The sun is out and all I want to do is bask in it… but is it wise and should I get a tan? The tanning dilemma is an ongoing one. Whether pale and interesting or golden goddess, here is some food for thought…
This is how it all began: when Coco Chanel returned from a vacation in the 1920s with a dark, deep tan, the fashion industry was taken by storm. It was the start of a new era and the birth of the golden tan where sun-kissed skin became synonymous with being sexy and looking healthy. It wasn’t until the 1970s, however, that evidence of sun damage and skin cancer began to emerge and sunscreens became readily available to the public.
But why do we tan, you may ask yourself? So here is the ‘science bit’: our skin tans because it’s trying to block the harmful UV rays and prevent its cells from damage. The ozone layer is responsible for filtering UVB rays (the ultraviolet rays that can cause sunburn and skin cancer), but as it becomes more depleted and our exposure to such rays increases, our skin’s own mechanism is no longer enough to protect us, so it’s vital that we find other means of protection! How, you might ask. Well, you could wear a hat – very on-trend this season – use a daily moisturizer with incorporated UV protection and - in the sunnier months - apply sunscreen daily. We love Estée Lauder’s SPF 15 Day Wear Plus Multi Protection Tinted Moisturiser and Elemis’ Liquid Layer SPF30, the ultimate weapon in the fight against UV rays, pollution and free radical damage.
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