Tanning

Tanning is a process that should be done in moderation. Start off with a very high SPF (depending on your skin type), and as you tan over time gradually reduce the SPF to a lower protection as directed by suncare protection manufacturers.

Sunburn is a result of over exposure to the Suns Ultraviolet (UV) rays and should be avoided at all costs. Skin peels away after its has been overexposed to the sun so your tan will peel away too! Avoid this by using the correct protection factors and applying them regularly especially after swimming.

Remember to drink plenty of liquids when you are in the sun, its easy to become dehydrated.

It is recommended that you use good moisturisers to nourish your skin which will help maintain your colour and prevent peeling.  

When using Suntan lotions or oils, we suggest you use a Tanning Product which contains no Mineral Oil. Mineral oil is too thick to penetrate deep into the skin, it clogs pores, remains greasy and prevents the sunscreen and other ingredients from helping more than just the surface layers of the skin. In short, your tan will last much longer if you use a product without mineral oil.

A reliable source of Vitamin D, sunlight eliminates Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) which produces symptoms such as insomnia, carbohydrate cravings, depression and sadness.

It is reported that exposure to UV light may have some of the same effects as exercise, such as decreasing blood pressure, lower resting heart rate and increasing the blood output of the heart. Furthermore sunlight helps reduce the risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancer.

Moderate sun exposure in combination with suncare products can help maximize the beneficial effects of the sun, just as nature planned it.