Tanning causes your skin to darken due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or from artificial resources, such as indoor tanning beds. The skin darkens due to the production of melanin when your skin is exposed to UV rays. Melanin is a natural pigment produced by melanocytes. When the skin is exposed to the sun’s UV rays, the body produces melanin to help … [Read more...] about Can You Tan In The Shade or When It’s Cloudy?
Sun Tanning
How Long Does It Take to Tan?
Admit it, you love the tanned, bronzed-up look, especially during the summer! But, instead of flying to tropical countries and getting a fake tan, sun tanning is a budget-friendly alternative to achieve that glowing bronze look.Aside from achieving the fabulous beach skin, there are also several other benefits you could get from sun tanning. Natural sun tanning increases … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take to Tan?
10 Best Sunscreens for Tanning Safely
For some reason, people tend to think that those with darker skins are more beautiful or handsome than those with paler ones. This is not entirely true but it’s also not false. What is true however is that in a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 72% of Americans believe that they either look or will look better with a tan. This means that if … [Read more...] about 10 Best Sunscreens for Tanning Safely
12 Natural Tanning Oils and a DIY Tanning Oil Recipe
Since Coco Chanel accidentally popularized tanning in 1923, it has become its own fashion trend. Sunbathers long for the darker tones and beautiful sun glow, but what's the best way to achieve this look? Tanning oils can enhance your skin, leaving you with a darker, richer tan than lasts longer.Purpose of Tanning OilTanning oils work by focusing the suns UV (ultraviolet … [Read more...] about 12 Natural Tanning Oils and a DIY Tanning Oil Recipe
10 Best Tanning Oils for 2020
Summer is finally here and so is tanning season. We don't know about you, but we've been getting plenty of time in the sunshine this year - after all, it seems like summer passes so quickly!If you're like us and you want to make the most out of your afternoons at the beach or on the trails, you might wonder if tanning oils can help the process.After all, they're popular … [Read more...] about 10 Best Tanning Oils for 2020