or after 4:00 p.m. to avoid a sunburn. The sun is the most powerful from mid-morning to late afternoon. While this might sound like the perfect time to tan, it’s too risky because your skin may burn. Instead, sun yourself in the early morning or late afternoon for the perfect tan. For instance, plan to go out at 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. About 90% of the sun’s rays penetrate the clouds, so you should have no problem tanning. However, you’ll get more rays if you pick a spot with minimal cloud coverage. Look for the brightest area you can find. Additionally, stay away from shadows cast by trees, buildings, and fences. Check the sky to see if any sunlight is penetrating the clouds. Additionally, look for shadows on the ground. If you see a shadow, move to another spot. Tanning lotions help promote a bronzed look and may help you tan faster. It’ll also keep your skin moisturized. Look for a lotion that’s labeled for use on your skin tone. Then, massage the tanning lotion into your skin before you tan.  Lotion and oil work the same. However, you might prefer an oil if your skin tends to be dry because it's more moisturizing. Read and follow the directions on the label so you know you’re using your product correctly. Some tanning lotions have a low SPF, such as an SPF 8, that can help protect your skin as it tans. These are a great option because they’ll help you get the darker look you want with less skin damage. Using an indoor tanning lotion outdoors may increase your risk of skin cancer because these lotions are designed to enhance UV rays. Keep in mind that there are more UV rays outdoors than in a tanning bed even on a cloudy day. Additionally, don't use baby oil because it can tan your skin too quickly and cause damage. You can start on your stomach or your back, depending on your preference. Elongate your body so that you’re less likely to have uneven patches. Additionally, spread out your arms and legs so they get maximum sun exposure. If you’re bent at an angle or your arms are flat against your body, you’ll have areas of skin that remain pale. Shift your arms and legs to ensure that each side is getting sun. Additionally, turn onto your sides and back to sun those areas, as well. Make sure your front and back each get the same amount of sun. For instance, tan your front first, then turn onto your left side. Next, tan your back, followed by turning onto your right side. How long you can lay out will depend on how dark your skin naturally is. Set a timer so that you don’t tan for too long. Then, turn as soon as the timer dings.  If you have pale or light skin, stick to 5 minutes per side for a total of 20 minutes tanning. For medium or dark skin, 10 minutes per side should be okay. This means you'll tan for a total of 40 minutes. If you wear sunscreen, you can increase how long you’re outside. With an SPF 15 sunscreen, you can tan for about an hour total. This applies to most skin tones, aside from very pale skin that burns easily. It's best to slowly build up your tan so that your skin is even and doesn't burn. While you're working on your tan, it's safe to go out every day as long as you don't stay out longer than about 20-30 minutes for light skin or 30-60 minutes for medium or dark skin. After you reach your desired shade, you can maintain your glow by tanning 2-3 times per week. Keep your tanning sessions the same length as when you were building your tan.
عرّض نفسك للشمس قبل العاشرة صباحًا أو بعد الرابعة عصرًا لتتجنب حروق الشمس. اختر بقعة مناسبة غير مُغطاة بالغيوم. استعملي زيت السُمرة المخصص للشمس أو غيره من الزيوت التي تُفضليها. استلقِ على منشفة كبيرة أو كرسي الشاطئ المخصص (الشيزلونج). غيرّي وضعية جسدك لاكتساب السُمرة بشكل متساوي. عرّض كل جانب من جسمك للشمس لنفس المدة الزمنية التي تتراوح ما بين ٥ إلى ١٠ دقائق لتحصل على السُمرة بالتساوي. اجعل لون البشرة أفضل وأكثر عُمقًا باكتساب السُمرة يوميًا لفترات زمنية قصيرة.