Skin Care
Tanning? Worst mistakes to Avoid for a Safe Glow
Let’s be honest — everyone loves that golden glow. A good tan just makes you feel like you’ve had sleep, money, and a holiday. But a lot of people mess it up, and not in small ways.
Here are a few things people keep doing that completely ruin their chances of getting that nice glow — or worse, hurt their skin badly.
Thinking Sunscreen Will Block Your Tan
Sunscreen doesn’t stop you from tanning. It protects your skin while it does its thing. What it does stop is burning, peeling, and long-term damage that sneaks up on you when you’re older.
So don’t skip the SPF. It’s not optional.
Tanning for Hours like It’s a Job
More time doesn’t mean more glow — it means more harm. . 20–30 minutes is plenty. Get some sun, then relax. Your skin doesn’t tan instantly, it develops over time. Don’t force it.
Tanning With Dry or Crusty Skin
Yes, I said crusty. If your skin is dry or flaky, the tan will look weird and patchy — especially if you’re using self-tanners.
Just scrub gently before you tan. Exfoliate. Moisturize. Give your skin a chance to be even. That’s how you get that smooth glow, not the tiger stripes
Using Oil like You’re Cooking Yourself
Tanning oil without SPF is basically butter in a hot pan. It sounds good until your skin starts sizzling. Want a glow? Cool. But protect yourself. There are oils with SPF. Use those.
Tanning Every Single Day
This is not a workout plan. You’re not building muscle. If you tan every day, you’re not letting your skin breathe or repair. That’s when the damage builds up — wrinkles, rough patches, all of that.
Tanning is not a lifestyle. It’s something you do in doses.
Ignoring When Your Skin Says “I’m done.
If it stings, peels, turns red, or feels like sandpaper — stop. You’ve overdone it. That’s not a tan, that’s your skin screaming.
Listen to it. It’s the only skin you’ve got.
Last thing?
A real glow isn’t just color — it’s health. Burned skin is not cute. Neither is looking 45 at 30. Be smart. Take it slow. Glow safely.