How to Prepare Your Skin for a Beach Vacation?
Smooth those rough areas on your elbows with an alpha-hydroxy lotion and a thick cream containing wax or paraffin.
Get some dihydroxyacetone ("tan in a bottle") preparation from the
pharmacy. A few days before you leave, apply it according to the
directions; twice a day for two to three days is usually enough. Be
careful of the elbows, knees and ankles so they don't get extra dark
and streak, and moisturize heavily before applying. You will be as
brown as you want when you hit the beach, but you should still wear
sunscreen.
Do not go to a tanning booth -- you
will get industrial-strength sun exposure that will eventually show up
on your skin. While this makes great business for a dermatologist in
your future, it is not in your best interest.
Comments
 by Diane from Wirral on May 6, 2008
I am going to Turkey in June and want to prepare my skin in the safest way as i have fair/light skin, freckles and can burn quite easy. I like the sound of the Decleor tan accelerator?? would it be worth me using this with my skin type and could you recommend a product for severe heat rashes???
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Decleor Tan Accelerator
If you still have your heart set on getting a tan this summer after all you've read and heard, here's something that speeds up the process to get you there in half the time, which means less harmful exposure. Decleor Tan Accelerator works to initiate and accelerate the tanning process. Made with natural ingredients, this lightweight lotion reinforces your cells' efenses against the sun's rays, activates melanin production and provides provitamin A to promote a faster tan. Begin using Tan Accelerator three to five days before sun exposure. |
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Korres Suntan Oil SPF 4
Korres, a line of skincare from Greece based on time-honored homeopathic remedies, makes a suntan oil with a difference. The oil contains cinnamic acid and walnut oil, which provide natural sun protection; corn and chamomile oils to shield the skin from sun-related irritations; and exotic vegetable oils to keep the skin soft and supple. |
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Murad Daily Defense Waterproof Sunblock SPF 30
Before you hit the beach or head for the pool, make sure you have a tube of this tucked in your bag. Murad Daily Defense Waterproof Sunblock SPF 30 is made to keep up with active bodies. This powerful sunscreen is made with pomegranate extract, a powerful antioxidant and natural SPF booster, which encourages collagen formation and increases moisture. |
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Kiss My Face After Sun Aloe Soother
Even the most careful sunbathers can sometimes burn. Kiss My Face created After Sun Aloe Soother to tend skin that's been too long in the sun. Based on a thousand-year-old Native American remedy, this cooling gel is made with aloe vera, jewelweed and yucca to provide extraordinary moisture and anti-inflammatory properties that ease the pain of burns and rashes. |
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Neutrogena Sensitive Sunblock SPF 45
Neutrogena Sunblock means serious business. This lightweight, nongreasy and oil-free formula provides total protection across the UV spectrum. An ideal choice for athletes, Neutrogena Sunblock won't towel off, sweat off or run into your eyes. Enriched with vitamins A and E, this is your skin's best defense against the damaging effects of the environment. |
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Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 35
If the thought of going through the summer without a little color makes you cringe, try Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream to help you tan wisely. Not only does this cream offer protection against UVA and UVB, it also helps accelerate the tanning process so you can achieve that killer tan without spending quite so much time in the sun. Aloe, sesame and soya proteins are designed to keep skin moist and lessen the appearance of fine lines. |
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Lancome Soleil High Protection Sun Stick SPF30
Although our eyes and lips are the most delicate areas of our face, they are often forgotten when it comes to using sunscreen. Lanc?me High Protection Sun Stick is ideal for spot protecting these fragile areas from the sun. Made with titanium dioxide and vitamin E, this convenient and emollient stick ensures safe sun protection anywhere, anytime. |
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Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15
If you have sensitive skin, finding a sunscreen that won't upset it may be a bit of a challenge. Cetaphil, a favorite of dermatologists due to its hypoallergenic clean formulation, has added Parsol 1789 to its classic moisturizer. Parsol 1789 is a broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides lightweight, nongreasy protection. |
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