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Get a Tan This Summer

What is SunTan?

Ultra Violet rays from the sun force the skin to produce more melanin if it remains exposed to the sun for long. This is nature’s way of creating a protective shield for the body from the harmful UV-rays. Melanin is responsible for the pigmenting of the skin. We call the resulting visible darkening a “tan”.

Although a tan is attractive, it actually damages the skin. Hence sunbathing for long is not a very good idea. A safer option is a cosmetic tan.

Getting a Tan Artificially

There are two ways you can do this:

Using Tanning Bed: Although not very highly recommended, using a certified professional tanning bed service can get you the much wanted bronzed look. At a tanning bed, the skin is exposed to high-intensity UV radiation and this has the risk of speeding up your skin’s aging. It can also lead to damaged DNA and put you at risk of developing melanoma. Hence it is very important that you research the place you want to get your tanning done at. Educate yourself about the procedure. Prepare yourself to get the best tan by following necessary tanning bed tips.

Using Tanning Lotions: A relatively less harmful approach is using lotions that create the tanning look on your skin. Since exposure to direct UV-rays is not required, the risks to your skin and health are considerably lower. Depending on the type of lotion you use, the working of the lotion on your skin will be slightly different.

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How to Choose Maternity Swimwear

You do not have to give up on any fun activity that you would enjoy just because you are pregnant. You need to consult your doctor and ensure that you are fit for a certain kind of activity and just get back on doing them. One activity that most women think about while being pregnant is swimming. You do not have to think twice about it anymore.

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Swimming is a high physical activity when you are pregnant. If you are into water aerobics, then just get the swimsuits for pregnancy out and get on with it. Water aerobics is considered a low-impact activity, which is right for you when you are pregnant. It is safe for the baby too. The aerobics or swimming can easily be a weightless workout that can help you with your backaches and help you enjoy a good night’s sleep. If you are not sure what you should wear to the pool with the physical changes, here are some tips that can help.

Things to Remember

Like the deodorant for pregnant women is not any different except for the preference, similarly, the swimsuits will not be very different either. Yes, there is a whole range of swimsuits for pregnant women, but they are pretty similar to normal swimwear. They are available in various styles, patterns, and colors to make you wear comfortable. You can, however, consider the following points to choose cloth easy:

• Choose a size bigger than the size you are right now
• Make sure there is a strap at the back or around the neck, which will allow you to adjust the size as you grow.
• Choose the fabric which is stretchable like Lycra, Spandex, or Nylon so that when you grow, it can stretch and is comfortable to wear.
• The swimsuits for pregnancy can be picked, keeping future use in mind. Thus the two-piece suits with shorts/tights as bottoms can be picked, which are quite useful for the future as well.
• Two-piece swimsuits are comfortable and look chic on everyone. They are also suitable to change or use the washroom as and when required.

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