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eLearning Series:
Enjoy a Healthy Looking Tan All Year Long:
Sunless Tanning for 2008
( 11 pages )
TANNING SAFETY
TIPS
Here are a variety
of tanning tips, in no particular order of reference, for
you to review at your leisure and
share
with your friends and family. After you’ve read them,
return once
in awhile for a refresher so that you’ll keep safety foremost
and always in your tanning program.
Shaving
– Avoid
shaving right before applying sunless tanning products to
avoid irritation.
Lighten
up – For
areas you want to protect from getting too dark, pre-apply
baby oil (gel or lotion);
i.e. knees
and
elbows, then use sunless tanner.
Streaking
– Getting
wet too soon after applying sunless tanning products could
result in streaks. So wait after
applications,
at least two hours or so, before swimming or showering,
etc.
Orange
– To avoid
orange hands when applying products, cheap, disposable elbow
from a dime or wholesale
store are great
to use. Regardless of glove wearing, thoroughly
wash hands and
fingernails after application.
Expunge
– Eliminate
dead skin via washing or exfoliating before applying
tanning products.
Special
Areas – When using self-tanning products with
your knees, feet, hands and elbows, either
dilute first
with
a lotion (moisturizer) or use very small amounts
when gently rubbing
in. Rubbing with a make-up sponge applicator
works well for
these areas, too.
How-to-Apply
– To apply tanning products,
begin working on a small area. Gently, in an
even
manner, rub in
the product
generously. (Skimping, to make a bottle lotion
last all summer, for example, is not a good
idea. Instead,
go
for the protection
factor). Reach out to other areas in a swirling,
but still gentle and even rub, rather than
going in an
up-and-down direction. To reach your back,
try using a sponge paint
roller or sponge
paintbrush; a little goes a long way, so
slow and steady does it. Do remember to apply protection
to: ears,
face, lips (lip
balms), neck, shoulders, nose and other small
areas.
When-to-Apply
– Start sun tanning product applications 30 minutes before
you head outdoors.
Then re-apply
every two
to three
hours (or after you’re wet – showering,
swimming, sweating, etc.)
Waterproof – Forget about only applying
this once. Still re-apply. It wears off
in water
/ sweat,
etc. over time
(after an hour
or so). So use caution, especially with
children using this type product, and re-apply.
Fabric
Stains – Caution when using sunscreen agents that
list padimate O, lisadimate,
aminobenzoic acid or roxadimate
in
the ingredients. These may cause discoloration,
staining fabrics a yellowish hue.
TIME
– As you change time zones when traveling, remember
to adjust your sun-timing,
too,
and avoid direct
UV contact unprotected
during peaks daylight hours. And watch
the location change to adjust your
clothing, sunscreen products,
eyewear
and other protective devices. Pack
your sunglasses
and sunscreen!
Winter
– Don’t
forget about protection during the cold, winter months, regardless
of your
location. Make sure
to use sunscreen
and appropriate eyewear, as UV rays
reflect off snow, ice and water,
meaning
an increased
possibility
for
sunburn.
Limits
- Since
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the rays are strongest, don’t
over
do over
door activities
during this time period.
Establish some limits for sun exposure
during those hours.
Inside
/ Outside – Remember that when you use sunless
or self-tanning products,
if
they list
no sunscreen
in their
ingredients, you
will not be protected from harmful
UV rays. And even if you are
using a sunscreen,
it doesn’t last or
work beyond
a few
hours. So take caution running
in and out,
and
be prepared. Either carry along
more sunscreen product
to reapply
or wear, carry or take protective
clothing and gear (hat, sunglasses,
etc.)
Eyewear
– For
those enjoying a lot of outdoor weather, check
into
investing
in good protective
eyewear.
Read labels for
100% UV protection. Check with
pharmacist or healthcare provider
for help selecting
appropriate
levels
for children and yourself.
Babies
/ Youngsters – Young children can burn more
easily because
of their thinner
skin and
melanin
development. And remember
to not use sunscreen products
on those younger than 6
months. So use caution with
these babes and older children,
too,
when out in the sun. Protective
clothing and shade are good
rules of thumb.
Re-Apply
– Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen
products, especially
after swimming and
on children.
Math – Remember,
the high the SPF, the greater the
protection!
Seek
higher than
SPF 15.
Cranky
Kids – For finicky kids on the
go, check for long-lasting
sunscreens
and fun
spritz
sunscreen bottled versions
with children’s scents
(bubblegum, grape,
etc.) There
are sensitive
formulas
available, too.
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