The summer is near at hand. It's time to go on vacation to the South. Just imagine¦ you're bathing basking in the sun¦ Ah!But sun beams have the other side of the coin. To avoid negative sun effects you should know how to protect your skin. Then nothing could darken your holiday! What should you know about skin protection? Ultraviolet rays include UVA and UVB. UVA is ultraviolet radiation of long wavelengths. UVB is ultraviolet radiation of short wavelengths. - All ultraviolet rays are insecure. - UVB radiation leads to skin burning. - UVA radiation causes skin ageing, wrinkling, pigmentation, age spots. - Rays of both UVA and UVB types has an effect on DNA cells damage and may cause skin cancer. All this is the reason why the cosmetics industry produces skin care products with SPF. Sun protection factor (SPF) indicates the efficiency of skin protection. The higher SPF is, the higher skin protection will be. SPF categories: LOW: 6, 10 MEDIUM: 15, 20, 25 HIGH: 30, 50 VERY HIGH: 50+ Note: Child skin is pale, thin and sensitive, tends to burn easily that's why it requires a special care such as SPF 30 or 50. Attention!!! SPF categories mentioned above are the only valid and available according to the EU recommendations. 6 Tips for Healthy Tanning 1. Choose sun protection products according to your skin phototype and climatic zone. Always apply sun skincare products before tanning. 2. Sun products are necessary to apply 15-20 minutes before taking a sun bath to provide proper preparation and protection. Regularly apply a sun product especially after bathing, wiping the skin on a towel or sweating. 3. Such sensitive areas as eyes skin, nose, ears, neck, decollete, arms, knees and legs bake in the sun more intensively that's why they require the secondary protection. A broad-rimmed hat, sun glasses, a T-shirt and shorts are your best friends on the beach. 4. Tanning does not protect from ultraviolet rays, so do not stop using sun products with UV-filter even if you're already tanned. 5. Escape being in the sun between 11.00 p.m. and 15.00 a.m. when sun beams are especially powerful. 6. Remember that water, snow and sand increase the probability of burning as they reflect back the sunrays. Moreover, 90% of ultraviolet radiation can pass through the clouds. Even in shadow there are 50% of ultraviolet. Tips for Use Provide a sufficient application of a sun product on your skin. 1 use for adults=6 tsp.=36 g=1.3 oz. Note: The less the quantity of a product is, the less protection effect will be. For example, if the quantity of an applying product is two times less, the protection will be reduced to 2/3! SPF 10 ' SPF 3,3! Good luck with your holidays!