Suntan lotion!

[kezia_88]

I dont understand it. They say you should protect yourself fromt he sun but how can you get a tan like that covering yourself up? Also why do they have different spf? So can you get a tan wearing suntan lotion, also how does this protect your skin?

thanks 

[acw]

I can't answer the last bit but here goes for the rest...

Of COUSE you get a tan whilst wearing sun tan lotion! :-D  What you shouldn't get is burnt.. which reduces the risk of skin cancer.  You should always wear a factor 20 or higher, a minimum of 30 for your first 3-5 days in the sun (I think).  Redheaded people, or those with very pale skin may even need a factor 50.  The different spf are just different strengths, but none is total protection.  Therefore some sun will get through and you will get brown. 

http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/sunprotectionorg/focus-sunprotection.aspx

That website may offer more information - it certainly looks very good at a glance.

The basic answer is that if you wear sun tan lotion and remember to top it up, you'll avoid looking like a lobster and you won't get wrinkles so quickly when you get older! :-)

3:55pm

[floss85]

You really should use suncream!!

Ive just come back off hol and used factor 15 the whole week and I came back with a pretty good tan!!

I dont see why people are so fussed with tans though - it it just damaging the skin!