best suntan lotionThe best tanning lotion will have a SPF – sun protection factor – ingredient that will help to protect a person’s skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Many more cases of skin cancer have been diagnosed in the past several years then in previous years due to the fact that more people have jobs that keep them outdoors and younger people are tanning – both in tanning booths and in the backyard – without proper protection.

There are hundreds of tanning products on the market and the ones that contain a high SPF are the best ones because they will protect an individual’s skin better than anything else, including wearing clothing because the sun’s ultraviolet rays do penetrate some of the thinner clothing. A hat and long sleeves and pants are the best protection against age spots, even when you are younger, in addition to unsightly moles and burnt skin. The best suntan lotion contains ingredients which moisturizes skins and helps to repair any damage brought on by the sun as well as protect it from the harmful UV rays. 

The latest sun bathing equipment to come under fire is tanning beds. The FDA has issued countless warning to people of all ages to stay out of tanning beds because they are more dangerous then the sun and people should have health concerns about the lasting effects of the damage these tanning beds cause. Many people insist that they are safe and simply feel better when they have a healthy glow to them. The intensity of the bulbs combined with the heat can burn a person’s delicate skin and cause a reaction that is both unsightly and dangerous. A person’s skin is not meant to burn from the sun, high intensity light bulbs, or being too close to fire. 

Everyone’s skin is different and everyone’s skin can tolerate different rates of the sun’s UV rays; however, no matter how little or how much a person stay’s out in the sun, the damage can be devastating and long lasting so it is a wise idea to avoid excess exposure to the sun whenever possible.  If you must be in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen in your tanning lotions.