Suntan oil: features, tips for selection and application

Tanned skin is the dream of every girl. It is believed that it looks beautiful, and coupled with a sports body attracts the attention of men.

When summer comes, the ladies put on swimsuits and go to enjoy the sun on the beach. However, many of them forget about such an important point as protective sun oil. Even if you want to get a tan, the use of a protective agent is mandatory.

Despite the name of the product, base oils are not the main component in the composition of this product. They are not enough to qualitatively protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. But, of course, oils or oil mixtures will be part of the product - thanks to them an oil consistency is achieved, but they will be located in the middle or even at the end of the composition list.

The effect of sun protection is achieved through the SPF factor (Sun Protection Factor). The more it is in the composition, the better the protection, therefore, the number from 10 to 50 is written on the label next to these three letters. Additionally, thermal oils, extracts of various plants and fruits can be present in the oils.

Tanning oil should perform several functions at once.

• Nourishing and emollient. Due to the action of fatty acids, vitamins A and E, the oil makes the skin softer, nourishes it with the necessary elements.
• Moisturizing and smoothing. Tanning oil in large quantities is used for photo shoots in a bikini, since the skin after it literally sparkles and looks smoother.
• Protective. Thanks to the oil, sunburns and pigmentation do not appear on the skin, pigmentation, the skin does not redden from long exposure to the sun.Oil leaves an invisible, sometimes glossy film on the skin that prevents the sun's rays from penetrating too deeply.
• Anti-aging effect. The anti-aging function is explained by the fact that the high SPF oil absorbs ultraviolet light, which causes age spots, redness, irritation and wrinkles.
• Used for intense tanning. Oils not only absorb ultraviolet light, preventing it from penetrating too deeply into the skin cells, but also attracts it, providing a golden even tan.

Functional oils are divided depending on the degree of protection from the sun, and the determining factor is the strength of the SPF factor. The smallest SPF is 2 (some natural base oils), the highest is 50 (suitable for people with very fair skin).

You should also consider your phototype, which can be determined by the shade of the skin, hair and eyes.

• Celtic. Owners of this type have pale skin, often freckled, blond hair and eyes. The Celtic phototype of girls is better not to sunbathe at all, since they almost always sunbathe, and in hot sunny weather use products with SPF50.
• European Nordic. Light brown shades of hair, hazel eyes and fair skin. The Nordic type is also not recommended to sunbathe - such girls are charred, although less often than the Celtic ones, but still often. Tanning oils must have an SPF of at least 40.
• Central European, or mixed. Peach skin, as if with a natural tan, brown hair, light brown. Oils representatives of the phototype use the most common - SPF30, because they tan well and rarely burn.

• Mediterranean, or South European. Distinctive features - olive skin, dark shades of curls and eyes. Representatives of this type can hardly get sunburned, the tan lies flat. Just like the Central European, Mediterranean type, SPF30 or even 15-20 is enough, there is not much difference.
• Indonesian or Middle Eastern. Dark skin without freckles, dark hair and eyes. Most often found in the East. Representatives of the type sunbathe well, which is not always necessary with a bronze skin color. An SPF20 or even 10 is enough.
• African. Very dark skin is a type of Negroid race. Despite the fact that ladies with such skin never sunbathe and cannot tan due to their skin color, they also need to protect themselves from exposure to the sun - enough oil with SPF10 or the usual base oil.

In each price category you can find a good tanning oil, the main thing is to choose a texture and composition that is convenient for yourself, as well as not to lose the mark.

• Dry Sublime Sun Oil from L'Oreal Paris with SPF 30 promises an even tan and radiant smooth skin. Available in a 150 ml package and is a dry spray, which includes Mexoryl XL - oil-soluble SPF filters, which are the invention of L'Oreal.
• Anthelios XL Oil with SPF50 by La Roche-Posay - An ideal oil for girls with pale skin. Manufacturers emphasize that the composition also includes natural thermal water, patented by the brand, with a high content of selenium. Selenium is a natural antioxidant, moisturizer, so the skin after applying the product is also well hydrated. It can be used for oily skin or skin with acne without the risk of deterioration, as well as for photoprotection of hair. It smells nice of flowers.

