Reliant Immediate Care’s

Top Ten Tanning Tips

Safe Tanning this summer

1. Avoid the Sun when your shadow is shorter than you are

2. Sunscreen of at SPF of at least 30

3. Apply Sunscreen at least 30 minutes before getting in the sun

4. Apply at least 1 oz of Sunscreen

5. Re-apply Sunscreen every 3 hours

6. Apply Sunscreen more frequently if sweating, swimming, or higher altitudes

7. For infants 6 months or less, avoid sunscreen and direct sunlight (shade, loose clothing)

8. Avoid Tanning pills which contain canthaxanthin (liver toxic)

9. Some medications will cause skin problems in UV Sunlight – ask your doctor

10. DO NOT apply petroleum jelly, benzocaine, lidocaine, or butter to the sunburn.