In today's busy life, most of us cannot avoid going out in the sun. Be it going to office, dropping children to school or morning walk. Direct contact of skin with sunlight is a common thing. This is the reason for tanning. Although tanning is a common thing. But there are some myths related to tanning which people believe to be true. Let us tell you the truth of those myths in this article.

Usually people associate tanning with just darkening of the skin. However, this is not true. When the pigment called melanin in the upper layer of the skin, i.e. epidermis, comes in contact with sunlight, its quantity increases and the skin starts getting dark. People are concerned about tanning, but there is also a lot of confusion in the information and understanding related to it. Some people think that tanning occurs only in summers, while some people think that people whose skin is dark cannot get tanned.

These are some myths related to tanning, which people believe without knowing. If you are also one of them, then this article is for you. In this article, we will tell you about those common myths related to tanning, which people often believe without investigation and end up harming themselves.

1. Myth: Tanning happens only in summers

Truth: Tanning doesn't just happen in summers, but whenever your skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, tanning can happen. Even if it's a cold winter afternoon. UV rays can reach the skin even when it's cloudy.

2. Myth: People with dark skin don’t tan

Truth: This is completely wrong. UV rays affect everyone, irrespective of their skin colour. Yes, the effects of tanning are slower or less visible on dark skin tones, but that doesn't mean that the skin is not damaged.

3. Myth: Applying sunscreen provides 100% protection

Truth: Sunscreen does provide UV protection, but it cannot completely prevent tanning. Selecting the right SPF, re-applying, keeping the skin type in mind are all important. You cannot be carefree by applying sunscreen just once.

4. Myth: Lemon and gram flour removes tanning instantly

Truth: Home remedies like lemon and gram flour can make the skin feel clean and fresh for a short time, but they do not reach the root of tanning. Excessive use of these can also cause skin irritation or dryness.

5. Myth: Once tanning is removed, it will never happen again

Truth: Even after tanning is removed, if you do not take precautions in the sun, you can get tanned again. Therefore, it is important that you protect your skin every time before leaving the house, no matter what the weather is.