A trip to the sea is the most the best way holidays for most women. Before the trip, we collect everything you need: a swimsuit, slippers, an umbrella, a pareo ... Do not forget about sunscreen.

It is very easy to get lost in the huge assortment of all kinds of cosmetic products. In addition, the girlfriend advises taking oil so that the tan is saturated, and the mother insists on the cream, claiming that she has already tested it more than once. What is better?

To protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun, there is a whole special series of cosmetic preparations. The most popular of these products are cream and oil.

Tanning oil: advantages and disadvantages

If you decide to buy yourself a tanning oil, then know that such a product contains a minimum amount of protective components from radiation. The protection factor, as a rule, does not exceed 15.

Today, almost every manufacturer of sunscreen series is trying to please consumers with a range of oils for intense tanning.

Oils can be completely natural or with the addition of chemical components.

It is better, of course, to give preference to more expensive ones, but still natural remedies because they do not pose a threat to health.

Benefits of using cosmetic tanning oil:

The fatty substance helps to enhance the intensity of skin tone and fixes an existing tan.
• Restores the epidermis, moisturizing and nourishing.
• Conveniently in use, smoothly applied and gradually absorbed.
• economical. One jar is often enough for two vacations.
• Fits for oily skin.

Have tanning oil and limitations.

First of all, It is very undesirable to use oil for people with fair skin.

And secondly, Essentially, oils cannot be waterproof.
It washes off your skin every time you go for a swim, so you have to reapply it.

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Sun cream: pros and cons

Sun cream will allow you not to be afraid of the sun's rays. Your skin will only benefit from them, being reliably protected from harmful effects.

Sun creams contain special ingredients that guarantee a high SPF factor. These substances are called physical and chemical filters.
Despite the terrible word “chemical”, you should not be afraid of such substances, because they began to be introduced into the composition of cosmetic products only after numerous tests and permits.

Benefits of using sunscreen:

• Multicomponent composition. The creams have various ingredients that perform a protective, moisturizing, nourishing function, as well as enhance the tan.
• Large selection of protection levels. You can buy a cream with a maximum SPF for fair skin and tan safely.
• Lot natural extracts in composition.
• Sun cream is in every sunscreen series. Can choose suitable th in composition, functions and price.
• Exist waterproof sunscreens.

Among the shortcomings buyers note a little difficult application, because the cream is a denser substance than oil.
Some creams can leave marks on clothes.
True, to facilitate application, many brands decided to produce lotions- this is the same cream, only more liquid. They are therefore easier to use.

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Having a “battle” between oil and sunscreen and trying to figure out which is better is as thankless a task as comparing a frying pan and a kettle.

Each of these tools has its own purpose, and they are not interchangeable.

effective protection from solar radiation provides, of course, sunscreen. They should be used from the first minutes of exposure to the sun. This remedy is great for people with any skin, but especially it is shown light-skinned.

And here to fix the tan and its enhancement can be applied oil. It perfectly nourishes sun-dried skin and makes its color more saturated and beautiful, but it will not save an unprepared person from active sunlight. On the contrary, going out into the sun on the first day of rest with tanning oil, you run the risk of getting burned even more than if you were without it.

Comparative analysis:

• Dry and normal fair skin will be well softened by sunscreen. And the oil is more suitable for dark-skinned people.
• The cream can be used on the first day, and the oil - only after some time.
• Tanning oil promotes the regeneration of the skin, and the cream protects against radiation.
• Oil works better on dark and tanned skin.

The best option is to buy both of these funds and use them in different periods.

Use a sunscreen with an appropriate SPF for the first few days of your holiday to protect you from the sun.
And, to lock in the results of sunbathing and intensify skin tone, apply a quality tanning lotion.
When buying any of these products, be sure to consult with the seller, read customer reviews, read the composition of the product and make sure it is fresh.

Many in anticipation of a vacation are wondering - "How to get a tan quickly, safely and beautifully?". Of course, you can use purchased tanning cosmetics, but there is a proven and safe way- natural oils.

Few people know that high-quality natural oils have a certain factor of protection against UV rays of A and B types, help to achieve a lasting and beautiful shade of tan in a short period of time, and also fully care for the skin during tanning - moisturize, nourish, thereby preventing peeling and other troubles.

For a beautiful tan - natural oils

• What natural base oils can be used for tanning
• How to prepare your skin for tanning

Which natural base oils can be used for tanning:

• coconut
• jojoba
• avocado
• cedar

• macadamia
• sesame
• rice
• argan oil
• wheat germ oil

First on the list is coconut oil. It can be refined (odorless) and unrefined (with a delicate delicate aroma of coconut). Both are suitable for tanning, but it is preferable to use unrefined. Since fake coconut oil is quite common, you should definitely check it for naturalness before use - there is a proven way for this: put a jar of oil in a place where the temperature is below 25 degrees. The fact is that coconut oil at this temperature turns white and hardens. If the oil is diluted, it will not harden. After the oil is heated again, it will again become liquid without losing its properties.

