” If I protect myself, I won't get tanned. “,” I have dark skin so I don't need sunscreen. “,” UV rays prepare my skin for tanning. »…a lot of preconceptions that can harm your health and increase your risk of skin cancer. As the first day of vacation approaches, here are three things that are important to combat in order to get a tan safely.
according to Recent study made by Beauty Business Federation (Febia), nearly four out of ten French people (39%))) They think they can skip the sunscreen step, believing they don't really need it. This is an idea shared by most men (46%) and young people aged 25 to 34. The French even seem to take reckless risks in certain situations: 16% say they never protect themselves near the sea or the swimming pool, and 30% in the park or at the beach. terraceterrace. A worrying note that illustrates the need to better inform the public, but also to combat some preconceptions.
“Don't tan with sunscreen”
In the collective imagination, sun protection necessarily means the complete absence of tan. Fake! Vivia answers, explaining that the skin tans. Even when applying sun protection of more than 50 “. Same story on the side. League Against CancerWhich explains why melanin production continues even afterto requestto request Sun protection. Depending on the sun filters used, the role of sun protection is to absorb and/or reflect the rays. UVUV which reaches the surface of the skin and does not slow down the production of melanin. The skin's defensive reaction leads to increased tanning. DermatologyDermatology », determines the league.
“Once you tan, you no longer need sunscreen.”
On vacation, as throughout the year, sun protection should be your best beauty ally, even if your skin is already tanned. According to the association Solar SafetyTanning can actually reduce your risk of sunburn, but it certainly doesn't prevent premature aging.” Even well tanned, we respect the instructions: no sunsun Between 12 and 4 pm, without hat, glasses, shirt and cream “She explains. Vivia goes further, emphasizing the importance of not changing your SPF (sun protection factor) After tanning: “VYour photo (colorcolor The skin does not change even if it becomes dark. “. This obviously applies to olive and dark skin, which requires protection from the sun.
“UV cabin prepares skin for sun”
” The health risks associated with exposure to artificial UV radiation emitted from tanning beds have been proven for many years. “I alerted you”Handles In 2018. Beyond these risks, there are many preconceptions about artificial tanning, including that it helps prepare the skin for the sun. As such, the Cancer League warns that, ” You can't tan better with skin preparation in a UV cabin. “A very important recommendation considering that some people expose themselves without protection due to artificial tanning. The Sun Security Association explained: “ The tan that can appear under the influence of these lamps is only a weak protection, because they emit only UVA rays, which cause little or no thickening of the skin. “
