ChatterBank0 min ago
Suntan lotion!
I dont understand it. They say you should protect yourself fromt he sun but how can you get a tan like that covering yourself up? Also why do they have different spf? So can you get a tan wearing suntan lotion, also how does this protect your skin?
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Of COUSE you get a tan whilst wearing sun tan lotion! :-D What you shouldn't get is burnt.. which reduces the risk of skin cancer. You should always wear a factor 20 or higher, a minimum of 30 for your first 3-5 days in the sun (I think). Redheaded people, or those with very pale skin may even need a factor 50. The different spf are just different strengths, but none is total protection. Therefore some sun will get through and you will get brown.
http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/sunprotectionorg/focus-sunprotection.aspx
That website may offer more information - it certainly looks very good at a glance.
The basic answer is that if you wear sun tan lotion and remember to top it up, you'll avoid looking like a lobster and you won't get wrinkles so quickly when you get older! :-)
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