The degree of protection of these oils fluctuates around 8 SPF. Therefore, when using tanning oils, you should adhere to the following simple, but mandatory rules:

• Do not sunbathe between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is really important! During this period, the sun is most active, and it is simply impossible to get a beautiful shade of tan without getting burned. This is really very dangerous for the skin, and no matter what you use to protect your skin, sunburn cannot be avoided.
• When using natural oils for tanning, to get a beautiful brown skin tone, it is enough to be in the sun 1-2 hours a day at safe intervals (before 11 am and after 4 pm), so do not worry - in this case you will not burn, and you will return home with amazing skin tone.
• Even if you are in the shade or the sun is hidden by clouds, exposure to UV rays does not stop, so even in this case, you need to apply tanning products to the skin
• Before tanning, you can not use perfumes and products containing alcohol, because. they can cause uneven tanning and even dark spots. It is also better not to use antiperspirants, while tanning they are harmful to the skin. If possible, use natural crystal deodorants.
• Don't forget to protect your hair! Before sunbathing, you can apply a couple of drops. base oil hair with a comb. This will protect the hair not only from ultraviolet radiation, but also from sea salt and wind.
• In the sun, be sure to wear a hat that protects you from heat stroke, which is no less dangerous for sunburn.

How to prepare your skin for tanning

Before going to the sea, in about 2-3 days, you need to prepare the skin for tanning with a scrub, preferably natural - it will do sea ​​salt, brown sugar or coffee. It is better to repeat the procedure 2 times, but on the last day before the trip, do not use the scrub, let the skin rest.

It is also very desirable to start using oils a few weeks before the holidays in order to protect the skin as much as possible - after all, natural oils have a cumulative effect. After each shower, I apply natural oils instead of lotions to the skin (most often coconut) - it moisturizes the skin and prepares it for tanning.

How to tan properly with natural oils

The oil you have chosen for tanning should be applied to the entire body and face every morning before tanning - it will be absorbed into the skin and will protect it throughout the day. It is believed that this will be enough, and the oil does not need to be renewed after each bath. But oil can be reapplied throughout the day if you like how your skin looks right after applying the oil.

By the way, natural oils perfectly soothe the skin after sunburn, so they are simply universal. Instead of taking a lot of sun and after-sun products on holiday, just one bottle of 200 ml oil is enough.

Follow the rules of tanning, use natural oils, and get full sun protection and a beautiful skin tone! Good weather! published .

P.S. And remember, just by changing your consumption, we are changing the world together! © econet

There are still many sunbathers, despite all the warnings of doctors about its dangers.

True, in recent years, various tanning products have come to the aid of sunbathing fans, the use of which helps not only to tan well, but also not to harm your skin.

Diverse sun protection and tanning oils are now offered by almost all major manufacturers of cosmetic products.

From such a variety, eyes can simply run up. Therefore, it is worth talking about how to choose the right product that is best suited for a particular skin type.

A beautiful tan without harm to the skin: choosing a tanning oil

Before you go to the beach, you should remember some of the recommendations of cosmetologists and the warnings of doctors. So…

Very fair skin requires extreme caution when sunbathing. For "snow whites" you need a product with a sufficiently high SPF value. Therefore, tanning oils intended for already tanned or fairly dark skin, many of which have SPF from 2 to 4, are not suitable for them. They should choose a tanning oil with an SPF of at least 10.

The following products meet these requirements:

• Ultra Tanning Tan Deepener Dry Oil Spray Spf10, produced by the famous company Lancaster. Despite the average sun protection effect, this remedy, due to its unique composition, allows you to reliably protect the skin from burns;
• Protective Dry Oil Spray from the company Golden Skin is an original dry oil spray. Moreover, the manufacturer offers tanning products with a wide range of protection from UV rays. Oil with SPF 4 - best choice to give already tanned skin a beautiful shade, while a remedy with a factor of 20 is quite suitable for owners of white skin;
• In the line of tanning oils from the famous company, you can find a tanning product with a very high SPF (from 15 to 30). Garnier products are easy to apply to the skin with a spray, all oils have a very pleasant smell.

Even the owners of dark skin should not neglect tanning oils.

After all, these products not only give a beautiful shade to tanned skin, but also protect it from drying out, thereby avoiding its premature aging.

