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Getting that perfect bronze tan is not that difficult, you just have to follow the tips below on how to get a great tan. And always remember, it is important to practice safe tanning at all times.

1. Don’t Burn

This tip is pertaining to tanning safety. The number 1 rule of safe tanning is to not burn. Don’t overdue it whether you are using a booth or sitting outside in the sun. If you don’t yet have a base tan, spend [5-10] minutes tanning and then work your way up from there. The important thing is to not burn.

Tanning is a result of the body producing melanin in order to protect itself from the sun’s rays. This is a natural adaptive effect built into the skin. However, if you burn, that is an indication that the skin has gotten too much sun.

2. Prepare skin

Before tanning, prepare your skin to ensure optimal melanin creation and retention. Dead skin cells on your body can prevent optimal melanin formation and retention, so scrub it off in the shower with a gentle abrasive. Exfoliate. After the shower, make sure [to] use a moisturizer to retain your skin’s moisture. Consistently moist skin will tan better and retain the tan for a longer amount of time.

3. Use Tanning Lotion

Tanning lotion speeds up the tanning process and gets you a base tan quicker without spending too much time under the UV rays. Different tanning lotions feature different types of tan shades, so you can get the tan you want.

4. Moisturize

You will want to moisturize after tanning as well. Remember, consistently moist skin will help to retain your tan for longer. Maintain a daily regimen of moisturizing so that your tan will last.

5. Let the tan do its work

After tanning, try not to shower and engage in a water activity for at least 3 hours. You have to let your skin continue to tan.

If you follow these 5 simple tips, you [are] on your way to achieving that perfect, long lasting tan.

There is quite a buzz going on in the scientific and medical communities concerning the benefits of Vitamin D. Researchers are finding that Vitamin D can help prevent many diseases and ailments and that there is an epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency going on right now in the US, possibly leading to increased risk of disease and illness.

More and more studies done by scientific, nutritional, and medical organizations across the globe are indicating the high importance of Vitamin D. These organizations cite positive facts and negative facts to support their findings.

Positive Facts

Various studies have shown that the presence of sufficient levels of Vitamin D can lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, bone deficiencies, and certain cancers.

Vitamin D serves as an activator of autoimmune T-cells that neutralize foreign antibodies in the bloodstream. Basically, having sufficient Vitamin D levels will boost your immune system and make you more resilient to the flu and colds.

Vitamin D can also help with weight loss and mood regulation, among other things.

Negative Facts

Studies have found that there is an epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency in the US, accounting for a higher frequency of certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases in the general population.

Immune systems are believed to be affected by this deficiency as well, so that more people are more prone to colds.

Possible causes of the nation’s Vitamin D deficiency could be due to more time spent indoors, since a large portion of our Vitamin D comes from sunshine. Also, sun-scare sentiment which leads to practives such as wearing long sleeves, putting on sunscreen, and altogether staying out of the sun can be seen to be responsible for our lack of Vitamin D.

I have the facts, so how do I get my Vitamin D?

The best way to get Vitamin D is through sunshine. Specialists recommend getting 10-15 minutes a day of unblocked sunshine. This is more than enough to exceed the new proposed 1000 IUs a day of Vitamin D. You can also get Vitamin D from a tanning bed.

Vitamin D can be found in certain foods such as fish and milk.

During periods of time when we can’t get enough sunshine, or during the wintertime, it might also be prudent to take Vitamin D supplements

So now you know the facts. Vitamin D is quickly becoming an important factor in daily nutrition. Don’t let the medical/dermatological interests scare you into staying out of the sun. Get some sun every day but be sure not to overdo it. Your body will thank you with good health.