perfect tan

As i was looking at my peeling nose, i realised i didnt noe much abt hw a perfect tan would look like, so i googled it and here goes. pls be careful of skin cancer my dear friends, tho now is the ihg season, do practise common sense and apply skin care pdts. ya, human lobster doesnt appeal at all. ;/

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How To: Get The Perfect Tan By Justin BeckerCorrespondent - Every Wednesday


No one said that you have to wait until the summer to get the perfect tan -- just look at George Hamilton. If you have the luxury of going on vacation this coming Spring Break, you may want to learn how to get the perfect tan and avoid getting fried to a crisp. If this happens, you can bet that the only thing you'll be doing during your vacation is watching the ocean water -- from the window of your hotel room.

With the risks involved in tanning today, there is no way to tan safely , but there are ways to tan relatively safely, and minimize the risks of sun exposure. The sun may be great and provide us with heat, but if you don't take the necessary precautions when tanning, then you're increasing your chances of the following risks (among many others):

-- Skin cancer -- Premature signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin.-- Painful sunburns

Yes, yes, I know, these days we have to use protection for everything, from bedroom activities to outdoor fun. But that doesn't mean we still can't bask in the sun and look great.

So here are some ways to help you get that perfect tan, while minimizing the risk.
the great outdoorsIf you're tanning outside:

Wear sunscreen. Sunscreen is an absolute must. Would you go scuba diving without a mask? Sunscreen has an SPF factor, which is the number of times you're being protected by the sun's harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays (the strength of the barrier), while sunblock is a stronger shield that literally blocks you from most of the sun's UV rays. This means that sunscreen still allows you to get a tan; it just makes tanning more gradual and prevents you from burning.

Re-apply. You need to apply sunscreen approximately 20 minutes before going outside, and re-apply if you go into the water, even if your lotion is waterproof. Do not use baby oil. Baby oil is literally asking the sun to radiate your skin and fry you, and is the equivalent of having sex with a woman that has STDs without a condom. You will get charred (and probably have a very uncomfortable itch from the latter).

Do not get burned. Speaking of getting burned, people erroneously believe that a burn will fade away into a nice tan. This could not be more false. A burn will cause your skin to become all blistery and splotchy (since a sunburn means you have broken blood vessels), and your skin will just peel away to reveal the next layer.

Tips to avoid getting burned:

-- Avoid the sun's peak hours of the day (10 am to 4 pm)-- Cover up enough and avoid wearing dark colors-- Use sunscreen even in the water (water actually attracts the sun more)

Think gradual. The best attitude when it comes to tanning, is to think gradual. You will not get a great tan in one day, but you will after several days of being exposed to the sun. Don't overdo it

-- a human lobster doesn't look appealing to anyone.

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