Recently, sunbathing has become an extremely controversial topic. Some “lie in the sun” to improve their appearance, and others consider it a health threat. Discussions ignite internet forums and social media, where there are plenty of extreme opinions. So let’s look at the facts and separate myths from reality.
There is a myth on the network that sunbathing on the solarium is safer than that in full sun. It turns out to be not true. Why?
UVA radiation is emitted in solariums, which deeply penetrates the skin, contributing to DNA damage and accelerating the aging process. That’s not all …
Research shows that using the solarium can increase the risk of developing melanoma by up to 75%, especially if it begins to use it at a young age.
Dermatologists strongly follow this tanning method. They do not recommend it for health reasons.
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A frequently repeated myth is that they block the tan. In fact, they are responsible for controlling UVB radiation, reaching our skin. Thanks to them we sunbathe more slowly but safer. So let’s apply these products every 2 hours and after each bath. For darker complexion, 30 filters are perfect, and to Jasna 50.
We also consider the harmfulness of self -tanner as falsehood. Currently, on the market we will find a lot of products in the form of foams, balms or sprays that do not harm, but help in obtaining the effect of natural tan.
Let us not be fooled by the fact that tanned skin no longer needs any protection. Tan is a protective reaction to UV radiation, but it will not protect us one hundred percent. And so you should use creams with a filter, going outside.
Some adhere to the principle: the longer we lie in the sun, the prettier we have. Nothing could be more wrong – a natural tan is formed gradually, so you should expose the body to the sun’s rays for a short time. It is not recommended to lie on the beach for a few hours, especially between 12:00 and 16:00, when the radiation is the most dangerous.
Sometimes we meet with the statement that the sun is the only source of vitamin D. Of course, we can provide it from food, i.e. fatty fish or dairy products, or in the form of supplements, which is better than uncontrolling sunbathing.
Let’s also remember that Clothes do not completely protect against the sun. Thin and bright fabrics pass up to forty percent of the radiation. So let’s choose materials with UPV 50+ markings or lubricate the whole body with a filter cream.
