3 Natural Ways to Get a Killer Tan

Are you tired of being burnt to a crisp when you're in the sun?

I've tried every tanning technique so you don't have to.

Here are 3 natural ways to get a killer tan guaranteed (even if you have pasty, tan-resistant skin): pic.twitter.com/la844PbujV

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

1. Early morning sun maxxing

Getting sunlight early in the day primes your body for the more intense UV exposure later in the day.

Red and near-infrared light (the same as in red light therapy) makes your skin more resilient to these damaging late-day wavelengths.

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— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

Use a red light panel.

But the best red light therapy device?

The early morning and late evening sun.

You get all the benefits of red LED panels, but on a more complete spectrum.

So, get up early and "warm up".

Get as much light on your body and in your eyes as possible.

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

2. Tan your eyes

Speaking of eyes, you need to make sure your eyes are getting unfiltered sunlight.

Your eyes don't just "see" images - they detect the brightness of ambient light.

This influences hormone production and circadian rhythm.

Think of it like this:

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

Wearing sunglasses when it's sunny is like wearing gloves while rock climbing.

It may feel more comfortable at first, but you won't develop the calluses you need to be a great climber.

Give your eyes the light they need.

Ditch the shades when tanning.

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

3. Use the shade

I'm the biggest advocate for natural tanning you will ever meet.

But you shouldn't wake up one day and start roasting yourself for hours in equatorial midday sun.

You wouldn't go from couch potato to marathon runner in a month. Tanning is no different.

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

Don't get me wrong, it's best to spend as much time in the sun as possible.

But get in the shade or into some clothes when it gets too intense.

The sun is the most powerful energy source we'll ever encounter.

Don't underestimate it.

Another tactic:

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023

Get as tan as possible late morning and mid-afternoon when UV is much lower.

Build up your tolerance in the "easy" hours, then hit the midday sun when you're ready.

But leave sunscreen on the shelf at the store.

Hats, linen clothes, and shade are all you need.

— Tan Man (@reallytanman) March 27, 2023