize the harmful effects of tanning in a salon and in an outside environment as well.About one in 60 people are affected by skin cancer caused by UV exposure and The Skin Cancer Foundation says UVA rays are a “proven human carcinogen.” A sunburn is far worse than a mild tan, and those who have fairer skin are at greater risk of skin cancer. My marriage and family counselor gave us some fatherly advice, and told us that preventative measures are far better than corrective measures. He has a huge scar on his side from where he had to have skin cancer removed years ago. It was caused by over exposure to the sun summer after summer when he was growing up. The best way to avoid skin cancer it to avoid over exposure to the sun especially tanning salons. If something tells you that it has a great risk of causing cancer, don’t you think it’s best to avoid it? Here are some great products to get that sought after summer glow that many people abuse themselves for. Face This product by Rimmel is really easy to use and looks best when brushed over the apples your of cheeks and nose, on the corners of your forehead, and on and below your chin. Body Summer Color Self-Tanning Mist This product by Bananaboat gradually makes your skin darker with each use. You can apply it in a cinch, and it spreads evenly. Neutrogena Sun Fresh Sunless Foam This product has a very fresh fragrance and is best to use on your legs. This moisturizer is great for all over use. It has a mild smell, and you can notice a difference in skin color within an hour of applying it. Here are some tips that I use for applying sunless tanner with making it look streaky and spotted: Exfoliate your skin in the shower prior to applying the product Do not shave directly before applying Apply after getting out of the shower on dry skin Do not wear clothes while applying, or wear tight dark clothing that you do not care if it gets messed up Use a lotion of your choice to aid in even application, especially around the ankles, knees, elbows, and hair line Wash your hands IMMEDIATELY after application, or else the insides of your fingers will be a nice, dark brown Do not get dressed for at least 30 minutes after application Most self-tanners will last for about a week, so to ensure suitable maintenance re-apply the product about twice weekly. Sunless tanning costs little, and with great techniques can be applied flawlessly. The dangers of tanning should not be ignored. With every health decision you make you are investing into your body. You only get one chance with the body you’ve been given, and it should be treated like a gift. Certainly a tan gives you a certain glow, but it is more important to have a healthy glow coming out from the soul. Fatima Meadows attends Appalachian State University. She used to visit the tanning bed regularly for about a year until she gained a strong conviction against going. She now rocks out a sunless tan during the warm months, and her lighter olive complexion that God gave her in the winter months.
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