It seems since time out of mind, fair skinned people have sought to bronze their bods and, until most recently, lying in the sun “getting a tan” was a favorite summertime relaxation. Additionally, vacationers from pre-teens through adults sought to have that bronze-like glow about them when returning home greeting family and friends.
Being tan, “getting some sun,” translated, supposedly, into looking fit. A tanned person also exuded the image of an active, outdoorsy and healthy fit individual.
I have read positive and negatives about tanning clearing up the skin. Personally getting a tan has always helped clear up my skin, but my cousin on the other hand admits that he breaks out more after a day at the beach. So what is the real story?
Does it have to do with the tanning lotions you use? I think that this is part of it. Some lotions can be very oily and of course oil clogs pores and clogged pores creates acne. Some will say that the bronze tan you get is just like paint on a wall and is covering up your acne. For me I feel like my skin gets dried out a bit and really keeps the zits at bay.
I think with anything it is all about moderation. We have all seen the people who are so dark it is scary. You just know that cannot end well. When using a tanning bed or laying out in the sun it is very important to use the right tanning lotion and to apply it the correct way. Do you put it on an hour before you go out? Do you put it on right at the beach? These are questions that can be found in this cool Tanning Lotion Article It’s a quick read and has some great pointers on how to protect yourself and get a great tan.
So in conclusion is it a myth or fact? Well I would say for me, it’s a fact. Others say they break out, so I feel its really up to your skin type. Give tanning a try and see how it works. Remember everything in moderation. Exposure to too much sun will bite you in the long run!
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