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Friday, May 31, 2013

By Haywood Hunter


Sun worshipers enjoy not only the warmth of the sun but also coming out with a glow or sun tan. There are a number of sun block, sunscreen and sunblock tan products and it can be confusing when it comes to knowing which products to choose. There is also uncertainty about which SFP is right in the sunblock tan or other product, which one enhances tanning and which one may block it. Even within one type of product such sunblock tan products there are several options.

Being clear on sunblock tan products and other protective products will enable one to choose appropriately. A key factor is SPF or sun protection factor. It ranges from 2, 15, 30, 45 and even higher. It stands for the time it would take skin that has no form of sun shield to start reacting for instance by going red or peeling.

For example, say it would take twenty minutes for one to get skin to burn without applying a sunblock tan or other form of sun protection. In this case, applying a sunblock tan or alternative protective product of SPF 15 means that one can then remain in the sun 15 times longer, or up to 5 hours, without worrying about burning. The greater the SPF of the sunblock tan or other product, the longer the protection it offers, but only up to a certain point, about two to five percent more.

Therefore a sunblock tan or other protective product with a higher SPF than 15 such as 30 only offers small increments of additional protection. It is important to note a higher SPF offers protection for a little longer, but not stronger protection. While SPF is the universal measurement of UVB protection, no comparable standard exists for UVA.

Another commonly misunderstood point is the difference between sunscreen, sun block and sunblock tan. Sunscreen chemically absorbs UV rays while sun block physically deflects them. Sunscreen products block UVB effectively, but provide less UVA protection although improved formulas are being made to enhance protection. Sun blocks are also being improved to offer substantial protection against both UVA and UVB.

There is also the sunblock tan. This products works to tan the skin while offering adequate protection. Sunblock tan combines a tanning agent, cream or spray with a sunblock. One can choose from various shades which are different depending on the brands. A sunblock tan is in fact a healthier way to getting tanned as damage that would have been done with direct exposure to the sun.

A sunblock tan can also be used in a tanning bed. There are those meant for use when the tanning is being indoors and these have higher SFP for those who are very sensitive to UV rays. An indoor sunblock tan should not be mixed with outdoor tanning lotions. An indoor sunblock tan prevents sunburns and keep the skin well hydrated so that tanning is done faster.

While going after that luscious glow, go the extra mile with particularly sensitive skin like the cheeks and nose. Use a sunblock with higher SPF on such areas. Used as required, a sunblock tan gets one glowing like a sun god or goddess. It will ensure the skin does not get dried out in the process. Most importantly, it will do so safely so that one is covered against risks of skin damage and possible serious consequences like skin cancer.




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