By: Daniel a Massenz
2003-01-07 12:43
Moderate sunshine gets you a tan. Even 20 minutes a day using sun protection of SPF15, will give you a light tan over a month. And the best thing is that you're getting your daily dose of vitamin D and happiness tonic with none of the downers of overexposure.
Use enough sunscreen. Don't skimp on protection. A shot glass full of cream should give total body coverage to the average person. And remember to reapply after extended swimming and sweating.
Great for the beach:
• Dermalogica Solar Defense Wipes SPF 15. These come individually packed, so no lugging bottles, and it's easy to get great coverage by simply wiping them all over.
• Keep a cool head and body. When you're hot and bothered, spritz on some body mist for instant coolness and a refreshing burst of fragrance. Try the delicious-smelling ones from The Body Shop - but be sure to apply an unscented sunblock with a high SPF before you use it.
• A DIY cool-off alternative is this delicious facial mist. Make some camomile or green tea ice cubes and pop them into a spray bottle. Keep in your cooler bag for instant freshness.
• Pimples can go darker in the sun. Cover them up with concealer even when wearing sunscreen.
• Get yourself a spray-on tan. Imagine walking in to a salon pasty white and 20 minutes later, you walk out a golden goddess. Yes, it's possible with Caribbean Tan.
Burn basics
In the unlikely event that you do get fried in the sun (after all, you know better), here are some post-burn tactics that will help.
• Chilled Bulgarian yoghurt is great for soothing tender, burnt skin. Apply it liberally to hot spots and rinse off after five minutes. The new generation after-sun products also have soothing and moisturising ingredients as well as other ingredients that fight free radical damage that continues after sun exposure.
• Burnt scalps can be very painful. Rinse your hair with a soothing cup of green tea after shampooing. It also boosts your hair's shine.
• Looking a bit lobsterish? Apply some green correcting foundation to tame the flush. Apply your normal foundation over it once dry.
• Camouflage burned, puffy eyelids by sweeping a neutral shadow onto them.
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