How to sunbathe: the rules of being in the sun

Since summer holidays are usually associated with relaxing on the beach, many people are interested in the issue of a beautiful and even tan. On the beach in direct sunlight, you can get sunstroke or heat stroke, get inflammation or activate dangerous diseases. It is important to know who is strictly contraindicated to be in the sun near the water, and who can sunbathe no more than 15 minutes a day, how to care for the skin while sunbathing. The golden rules will tell you how to sunbathe in the sun.

Indications and contraindications for tanning

Every woman needs to develop her own scheme for an even tan. For this, the following points are taken into account:

• skin type;
• genetic factors;
• the ability of the skin to accumulate melanin faster or slower, changing color;
• presence of moles;
• presence of problems with the heart, nervous system;
• presence of skin diseases.

It is harmful to take sunbaths for those who have very fair skin and hair. This means that melanin in the lower layers accumulates slowly or not at all. In addition, the following categories of people fall into the risk zone:

• people who have a lot of moles on their body;
• if there are moles larger than 1.5 mm on the body;
• in the presence of age spots;
• if the body does not perceive ultraviolet rays.

Doctors strongly recommend to refrain from sunbathing in case of:

• presence of malignant or benign formations;
• thyroid diseases;
• hypertension;
• presence of infectious diseases;
• diabetes;
• tuberculosis development;
• the presence of "female" diseases (myoma, polycystic ovaries, cervical erosion, mastopathy);
• development of psoriasis.

In addition, small children (under 2 years old), pregnant women, during lactation, the elderly, during critical days are forbidden to be in direct sunlight.

Read also: 5 rules for safe and effective tanning in a tanning bed

How to sunbathe: golden rules

1. Use sunscreens with higher filters (20 or 30). Never leave your skin on your face without a special cream when you go to the beach. Choose quality products that will actually protect your skin from negative UV rays.
2. Before going out in the sun, apply sunscreen and allow it to absorb. Only 20 minutes after application, you can go out into the sun for sunbathing.
3. When tanning, protect delicate areas of the skin: nose, shoulders, chest, knees. Apply strong sun protection.
4. Choose only waterproof tanning products or sun protection products. Lubricate the skin with cream or oil after each bath.
5. Optimal time for a healthy tan: before 11 am and after 4 pm. During lunch, you must be in the shade.
6. After returning from the beach, be sure to take a shower and apply a nourishing and moisturizing cream to the skin. This is necessary to soothe the skin, relieve irritation and fix the result.
7. Start tanning with 5 minutes in the sun, gradually increasing this period. After the allotted time, return to the shadows.

Remember: skin tans even in the shade, so remember to reapply sunscreen even when under an umbrella.

8. Change your position while tanning. After 5-10 minutes, roll over from your back to your stomach, walk along the beach, lie on your side. Also, don't forget your hat. Direct sunlight can cause sunstroke and fainting.
9. Never sleep in direct sunlight or on the beach at all. The skin can burn and become flaky and dry as a result.
10. In addition to the headgear, don't forget the sunglasses. Do not frown when you tan on your face, otherwise white lines will appear as you tan.

If you want to tan faster, don't dry yourself with a towel after bathing, let your skin absorb the water. Water drops increase solar activity and allow the skin to resist ultraviolet radiation faster by releasing more melanin. Do not drink cold drinks while sunbathing, otherwise you can catch pneumonia or sore throats. Give preference to cool mineral water. Also drink plenty of fluids when you are at the beach to keep your body hydrated.