7 Tips to Avoid Sunburn While Tanning
5. Avoid baby oil
Many women commit the mistake of applying baby oil to moisturize their skin while tanning outdoors. This is like inviting wrath on your skin. The sun’s rays damage skin nourished with baby oil and create sunburns.
6. Stop overindulgence
A great tan is not a result of a few hours in the sun. It takes time and you can get it only after several days of sun exposure. But don’t overdo it lest you go back home with blistery skin. Exposures of short duration over a period of time especially during non-peak hours are necessary for a good tan.
7. Don’t forget your scalp
Shampoos and hair conditioners with SPF protection are necessary to avoid sunburns on your scalp. Similarly, some hard to reach areas like the back of your ears must be protected adequately while tanning outdoors.
A popular misconception is that sunburn will fade into a tan. This is a myth. A burn will make the affected area blistery, chapped and unsightly. Tanning is good for your body to absorb Vitamin D from the sun besides getting you gorgeous skin but make sure you stay away from sunburns.
