You look forward to Sunny days and waiting, ready for days to lie in a sun lounger on the beach, occasionally changing the position and the music in the headphones? But what do you know about how to behave, taking the place under the sun? We checked the prevailing myths about tanning and identified which of them is the truth...

1. It is impossible to burn in cloudy weather (ERROR)
The lack of sun on a cloudy day is deceptive: the clouds are not dense in texture and perfectly Pro-allowed ultraviolet. Therefore, in the warmer months on the exposed parts of the body need to be sure to apply cream with sun protection factor (SPF) and update it throughout the day.

Tip! When the sun was shrouded with clouds, you bravely lay down in the chaise lounge under the open sky? An unforgivable mistake! On the beach is better most of the time under an umbrella or awning, then your skin will not experience stress and gradually pomicnim and not red, like freshly brewed cancer.

2. Wet skin tans faster (TRUE)
Coming out of the sea on a hot day, you don't want to immediately wipe it dry with a towel, it's so nice to slagalica how the sea breeze dries refreshing droplets of salt water on your body! You perfectly understand, but we hasten to warn: the water drops like little magnifying glass draws the rays of the sun, so the wet skin tans and, alas, it burns much faster than dry.

Tip! Coming out of the sea, promaqua skin with a towel and immediately apply SPF.

3. The hair don't need protection from the sun (MISCONCEPTION)
If the skin has the ability to recover, damaged hair can only be cut. So, in the summer they need constant protection: there are special series of means for care of hair during this period. Shampoos from these product lines cleanse the hair from sea salt and chlorine that can be very useful during the holidays, and balms and leave-in products (oils, sprays) contain sun-protection filters and intensively nourish the hair, to save them from delaminating under the influence of UVA - and UVB-rays. Indelible means we should always have in the beach bag and spray on strands several times a day.

Tip! Especially in the hottest hours (from 12 to 16) is better to hide hair under a hat or hat — it will protect them from damage and burnout and you from sunstroke.

4. Carrot juice helps to tan faster. (TRUE)
Carrots contain an incredible amount of nutrients and antioxidants, including vitamin A (carotene). He contributes to enhanced production of melanin responsible for beautiful tan, so carrots really good ally in the fight for Golden skin. By the way, the same apricots contain carotene, so carrot juice can substitute apricot if you think the latter tastes better.

Tip! Carrot juice is useful not only in periods when you are taking a sun bath: if you drink a glass at least a couple times a week, increase immunity and improve the condition of skin, hair and nails.

5. Brown doesn't need protection from the sun (MISCONCEPTION)

That brown man Browns quickly in the sun and rarely burn, it is difficult to argue. Scientists agree that the more melanin pigment in our skin, the less it is susceptible to burns. Nevertheless, the harm of UVA - and UVB-rays is not limited to the aesthetic component in the form became cluttered skin and red spots: penetrating beneath the epidermis, the radiation contributes to the formation of free radicals. Because of this, destroys collagen-a protein that gives the skin firmness and elasticity. Besides, getting on moles, rays contribute to their degeneration, which increases the likelihood of skin cancer. Therefore Smuglyanka as Belosnezhka, need daily protection from ultraviolet radiation.

Tip! If you have dark skin, you can use SPF 30 at the beginning of the leave and move to SPF 10, when a bit browned in the sun.

6. Useful tanning than the sun (MISCONCEPTION)

There are certain benefits and in the natural and in the artificial tanning: ultraviolet light helps you develop a very important vitamin D, which strengthens the immune system and promotes the assimilation of minerals. However do not forget that tanning is a stress for the skin and disrupts the synthesis of collagen, necessary for its elasticity. If to choose between two evils, sun and tanning, dermatologists in favour of the first: the sun's rays are less radioactive (lamp tanning emits two to three times more radiation than UVA rays and UVB).

Tip! If you're ready to do anything for a Golden shade, but do not have the opportunity to sunbathe on the beach, don't go to the Solarium — it is better to use bronze powder, tone cream with tan or bronzer.

7. Self-tan does not protect from the sun (TRUTH)
The composition of tanning includes special pigments, dyeing the top layer of the epidermis, and the moist-complementary components, softening the skin. But sunscreens in the such meeting are rare, so the use of tanning doesn't eliminate the need of applying a product with SPF.

Tip! Any sunburn (which is a car that the natural sun) goes smoother if you prepare your skin, pomassirovti it with a cleansing scrub.

8. The higher the protection factor, the longer you can stay in the sun (MISCONCEPTION)

Many people think that SPF 50 gives 2 times more protection than SPF 25, and let bake in the sun round days, not risking burns. In fact, SPF50 able to block up to 98% radiation, a SPF 25-96%, so the difference is not so great. The use of sunscreen does not negate the rules uniform for all, — do not sunbathe in the hours of increased solar activity, i.e. during lunchtime.

Tip! If you're spending sun "rush hour" in the water, it is better to swim in a t-shirt so you will protect the shoulders and back from sunburn.

9. Water resistant means water proof (TRUTH)
Most modern cosmetics with SPF is water resistant: it is able for some time to protect you while you are in the water. But, on shore, be sure to apply a new layer: it is foolish to hope that the salt water can't wash away a good part of the previously deposited funds.

Tip! The more you bathe, the more often you need to apply a product with SPF. So lovers of water treatments, it is cheaper to buy funds in the form of milk, oils or creams: they are consumed more economically than sprays, though less convenient to use.

10. The sun cures acne (ERROR)
In small doses ultraviolet radiation has antibacterial activity: probably, you have already drawn attention to the fact that when you are in the sun, pimples are dried. However, this effect is short-lived, and therefore cannot be considered therapeutic: tan visually evens skin tone, creating the appearance of health, but in fact the sun's rays stimulate the sebaceous glands. Alas, this means that soon the alleged "s" problem the sun will again make themselves known, and to a greater extent.

Tip! As the sun dries the epidermis, don't forget to intensively moisturize the skin cream and nourishing masks, then the sebaceous glands will start to work in the strengthened mode.