2006-08-19 15:53:12 · 4 answers · asked by wanna fanna out 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Yes. You get a tan from letting your skin absorb the suns rays. The higher the SPF, the less it will absorb, so the less tan you get.
2006-08-19 15:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by wes.hopper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sunscreen vs. Sunblock
While most people lump sunscreen and sunblock together, they are actually very different products intended for different uses.
* Sunscreen is a cream or lotion that is SPF rated. It reacts with the skin to create an invisible barrier against the sun. The strength of the barrier is determined by the SPF number. The lower the number the less protection. Most sunscreens should be applied 20 minutes before you go outside so that it has time to work. Using a sunscreen WILL NOT prevent you from tanning but it will lower your risk of getting burned.
* Sunblock doesn't have a SPF because it protects the body from all UV rays. Usually, sunblock is a thick cream that should contain zinc oxide (this is the white gunk that you sometimes see people put on their noses - it's funny looking, but it's strong). Okay here's where it gets tricky. Some sunscreens with SPF numbers of 15 or higher are erroneously refereed to as sunblocks. If you want a sunblock, don't buy a package with a SPF listed because a true sunblock won't need it."
Also, I believe the higher the SPF, the more protection.. therefore, less of a tan.
2006-08-19 16:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - all the high SPF does is cut down on the intensity of the sun hitting your skin. It just makes it take longer to tan or burn but it will happen eventually if you stay in the sun.
2006-08-19 15:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO..actually it doesnt keep you from tanning or burning. What is does is give you that many more times longer in the sun before skin damage occurs. So, if your skin starts to become damaged after 10 minutes, spf 10 would mean you could stay in the sun for 100 minutes before your skin starts to get damaged(10x10). SPF 30 would mean you could stay out 300 minutes(10x30) before your skin starts to get damaged..etc. So after awhile your skin will get damaged even with sunscreen on...unless you reapply.
2006-08-19 16:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by Am 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