• Garnier Ambre Solaire Oil with SPF15 is quite a budget tool. As an additional ingredient, shea butter (shea butter) is present, softening, restoring, preventing the appearance of irritations.Vitamin E provides improved regeneration and elimination of peeling, not even from burns. The oil is equipped with a spray dispenser. The aroma is oriental.
• The Garnier brand has another Intensive Tanning Oil. It contains vitamin E and coconut oil. It not only protects the skin, but also moisturizes it. Garnier brand products are one of the most popular and affordable in Russia.
• Huile Solaire oil from the French brand Biotherm possesses SPF 30. The manufacturer claims that the product protects against ultraviolet radiation, evens out tanning and nourishes the skin, preventing it from drying out in the sun.

Before using ordinary vegetable oil as a tanning agent, you need to take into account that its SPF does not exceed 10. This will not be enough for blond and peach-skinned girls, but for dark-skinned people it will be just right.

Coconut oil can be used as homemade natural tanning oil. It was popular back in the 60s of the last century, and its popularity does not decline to this day.

SPF of coconut oil is approximately 8-10. It can be used both before and after sunbathing for girls with an African phototype. In addition to its protective properties, the oil promotes even tanning, makes the skin supple, supple and soft, therefore it is quite suitable for daily care, not only in the sunny season.

Coconut oil can be bought at the pharmacy, in the cosmetic store, or ordered online. It is also used for hair, lips, nails, but it should not be used for facial skin - it is too heavy. Also forget about it if you have an individual intolerance to coconut.

The recipe for cooking oil for tanning with your own hands is extremely simple. You need to apply a little nutritious oil in the palm of your hand, rub it and massage it into the skin of the body with massage movements. In the same way, base oil can be used as a burn healing agent. It treats not only sunburns, but also household ones, as it accelerates regeneration and softens the skin.

The main thing you should know before purchasing oil is how to use it and how to choose it. You should choose according to your skin tone and phototype - the lighter the skin, the higher the SPF you need to take. And since, with age, the filters that protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation (UV) are depleted, after 35 years, the SPF should also be increased.

Apply oil 20-30 minutes before sun exposure. The result from applying the product directly on the beach will be almost zero, since the filters do not begin to act immediately. After bathing, applying the oil again is not required - it is created according to the hydrophilic formula, it is not washed off with water, but it should be updated every two hours under the scorching sun.

Do not leave the tube with oil in the open sun and do not let direct sunlight fall on it - hide it in a bag or put it on a closed shelf so that it does not deteriorate.

Since at first glance all tanning oils seem the same, choosing between a bottle for 1200 rubles and 400 can be very difficult. Therefore, you should first read the reviews of real customers who managed to try out products under the scorching sun.

"Sublime Sun" by L'Oreal Paris, despite the brown hue and texture, rather dubious at first glance for oil (in the form of a dry spray), it copes with its functions “with a bang”.The girls also note that it does not wash off after bathing, like milk or cream, and also does not make the body shine “like a grilled chicken”, and is almost non-sticky. It is due to the consistency that it shines slightly, which can be a salvation for lovers of matte skin of the body.

It costs about 700-800 rubles, it is very economical considering the small expense. It does not wash off after 3 hours of bathing, and when applied is evenly distributed. The tan after it is even, it is practically impossible to sunbathe - a woman with a light skin tone used it in Egypt, however, she arrived home without a single burn and with a wonderful even golden tan.

Anthelios XL with SPF50 by La Roche-Posay - one of the most popular oils for blonde beauties. It is included in the TOP oils with a high degree of protection. Of course, it owes partly popularity to its popular brand - La Roche-Posay is famous for high-quality cosmetics that are not harmful to health, but the remaining 70% of success is a merit of quality. Since it is very difficult for white-skinned girls not to burn out in the hot sun, the protective properties of the oil struck them - with it you can keep the skin unscathed even in sunny Thailand. After bathing, the product stays on the skin for no more than 40 minutes, so it needs to be updated, and in general it needs to be applied every 5-6 hours. The price corresponds to quality - 1200 rubles per 200 ml.

Garnier Ambre Solaire It does not differ in high protection, so it is suitable only for girls with an olive tint of skin who do not burn. However, its two main advantages are price and speed of exposure. It is really easy to get an even bronze tan with it - shea butter and vitamin E attract sunlight quite actively. This is a real tan activator. Oil should be applied promptly, as it is absorbed quickly. Cost - 400-500 rubles per 150 ml.

Other oils are brands, - "For intense tanning," is no different from Ambre Solaire - maybe a little composition, with a volume of 50 ml more and the absence of a spray dispenser. Due to the not very convenient dispenser, the bottle quickly becomes sticky and oily to the touch, labels are erased, and very soon the brand logo disappears. However, the claims to the design are the only ones, the oil copes with its intended purpose remarkably.

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