Tan is referred to as yellowish brown or bronze color.   The word “tan” has been derived from “tannum”, or a trodden oak bark. The oak ark is used for tanning leather, and this process often produces a veil with a “tan” tint. The word tan was recorded as color for the first time in English in the year 1590.

The process of revealing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiations, to give your skin a dark color, by means of artificial sources (tanning bed) or during sun bath, is known as sun tanning. Sun tanning is also known as bronzing. Ultraviolet rays are harmful for skin as well as for health; excessive exposure of skin to UV rays could cause burn and skin cancer. Melanin is a brown- color pigment which is created by skin, to prevent it from the harmful effect of ultraviolet rays in sunlight.

If you want to look orange by getting tan during sun bath, then follow these instructions.

Instructions:

• If you want to get tan, there is no need to go on beach; you can get it in your backyard itself. Collect your tanning lotions, spray, oil, and a chair and towel.

• Check out the direction of sun and place your chair or towel accordingly.

• Before going for sun bath, apply sunscreen lotions i.e. SPF 30. If you don’t apply sunscreen lotion while tanning, the harmful rays of UV and UVB will affect your skin badly or you will get sun burn.

• If you are not using sunscreen, you will get fake, red- orange colored tan, which is very uneven and does not look good. Apply sunscreen on your body and allow it to get soaked for at least 30 to 35 minutes before going into the sun.

• To get proper tan you can take your sunbath for at least 1 to 2 hours. Two hours is more than enough to get good tan. For smooth tan lines, wear your swimsuit, due to this you will have smooth, and buttery tan.

• Wear swimsuit according to color complexion, which brings out your tan. Wear dark purples, blues, white and black color to accent your tan.

• Don’t forget to moisturize your skin, once you have tanned completely. Moisturizer is good for skin; it will keep your skin healthy and will protect it from becoming crumbling from the sun.

Tips:

• Choose your own method to get tan, which is safe according to you and will give you a proper tan look.

• If your skin is sensitive then you should start with short time. Spend 10 to 15 minutes in sun; if it is not affecting you then you can increase your time.

• If you get red spots or itching, take break for few days from tanning.

• Be careful while revealing your skin to the sun.

• Use lots of lotion to protect your skin from peeling. Apply lots of aloe if you get red spot or itching skin.

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