Best Way to Tan

You've always envied the naturally golden skin that some people have been blessed with. You've always desired to somehow have it yourself. The best way to do this is indulge in a tanning process. Now we all know the limitations of tanning, either outdoors or indoors. However, it is possible to work around those limitations, to help you achieve the golden skin to flaunt, simply by following certain measures before choosing the best way to tan.

Choose a method of tanning that you are most comfortable with. Whether it's the sun or the tanning bed, there are certain ways of getting an even tan, and also some pros and cons of tanning both, indoors and outdoors. Here, we enlist the best ways to tan both ways.

Best Way to Tan Outdoors
There are certain advantages as well as disadvantages of tanning in the sun. The advantage is that you get a good dose of vitamin D, along with a beautiful tan, but the changes in the sun position, and the harshness of the sunrays also put you at a risk of developing a sunburn. Here are some tanning tips to get you the best of the sunlight.

• First apply a good deal of sunscreen, with minimum SPF 15, that will protect you from the UV radiation from the sun. Though this will increase the amount of time and exposure required to get a good tan, you can at least be protected from a sun burn. Certain tanning lotions are also available that help you achieve a good tan and simultaneously provide protection from the sun.
• Now that you're ready to face the sun, there are other measures that need to be followed. Though you have slapped on the sunscreen and are completely protected, begin your tanning process by basking in the sun for shorter periods such as half an hour, while gradually increasing it over time.
• You must indulge in your tanning process at least twice a week to prepare a base tan, so that it develops into a deep tan over time. As you increase your periods of exposure, you can reduce the strength of the sunscreen you have been applying.
• The time of the year also affects the kind of tan you can get. In the summer months, the sun is obviously going to be harsh, so limit the amount of time you spend tanning. On the other hand, in other months, you are more likely to be able to safely bask in the sun and develop a tan.

Though tanning in the sun is not going to help you tan fast, it is the most traditional way of achieving that bronze skin tone you have always desired.

Best Way to Tan Indoors
You can tan indoors in a tanning bed. Your exposure is timed so that you don't end up burning yourself. In a lay-down tanning bed, the lid of the bed is opened, you are asked to lie down in it, and the lid is then closed. Your body is then exposed to light from all sides to develop an even tan. Though controlled, there are still some tips that need to be followed to develop a tan on a tanning bed.

• When in a tanning bed, start by lying on your back, and turn over midway through the session, so that your body develops an even tan. In your next session, begin by lying on your stomach, and turning over on your back midway.
• Start by developing a base tan. This process will take about six to eight sessions, and will last for about 8-10 minutes each. For best results, go for these sessions every two days. Overexposure even in a tanning bed can lead to a sun burn. As your base tan develops, you can start increasing the time gap between every session to maintain your tan.
• One way of enhancing your tan in a tanning bed is to use a tanning lotion that speeds up the process of tanning by quickly absorbing the UV light in tanning beds. Simply put, you get a good, even tan, in a shorter amount of time with the use of a tanning lotion.

Wear the same clothes every time you go for your tanning session, so that the tan lines that develop are even. Several people prefer going for tanning without any clothes, but if you are uncomfortable with the idea, wear similar clothes to avoid unnecessary tan lines.

The desirable golden bronze skin tone can now be yours, by simply using the aforementioned tips. Go ahead and flaunt your beautifully tanned skin, as you have always wanted to.