Reasons To Consider The Option Of A Suntan Spray

By Haywood Hunter


Many people like to be tan. It is a cultural beauty standard that healthy, fit people sport a nice tan. However, this is actually a very dangerous idea, because tanning can lead to skin cancer, as well as other issues such as premature wrinkles. Using a commercial suntan spray can help you avoid these problems, while still being golden brown.



Everyone has heard about the risk of skin cancer related to too much sun exposure. This is because UV light, which is in a spectrum which humans cannot see without help, is a mutagen. This means that it can damage the cells in your skin, and cause abnormal growth. Abnormally-growing cells are the definition of cancer.

Because UV light does not penetrate through the skin, it does not generally cause cancers other than those of the skin. Many skin cancer patients are relatively lucky and only develop small cancerous lesions which do not spread and are easily removed. However, one of the types of skin cancer, melanoma, is one of the deadliest cancers that exists.

Besides the potential dangers to your health, excess sun exposure can also cause more benign unwanted side effects. Two of these include premature wrinkles, and age spots. Both are associated with getting too much sun, although they may not show up until years later.

Keeping yourself out of the sun is one of the easier things that you can do to keep healthy. A simple moisturizer with sunscreen incorporated in it can be a valuable tool. Women can purchase makeup with an SPF of 15 or more, as well. These are quite adequate for daily wear, although using a sunscreen with a higher SPF when you anticipate spending more time in the sun is a good idea. Protective clothing is also beneficial.

One mistake that some people make is assuming that because they rarely sunburn, they are safe from the other ill effects of the sun. In reality, sunburn is a topical condition that is painful in the short-term, but does no lasting damage. Permanent consequences occur in the skin cells that are not necessarily burned.

Using a suntan spray is a great way to look good and still keep yourself healthy. Modern sprays no longer leave orange stripes or turn people bizarre colors, and can be used by almost anyone. Shades exist for a variety of realistic-looking colors, including those that gradually get darker like a tan would. Safeguard your health - use a tanner.




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