Have you consider Tanning for this Summer?
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007Well I have, although we are always concentrating on trying to improve our health and have a great physique every day, getting a tan for summer enhances your hard work which gives more attractive appearance and healthy looking skin. As we all know that the largest organ of our body is our SKIN. So why not take care of our skin as well while we are busy sculpting our muscles and body.
(Tanning works differently for different skin types.)
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The different skin types outlined below are general descriptions of how sun tanning can affect your skin. These differences can be considerable, are hereditary and cannot be changed by outside influences. People with very sensitive skin will burn easily and will tan only with difficulty while the more dark skinned individuals (skin type 3 & 4) will have little problems with tanning or sunburn and will tan easily. The individual’s natural ability to produce melanin (pigmentation) determines their skin type and their ability for tanning safely. Skin Type I: This type of skin burns easily and severely, then peels - never tans, very fair skin, has red or blond hair & freckles.
(unexposed skin is white) It is recommended that this person not expose themselves to sun tanning. (in the sun or tanning unit).
Non - UV tanning products such as spray tans or other self tanning products are recommended.
Skin Type 2: This is the type of skin that usually burns easily and severely, tanning minimally or lightly
and peels, usually fair skinned (unexposed skin is white)
Skin Type 3: This skin type is referred to as “Average” This person burns moderately and tans gradually to a light brown.
Skin Type 4: This type of skin burns minimally and tans well to a moderate brown.
Skin Type 5: This individual rarely burns and tans easily to a dark color. (their unexposed skin is usually brown)
Skin Type 6: This type of skin rarely burns and tans easily. This person will usually have dark hair, dark eyes, very dark skin.
Darkening of the skin is caused by an increased release of the pigment melanin into the skin’s cells after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes and protects the body from absorbing an excess of solar radiation, which can be harmful. Depending on genetics, some people can darken quickly and deeply whereas others do not darken much at all.
Sun tanning or indoor tanning is good but ensure you have minimal sunscreen applied 30minutes prior you get your tan. Everything in life is good in moderation and so goes it for tanning. Have fun this summer!!! 
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