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Sun exposure causes tanning of skin. The ultraviolet rays in sun light can cause damage to skin. It can breakdown collagen the structural support of skin and can also cause skin cancer. On the other hand sun light causes tanning of skin. Hence people who want to get their skin tanned expose themselves to sun light called sun bath.

In order to protect the skin from sun light sun screen lotions can be applied before going in sun. The sunscreen lotions containing SPF 15 or more should be selected. To prevent drying of skin moisturizer can be applied. Moisturizer should be applied prior to the application of sunscreen lotion. After application of sun screen immediately one should not go in sun light. This can cause tanning of skin. Skin care creams containing ingredients like Cynergy TK and hyaluronic acid can be applied on the face. These ingredients can penetrate the skin and stimulate production of collagen and delays wrinkles. Collagen obtained from animal sources is also added to skin care products. But the collagen molecule is large and can not penetrate the skin and hence collagen containing creams and lotions are not useful as wrinkle control creams. Skin care creams containing ingredients like Retin A, Retinoids, vitamin A and Renova can also be used for protection from damage due to sun light. However immediate and direct sun exposure should be avoided after application of these creams, as it may cause tanning of the skin.

Even through sun screen lotions are applied physical barriers should be used to avoid direct sun exposure. Use of umbrella, staying in shades and avoiding sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm is recommended.

For tanning the skin in sun many people expose them in sun generally on beach. By tanning the skin makes the person look thinner. However while going to beach moisturizer and sun screen lotions can be applied to the face. Light make up can also be done to look nice on the beach. While exposing the skin in sun for tanning purpose it is essential to protect the eyes from bright rays of sun. Large sunglasses are useful to protect the eyes from harmful rays of sun.

Protection from sunlight is essential to prevent tanning and skin cancer. Also sunlight is useful for tanning the skin. In such cases face and eyes should be protected from the harmful effects of sun light.