Special Tan

ALL ABOUT TANNING

The history, the negative and positive effects, the precautions, the right products and the advice for a healthy tan, both natural and artificial

The history of tanning
Evolution of the tan phenomenon in the last century: the relationship with tanning has changed profoundly in recent years. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the marked tan of the skin was the prerogative of peasants and laborers ...
The history of tanning
Tan and ultraviolet rays
BROTHER SUN: Solar radiation is largely absorbed by the earth's atmosphere which acts as a real filter. The radiations that manage to go beyond this natural protective barrier are composed of three different types of light ...
Sunlight: effects of sunlight on the skin - Solar radiation - Electromagnetic radiation and solar filters	Tan and ultraviolet rays
Phototype and tan
Experience teaches us that not all people react in the same way to sun exposure. There are those who immediately buy a golden color and those who, despite their efforts, only get burns, burns and skin inflammations ... Skin pigmentation - Melanin
	Phototype and tan
Photodamage
The defense mechanisms described above are intended to protect the skin from photodamage or damage caused by light (from the Greek photos = light). In the event of overexposure these defenses may be insufficient ...
	Photodamage
Tanning and protection
After seeing the possible dangers of sun exposure, the time has come to draw up a list of tips to prevent them and get a tan safely. Sunscreens and tanning - Solar products
	Tanning and protection

Cosmetics and Tanning
Self Tanners SOLAR FILTERS CHEMICAL FILTERS PHYSICAL AND AFTER SUN FILTERS Use of DHA in self-tanning products SPF of solar products Walnut husk
Critical analysis and technical commentary on some commercially available solar products: Avène Sun Face Cream SPF20 Fluid sun faces and body protection 20 Nivea SUN Protect & Bronze FP20 Crème solaire haute protection UVB 30 Milk Protective Solar Spray 10 DermaSol Baby Protective Solar Cream High protection 1-3 years Sun Sensitive - Anti-age Sun Milk SPF 15 Piz Buin Active Fresh Cooling Spray SPF 30 SOL - Waterproof Green Tea with the aroma of citrus fruits SPF 6 Classic Sun milk Basic protection 10 Baby sun - with Pluridefence and Sesame oil high protection SPF 30 Coppertone - Tropical Blend Tanning Cream SPF 6 Moisturizing Super Tanning Milk SPF 15 Shiseido Tanning emulsion Lait bronzant SPF 6
Artificial tan
Who does not want to give up the tan even during the winter months, can resort to artificial lamps. Tanning lamps, like ultraviolet rays, can have negative repercussions on our body ...
	Artificial tan
Skin diseases and tanning
Jaundice: yellow skin Addison's disease: tanned skin Vitiligo: skin with white spots Freckles: dark spots Ephelids: dark speckles sensitive to sunlight Albinism: very white skin, due to the absence of melanin Melasma, chloasma or gravidic mask: dark patches
Food and tan
To obtain an intense and uniform tan it is good practice to take foods rich in water, mineral salts and vitamins. Water is very important to keep the skin hydrated and replenish the large fluid losses caused by sweating ...
	Tanning and food