For a long time, tan has been associated with health and sexuality, so it is always in fashion. In summer, it is easy to get a bronze skin tone naturally. Well, in winter, many traditionally use the solarium. Whether the solarium replaces the sun's rays to the full and whether tanning in the solarium is safe - let's try to figure it out.

How do you get a tan

It is clear that sunburn is a skin reaction to exposure to sunlight. That is, at this time there is a development of a protective element for the skin - melanin. Accordingly, with a long stay in the open sun, it is produced more and the skin acquires a characteristic shade. But each skin type has its own characteristics. For example, fair skin is more sensitive, so its owners need to be careful about sunbathing.

And in some cases, sunbathing is generally harmful and even prohibited, for example, when taking antibiotics and other medications. Increased photosensitivity of the skin during such periods can give an allergic reaction. Sunburn is also harmful to people who have many moles on their bodies. Therefore, before you start "hunting" for a tan (whether on the beach or in the solarium), consult your doctor.

Well, as for the benefits of getting a tan, it is also there. Firstly, sunlight stimulates the production of the so-called joy hormone - endorphin, which is the key to a good mood and a reliable basis for dealing with stress . And secondly, it is in the summer months (when the sun is most active) that the body intensively synthesizes vitamin D3, which is so indispensable for the absorption of calcium. That is why children suffering from rickets are advised to go to the sea.

Solarium and natural sun rays

The presence of a filter in a solarium warns against exposure to C rays. Nevertheless, the rays from the lamps, just like the sun, can be harmful if you abuse sunbathing: the recommended maximum is 10-15 minutes, and no more than twice a week.

However, before you start sunbathing, be sure to consult a solarium specialist about what dose is right for your skin for the first and subsequent procedures.

Be sure to take precautions. And more specifically:

Get a tanning product in the solarium (not to be confused with the usual

sunscreens

). Give up cosmetics on the day when you have planned a trip to the solarium, moisturizing for the lips is allowed. Glasses and a scarf on the head are required (from overdrying the hair) - not even negotiable. Protect your breasts (tanning is very harmful for the nipples). There should be no impact on the skin on the eve of visiting the solarium (it means a bath, applying a scrub to the body, in general, everything that deprives the skin of protection).

After a solarium, use moisturizing creams and let the body rest, because the metabolism is activated in order and the extra load is not very appropriate in this case (such as training and other things).

Also, when choosing a solarium, make inquiries about which lamps are installed in it. The more powerful the lamps, the less time you need to be in the solarium. And last but not least, comfort for you personally is important: horizontal or vertical arrangement, the presence of a radio tape recorder and additional electronic control - this is already guided by your needs and choose the service accordingly.