Bronze, chocolate, golden, peach…A tan has long been an integral part of the image of a healthy, beautiful, happy and contented person. Of course, it is impossible to maintain a tan acquired under the generous rays of the summer sun for a whole year. But we want it so much! That is why we go to a beauty salon and prolong the life of our serenely enthusiastic tan in a solarium. What a word! Cosmic. And the device itself, which gives us the opportunity to bathe in ultraviolet light all year round, looks more like a set for a science fiction film or equipment from Star City. But let's, as they say, get closer to the topic. By the way, a tan in a solarium is the only way to prepare your skin before a trip to warm countries for those who quickly get sunburned. And this, in turn, allows you to calmly spend a vacation at sea without the panic fear of losing your attractiveness under the aggressive South Sea sun, without fever and lotions on burnt areas of the skin. But is this the only benefit of a solarium and, in general, what are the positive and negative sides of this method of tanning? Let's figure it out.
Benefits of a solarium
There are many reasons to tan in a solariumarguments, which will certainly flatter lovers of artificial sun. Firstly, you will get a tan (like a chocolate bar, or just a light golden tan), you will be liked not only by yourself, but also by those around you (possibly, but not necessarily!). But this is only in defense of the chosen image. But if more seriously, then:
Harm of solarium
It would be unfair to mention everythingthe positive aspects of tanning in a solarium and say nothing about the potential danger of such procedures. But every coin, as we know, has two sides. So here is the other side of this coin. Tanning (darkening of the skin under the sun's rays) is nothing more than a protective reaction of the skin to these very rays. And if the skin is protected, then it is not so good for it in the sun. But it is bad for it only from aggressive UV rays. And if under the "live" sun we can afford to bask a little longer, then with a solarium this trick will not work. A solarium is not a pleasure, but a procedure. Therefore, you need to perceive a visit to a solarium exactly like this. Abuse of artificial sun is harmful. Too frequent visits to a solarium worsens the condition of the skin, making it flabby and dry and accelerating the aging process. In addition, there is a risk of the occurrence and development of skin cancer, caused by a weakening of the skin's ability to produce the protective pigment melanin. In addition to possible harm to health, artificial sun is simply contraindicated for many people, and under some conditions is strongly discouraged. For example, you should not sunbathe in a solarium or you should reduce the number of these procedures to a minimum if:
- your skin refers to the first or second phototype: it is very light, and under the sun does not acquire a brown tinge, but a red or pink color;
- on your body a large number of moles or pigment spots;
- you suffer from a chronic illness in the acute stage with seasonal colds;
- you have one of the listed ailments: asthma, oncology, hypertension, heart disease, gynecological disease;
- you recently suffered any plastic surgery;
- you have critical days.
In addition to health restrictions, please noteattention to the technical aspects of the solarium you visit, which can affect the quality of the procedure. For example, the more expensive the equipment used in the solarium, the less harm it can cause to your health. The more often the solarium is disinfected, the safer it is to sunbathe in it. And also be sure to follow hygiene requirements, such as: using sunglasses, protective nipple pads, special cosmetics for tanning in the solarium.
Cosmetics for sunbeds
To get a tan in a solarium, cosmetics manufacturers produce several lines of products:
- cream for beginners - to get a basic tan;
- a tanning enhancer for those who already have a tan;
- cream for a more resistant tan - maximizer;
- prolongators - means that fix the sunburn obtained in the solarium and take care of the skin after sunburn;
Cosmetics for tanning in a solarium indo not contain sun filters. But it should be remembered that the main disadvantage of tanning is dryness, which causes irritation and peeling of the skin. Therefore, tanning creams and lotions contain additives that nourish and moisturize the skin. Also, cosmetics contain antioxidants that prevent skin damage from ozone and free radicals formed in the solarium atmosphere under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. And always, before using tanning cosmetics, check yourself for a possible allergic reaction. There are no fundamental differences between a natural tan and a tan in a solarium. The process of skin pigmentation develops in absolutely the same way. It does not matter whether you tan in a solarium or on the beach, in both cases the result will be the same - a natural process of skin tanning. A tan from a solarium lasts as long as a tan obtained naturally. So, having no contraindications and restrictions, feel free to use this product of technical progress. Stay beautiful always and in spite of everything! We recommend reading:
