How to Tan when It's Cloudy

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Tan before 10:00 a.m.. Choose a spot with the least amount of cloud coverage.. Apply an outdoor tanning lotion or oil if you're using one.

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Steps

1

Tan before 10:00 a.m.

Step 1

Tan before 10:00 a.m.

2

Choose a spot with the least amount of cloud coverage.

Step 2

Choose a spot with the least amount of cloud coverage.

3

Apply an outdoor tanning lotion or oil if you're using one.

Step 3

Apply an outdoor tanning lotion or oil if you're using one.

4

Stretch out on a towel or lounge chair.

Step 4

Stretch out on a towel or lounge chair.

5

Rotate your body so you tan evenly.

Step 5

Rotate your body so you tan evenly.

6

Tan for 5-10 minutes on each side so you tan evenly.

Step 6

Tan for 5-10 minutes on each side so you tan evenly.

7

Build up your color by tanning every day for short periods of time.

Step 7

Build up your color by tanning every day for short periods of time.

8

Rinse off in the shower to remove lotion, sweat, and grime.

Step 8

Rinse off in the shower to remove lotion, sweat, and grime.

9

Apply moisturizer to your skin after tanning to prevent dry skin.

Step 9

Apply moisturizer to your skin after tanning to prevent dry skin.

10

Drink 10 to 12 cups (2.4 to 2.8 L) of water daily to stay hydrated.

Step 10

Drink 10 to 12 cups (2.4 to 2.8 L) of water daily to stay hydrated.

11

Extend your tan by taking cool showers and moisturizing.

Step 11

Extend your tan by taking cool showers and moisturizing.

12

Care for a mild sunburn with a cool towel and aloe vera.

Step 12

Care for a mild sunburn with a cool towel and aloe vera.

13

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays.

Step 13

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays.

14

Apply a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen when you aren't tanning.

Step 14

Apply a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen when you aren't tanning.

15

Wear a hat and clothing to help protect your skin.

Step 15

Wear a hat and clothing to help protect your skin.

16

Take breaks in the shade when spending the day outdoors even if it's cloudy.

Step 16

Take breaks in the shade when spending the day outdoors even if it's cloudy.

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