Tips For Using Sunblock Tan To Protect And Tan At The Same Time
Sun worshipers enjoy not only the warmth of the sun but also coming out with a glow or sun tan. There are a number of sun block, sunscreen and sunblock tan products and it can be confusing when it comes to knowing which products to choose. There is also uncertainty about which SFP is right in the sunblock tan or other product, which one enhances tanning and which one may block it. Even within one type of product such sunblock tan products there are several options.[youtube:QtnWmqRaEKw?version=3;[link:Sunless Tanning Lotion Review];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtnWmqRaEKw?version=3&feature=related]
A good grasp of sunblock products and other safe sunning products will enable one to choose correctly. One key issue is SPF which is the Sun Protection Factor. It can be 2, 50 or even higher. It represents a comparison of how long it will take before the skin reacts to being exposed to the sun without being protected with a sunblock tan, block or sunscreen for example by turning red or peeling.
For example, say it would take twenty minutes for one to get skin to burn without applying a sunblock tan or other form of sun protection. In this case, applying a sunblock tan or alternative protective product of SPF 15 means that one can then remain in the sun 15 times longer, or up to 5 hours, without worrying about burning. The greater the SPF of the sunblock tan or other product, the longer the protection it offers, but only up to a certain point, about two to five percent more.

This means that a sunblock tan or alternative product with an SPF of 30 rather than 15 gives only a little more protection. Take note that it is the period of protection that goes up a little but it not the strength. SPF is universally used to measure UVB protection but no standards have been set for UVA.
Another commonly misunderstood point is the difference between sunscreen, sun block and sunblock tan. Sunscreen chemically absorbs UV rays while sun block physically deflects them. Sunscreen products block UVB effectively, but provide less UVA protection although improved formulas are being made to enhance protection. Sun blocks are also being improved to offer substantial protection against both UVA and UVB.
Sunblock tan gets the skin tanned while protecting it. A sunblock tan is in effect a combination of tanning agents and sunblock. They come as creams, sprays and lotions. There is a choice of shades from light, in between and dark as made by different manufacturers. It is healthier to use a sunblock tan to get a tan instead of spending so much time in the sun.
A sunblock tan may also be applied before getting onto a tanning bed or booth. Some are meant for indoor use. They have a greater SPF for those with sensitive skin. An indoor one also guards against sunburn and keeps skin well moisturized. An indoor sunblock tan should not be combined with an outdoor one.
As you seek to get that golden glow, pay special attention to areas that are more susceptible to burning. These are the cheeks and nose and stronger SPF or sunblock tan with higher SPF should be used on these areas. Used correctly, sunblock tan is a safe way to quickly get that glow and safely so.