Our first suntanning tip is that you should use a sun block with at least 15 SPF while sun tanning. This will help the skin absorb the rays, while saving your skin from the unhealthy UV rays, thus decreasing the damage. Many people think that applying SPF 60 is most beneficial as it is 4 times the strength of SPF 15. This, however, is not true as SPF 60 will not protect your skin 4 times more than SPF 15, but instead protect your skin for 4 times longer than SPF 15. For more information about SPF ratings, please visit http://www.coolibar.com/spf-ratings.html.

Another sun tanning tip is to gradually build up the time spent basking in the sun. It is advised that you should not start with a complete day of sitting under the sun. Start out with a limited amount of time and increase it gradually, with every passing day. At any time, if you feel a burning sensation, move away from the sun or at least cover up.

No Sun tanning tip is as important as this one. It is recommended that you avoid tanning during the hottest part of the day, at around 3 p.m. this will not help you improve your tan though it might burn you. This can lead to skin damage. So, it is advised to stay in shade during this part of the day and wear clothes that cover up and protect your skin with sunscreen or protective clothing.

A sun tanning tip that will stand you in good stead is, do not spend long hours in the water as the sun is continuously tanning you when you are in the water. Staying for long hours in the water may burn your skin. Additionally, sun rays are reflected by water and reach your skin with higher intensity, doubling your chances of burning your skin.

These sun tanning tips are very general but at the same time very important as well. So, it is advised that you follow them and to get an exotic suntan without harming your skin.