Swim Tan...please Help.

Mar 31, 2014

prachi g.

Hi frnds... I am starting swimming soon.. I have a wheatish complexion and am afraid of getting tanned.. please help me wid all the preventive measures that can help me not get tanned.. I am sensitive to.sun does that also mean I have more chances to get tanned while swimming??

Mar 31, 2014

Erica J.

You tan more in the water because of it reflecting the sun. I haven't heard if any way to avoid getting tanned. Burned, yes. Tanned, no

Mar 31, 2014

prachi g.

@Erica - thanx love... is there anything that can help to reduce the effect?

Mar 31, 2014

Amy M.

It is very important to wear Sunscreen all the time, but especially important to wear a high quality Waterproof sure screen when swimming outdoors. You have to apply 20-30 mins before going outdoors and reapply after every hour or whatever is recommended on that specific product. The higher the SPF the more protection you have from the damaging rays of the sun.

Mar 31, 2014

Mae V.

I was in competitive swimming for 3 years and water polo for a year, a year later I still have tan lines 😝 make sure to constantly apply sunscreen, there is now a sunscreen(I can't remember the name) that you can put on while wet. On breaks spray more on! I have heard that there is something called a reverse tan spray that lightens skin. You could try that :)

Apr 1, 2014

prachi g.

Amy m. - thnx dear... can you please recommend.me few gud waterproof sunscreen?

Apr 1, 2014

prachi g.

@Mae - what do you apply for your tan then? can you name me few waterproof sunscreen? what brand hv reverse tan spray?