Everyone loves the look of bronzed healthy skin. It almost goes without saying that to change your light pink skin to glowing, golden and beautiful you need to get a tan! We have read of the problem that goes with suntans and tanning beds, but the goal of this article is to show you how to get a beautiful tan without complications, not necessarily by soaking up the sun at Black's Beach in California or Salt Pond Beach Park, Kauai in Hawaii.

Known Dangers of Tanning:

You must have read that by being out in the sun at Maui in Hawaii, you are exposed to dangerous UV rays that can promote wrinkled skin and malignant melanoma. The more that you are exposed to sun rays, the greater the risk complications. If you don't want to resemble an 88 year old person when you're 43, read on for must have information to getting a safe tan!

Best Ways to Tan in the Sun:

When you are getting a tan in the sun, there are several info bits that will help you tan securely. When just starting out, give yourself a little bit amount of time in the sun and no more. As previously stated, the more that you are exposed to ultraviolet rays, the greater the risk. You definitely should not stay in the sunlight long enough to get a burn; just long enough to soak up some of those rays! Light complexioned folks usually require a shorter time in the sun before they begin to burn, so remember to set a timer, blondies! Never use products like butter or baby oil to speed up your tanning. These can lead to dangerous sun burns including blisters and even bleeding!

Best Suntan Products:

When you are thinking of suntan products, only get products that are produced for tanning. Look for products that block the UV rays while allowing you to get a tan. Another tip is to use special hydrating lotion before and after a tanning session so your skin will not dry out from the sun. If you're tanning at the beach, take along your sunscreen so that when your allotted tanning time is up, you can spread it on for protection.

Sunless Tanning:

If you desire a great tan without the problems, simply choose a sunless tanning product. A great thing to try is the spray on kind since there is less chance of uneven tanning in some areas like your knees and elbows. Start slowly as well. Rub in an amount barely enough to cover the skin. If you don't tan enough, you can always add more, but it's very difficult to remove it if you turn orange!

Tanning is tremendous and it is great to look at, but if you ignore these secure tanning methods, you will end up looking more like a wrinkled old hag or a red lobster! Good luck with getting your tan and be sure not to harm yourself.