Dark-skinned women who are sure that their skin is not exposed to sunburn, or those who have already had a good tan (for example, in a solarium) can use a tanning oil with lower protection against harmful radiation.

For example, a very good product is produced by the company, its Protectyl Vegetal SPF6, which includes afloi extract, macadamia oil and beta-carotene, protects against burns and at the same time allows you to give the skin a beautiful golden hue.

Those on whose skin there are numerous moles (especially if they are large enough in size) should generally abandon natural tanning. In this case, even with a not too long stay on the beach without serious protection from ultraviolet radiation, there is a chance of provoking serious skin diseases, up to oncology.

Of interest are the impressions of those who have already appreciated the merits of tanning oils offered by various companies. Interestingly, most of the reviews of tanning products that can be found on the net are devoted to Garnier's Ambre Solaire.

In particular, a girl with very white skin says that she could not even dream of a beautiful and even tan, she had to constantly use sun protection cream so as not to burn. She writes that only Garnier's Ambre Solaire tanning oil helped her realize her dream. If before she could only get a slight tan, and her skin hardly acquired a slightly golden hue, then Ambre Solaire oil allowed her to tan for real. At the same time, she notes that this tanning product also cares for the skin, because it is known that Sun rays dry out the skin. She writes that only thanks to Ambre Solaire, she managed to get a great tan, which has always been problematic with her skin type.

She is echoed by another owner of "pale greenish skin" (her words). She said that she always had a hard time getting a little tan. Why did she have to constantly visit the solarium, but after the birth of the child, she stopped going there. However, she still had a desire to sunbathe, because a young mother also needs to look attractive. So she decided to try Garnier tanning oil.

A young woman who tried Garnier products on herself noted the following advantages of this tanning oil:

• comfortable texture this tool for tanning, allowing you to easily and evenly apply it to the skin;
• original brick red color;
• slightly unusual, but very pleasant and persistent aroma;
• excellent skin hydration;
• the result of the oil was noticeable almost immediately: as soon as it was applied to the skin and spent quite a bit in the sun, a light beautiful tan appeared;
• reliable protection against burns, which is very important with her very fair skin.

At the same time, she drew attention to some of the disadvantages of the product from Garnier:

• not very convenient dispenser, which does not allow pouring the product in small quantities;
• oil is also regularly poured onto bottles, which is why it has to be additionally packaged so that when going to the beach it does not stain other things;
• the inscriptions on the bottle are quickly erased, and the paint, dissolved by the spilled oil, is very poorly washed off the hands.

True, the girl notes that almost all claims relate only to the packaging of sunburn oil, and she has no complaints about the product itself.

Finally, a review from a sunbathing lover who reported that she had been using this company's suntan oil for almost four years and saw no reason to refuse it. True, she mentions that the oil can stain a light-colored swimsuit, but considers this a trifle compared to the many benefits. In addition to those already listed above, she pointed out that with the use of this tanning oil, it is possible to tan to a dark color in just six days. Moreover, the tan is not only a very beautiful shade, but also very persistent, and it does not “wash off” for a long time.

She also draws attention to some points that must be considered when using this tool:

• never apply suntan oil on the face, as it clogs pores, causing inflammation and acne;
• the possibility of an allergic reaction if the oil gets into the eyes, you should not touch them with your hands immediately after applying the oil.

While this review is about a specific Garnier tanning oil, the last caveat applies to products from other brands as well.

In conclusion, it is worth mentioning the cost of products from well-known manufacturers.

Renowned manufacturer Avon offers a fairly effective, but very inexpensive spray oil with a good sun protection factor. A product made from several oils (palm, cocoa and others), which includes vitamins E and B5, as well as extracts of various plants, is offered at a price of just over 200 rubles, which makes it very attractive.

Firm NIVEA also produces a not too expensive tanning spray containing jojoba oil and other ingredients that moisturize the skin well. However, this oil is only suitable for already tanned skin, since its SPF is only 2. The price of NIVEA does not exceed 300-350 rubles (except for oil with SPF 30, the cost of which is close to 600 rubles).

The already mentioned Garnier oil is sold at about the same prices as NIVEA.

For products from Ives Rocher you have to pay a little more. For example, tanning oil with SPF6 will cost 460-480 rubles, and with higher protection even more.

The price is even higher for dry oil sprays, which are distinguished by their ability to be instantly absorbed into the skin without leaving any oil marks on it. For suntan Swiss Golden Skin will have to lay out about 2 thousand rubles. A similar luxury product from Lancaster will cost another 600-700 rubles more.

