Before hitting the beach everyone fantasizes about golden, glistening, gorgeous looking skin. So if someone got it then exhibit it. If do not then work on it. Chances are to get good result and one might feel pretty happy with the efforts. First a few simple steps for getting healthy looking beach-tanned skin is exfoliate, hydrate, glisten and protect the skin from damage. Rough, dry skin is not glamorous. In fact it is just plain unhealthy looking. Simple fixes contain light physical exfoliation and a bit of chemical exfoliation blended with a hydrating factor. Once getting exfoliated and hydrated, now one wants the skin looking sun kissed before put in an appearance at the favorite beach for walking. Everyone knows it is unhealthy to get suntanned the old-fashioned way. The question remains, how to look bronzed and beautiful without the damage in the beach?

Is beach tanning safe?

Beach tanning continues to be the basis of achieving that bronzed look safely. But before going to beach for getting tan one should take precautionary steps. There are many tanning products that contain sunscreens can be use to get the tanning without any side effect. The sunscreen only lasts until the area has gotten wet from water contact or sweat. Few tanners do not provide sun protection on their own. The brown colour has no ability to guard against the sun. Do not forget the sunscreen

Other things to keep in mind:

It seems evident, but make certain a broad spectrum SPF 30 is applied at least 15 minutes before getting out into the sun's harsh rays in the beach. And reapply after getting out of the water, towel off or are sweating from a great game of volleyball, reapply the sunscreen no matter if the label says water-proof or not. It is the main way to protect the skin. Take along and wear the UV protective sunglasses in the beach while walking. Your eyes will get good protection against cataract and melanoma formation. In addition it will make it all the easier to focus and look cool, too. Salt water is extremely harsh to the skin. High alkalinity disrupts the defensive acid mantle and can leave skin dry, sensitive and irritated too. It can also discolour colour-treated hair, especially those with blonde tresses. So wash that salt water right out of the hair.