Sunlight
is energy
which is transferred by means of electro-magnetic
rays or waves with different wave lengths.
We can differentiate between
ultra-violet rays (UV light), visible light, and warm infra-red radiation
(IR light). The UV light is subdivided up into UV-A, UV-B and UV-C rays. The
dangerous UV-C rays are filtered out by the atmosphere and do not reach the
surface of the earth. The composition and strength of UV-A and UV-B
rays varies and depends on the time of day and year, air pollution, degree
of latitude North or South, and the intensity of reflection (water, snow etc)
for example.
The skin
is the largest regulatory
and protective organ of
our body.
Through the skin we not only make physical contact but also sensual
contact to our environment. Whilst in former centuries paleness was considered
distinguished, a natural tan is a sign of athleticism, attractiveness and
health today. The exterior appearance - the natural outfit - is an expression
of personal lifestyle for more and more people.
An attractively tanned
skin improves the personality. Irrespective of whether at work or in your
free time - you are received better.
Basically
a
tan is nothing other than the body’s inherent protection against
sunlight.
The UV-B rays encourage the cells of the epidermis ( the elanocytes) to
produce
more white melanin pigments, which, on their way to the upper dermal layer,
are
tanned by the UV-A rays and the oxygen contained in the blood ( indirect
pigmentation
). If a preliminary pigmentation has taken place already, the skin will be
tanned
immediately by UV-A rays (direct pigmentation)
The
pleasant effects
of
UV rays on the body and soul have been substantiated by medicine. The natural
formation of vitamin D3 takes place only in the sun or on a sunbed - or put
more precisely - under the influence of UV-B rays.
Vitamin D3 is an important
hormone for the protection of bone, protecting against osteoporosis. Due to
the formation of vitamin D3 calcium is deposited in the bones. Still further
positive properties are attributed to this “sun hormone”
it
stimulates the immune system increases the body’s own physical powers
alleviates depressions has a positive affect on the heart and circulation
Even skin diseases are treated with UV light with great success, such as acne,
psoriasis and neurodermatitis.
Depending
on the type of skin
people
react differently to sunlight. You should know your type of skin for correct
enjoyment of the sun and sunbeds. World-wide, six types of skin are differentiated
- the first four types of skin occur most frequently in Europe |
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Skin
type 1
( approx. 2% of all Central Europeans): remarkably light skin,
reddish hair, blue eyes, very strong tendency to develop a sunburn. |
Skin
type 2
( approx. 12% of all Central Europeans): light skin, blond to medium-brown hair,
blue to grey or green eyes, strong tendency to develop sunburn. |
Skin
type 3
( approx. 78% of all Central Europeans): normal skin, dark-blond to
brown hair, grey to brown eyes, moderate tendency to develop a sunburn. |
Skin
type 4
( approx. 8% of all Central Europeans): light-brown to olive coloured skin,
dark hair and eyes, slight tendency to develop a sunburn. |
Do
not overdo things,
tan sensibly. This is the most important
rule of all, which means that you should sunbathe no more than once a day.
The
rule of thumb is a maximum of ten times within a fortnight to three weeks. One
to two times a week are sufficient to conserve the tan reached. In addition, the
following tips should be observed.
Tanning
in Spring
•
Prevents spring fatigue.
• Builds a skin-inherent light protection
•
Prepares the skin for summer
Tanning
in Summer
• prevents spring fatigue.
•
builds a skin-inherent light protection
• prepares the skin for summer
•
produces a nice tan without the heat of summer
Tanning
in Autumn
• prolongs summer
•
renders healthy and relaxed looks
• makes you fit for winter
Tanning in Winter
• provides rays of hope for a better
mood
• improves health
• renders a dynamic, active appearance
By
carefully planned preliminary tanning , sun allergies and the so-called Mallorca
acne can be avoided.
Keep to the tanning time recommended for your type
of skin. The International agreed Standard (Euronorm) recommends no more than
50 sessions per year.
Remove all cosmetics from the skin before tanning, and
take off all jewellery.
Do not use any suntan products on a sunbed, except
those produced especially for sunbeds.
If
you are taking any medicine, please ask your doctor before tanning if it causes
any photosensitivity.
Keep your eyes closed during tanning, and always wear
protective goggles.
Treat the skin before and after tanning so that a nice
tan is conserved longer. For the care of the skin, sunbed cosmetics are especially
suitable as they have adapted to the special requirements of the tanned skin |
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