Oil is the most popular sun protection format among girls who cannot imagine summer without a bronze tan. Back in the 60s, it was fashionable on the beach to rub yourself with natural coconut oil. However, sun worshipers sometimes do this even now, preferring a natural product, despite the fact that the beauty industry offers wide selection cosmetic oils.

The first ever tanning oil - coconut

Natural oils have a number of advantages.

• Creates an even, smooth coating on the surface of the skin, which attracts ultraviolet, and thereby provoke an accelerated protective reaction of the skin, that is, a tan.
• Fatty acids in oils nourish and soften the skin preventing dehydration.
• Vitamins rich in oils protect against free radicals.
• Oils are characterized by moderate water resistance.

natural oil could be a good remedy for tanning, if not for one significant drawback - a very low UV protection factor -
SPF 2-6.

Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen for everyone, regardless of skin type. And this means that roasting in the sun, smeared coconut oil, only naturally swarthy or already well-tanned people can afford. Without protection, photodamage accumulates, which subsequently negatively affects the health of the skin.

Until recently, cosmetic tanning oils also could not boast of a high level of protection, that is, they did not meet the needs of white-skinned representatives of phototypes I and II, who do not tolerate the sun. But progress does not stand still, and today tanning oils are able to provide even enhanced protection from ultraviolet radiation.

How to choose tanning oil

There is only one really important criterion when choosing a sunscreen - the SPF factor that is optimal for your phototype and level of UV radiation. Those whose skin is reluctant to tan and burns quickly should choose oils with a maximum SPF value. These funds are required to provide protection not only from UVB rays that provoke redness and burns, but also from UVA radiation - the main culprit of skin photoaging (appearance early wrinkles, age spots).

Features of modern tanning oils

1. High SPF.“A high protection index indicates the special ability of the formula to keep a sunscreen on the surface of the skin,” explains Marina Kamanina, an expert at L “Oréal Paris. “Such filters are complex and expensive, so they are used only in high-quality products.”
2. Water resistance.“Regular sunscreens are moisturizers where the sunscreen is linked to the hydrophilic part of the formula. These products are comfortable for the skin, but quickly washed off with water and lose their effectiveness.
3. Non-greasy texture. The so-called dry tanning oil is a special polymer formula. This product has an oily texture, smoothes and nourishes the skin, but after absorption does not leave a hint of shine. The skin remains dry, sand and dust do not stick to it.

The water resistance of the filters is ensured by a special fat-soluble substance, which is part of the product with a high degree of sun protection.

Marina Kamanina

A distinctive feature of cosmetic tanning oils is water resistance © iStock

Natural tanning oils: features

Manufacturers of tanning oils often include natural oils in the formula that have good penetrating and protective properties.

1. Coconut oil. Suitable for sensitive skin, is quickly absorbed, creating a stable lipid film on the surface of the epidermis, which protects against burns and drying out. Smells tasty.
2. Shea butter. The second most popular "solar" oil nourishes the skin during tanning and relieves irritation after a long stay in the sun.
3. Argan oil. It has a pronounced antioxidant effect, is well absorbed and appreciated by owners of dry skin.
4. Monoi oil. Similar in properties to coconut, but lighter, quickly absorbed, softens and nourishes the skin, protecting it from drying out. Has a sweet floral scent.

Also popular among fans of natural products olive oil first pressing, which has a low SPF, contains vitamin E, protects well against dryness and is more affordable than exotic oils.

Composition of tanning oils

Finished butter suntan can be a mixture of natural oils or contain them in the list of ingredients, but then the SPF will not be high.

Sophisticated formulas based on mineral oil with special sunscreens with photostability and water resistance can provide this.

The meaning of a cosmetic product for the general consumer lies in the combination of two effects: intensive tanning and sun protection.

Rules for intense tanning

Oils for "intense tanning" most often have a low protection factor SPF 2-6. It can be recommended with a clear conscience only to those who are already well tanned or to people with swarthy skin who never burn.

Even if you already have a bronze skin tone and feel safe, do not sunbathe from 11.00 to 16.00, when the sun is most active.

Remember that type A radiation protection is recommended to prevent photoaging, regardless of skin phototype.

Precautionary measures

Owners of oily skin should not get carried away with oil formulas. © iStock

• Intense tanning oils with low to medium SPF should not be used during the first days of your holiday. Start with products with a high protection factor and only oil your skin after it has adapted, when the first layer of tan appears.
• Owners of oily skin need to be careful with oil formulations and do not apply body oil to the skin of the face, so as not to cause blockage of pores. For the face, choose non-comedogenic formulas - these are also available.
• Avoid getting oil in your eyes.
• Tanning oils, for obvious reasons, should not be sprayed near open flames, as manufacturers always warn about.

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