Sun Tanning Not So Good For Skin Care

There is a prevalent stereotype that says people like to get a nice tan. In theory, this is supposed to make them look better, though that is easily a matter of personal taste. In most cases, anything but a natural tan is temporary and requires regular exposure to the sun to maintain. While this could be seen as a way to keep up one’s appearances, most people don’t realize the potential hazards this can pose to overall skin care. This is especially true if a person prefers to tan the natural way and just lay down on a towel and soak in the rays of the sun. As with anything else, a little sun every now and then is a good thing, but too much of it can turn you into a skin care wasteland.

Most people want to have a nice, even suntan on their skin. The reasons for this desire can vary, but almost all of them fail to realize one little detail. The darkening and reddening of the skin that often accompanies a suntan is also the first sign of damage to the skin due to over-exposure to the sun. As a skin care problem, this can actually vary in intensity. Exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun cause damage to the skin’s first layer, the epidermis. The body compensates by producing melanin, which is what gives the skin the darker pigment that is associated with tanning. Melanin protects the skin from UV rays, but there are limitations. Read more