suntanning

Basking for color

Suntanning is the practice of exposing skin to sunlight to darken its pigmentation.

People suntan deliberately for cosmetic reasons—at beaches, by pools, or in tanning beds that simulate sunlight: She spent the afternoon suntanning on the deck.

The activity carries health risks from ultraviolet radiation, including skin cancer.

activity

lotion

Liquid skin moisturizer

bikini · swimsuit · poolside · deckchair · lounger · umbrella · sand · vitamin D · patio · rooftop

damage

erythema

Cutaneous vascular flushing

inflammation · ultraviolet · SPF · sunscreen · aloe · dermatitis · melanoma · carcinoma · radiation · photosensitivity

vacation

resort

Place for getaways

holiday · getaway · tropics · coastal · oceanfront · seaside · destination · leisure · relaxation · sunhat

skintone

bronze

Copper-tin alloy

olive · caramel · tawny · brown · darkened · melanin · pigmentation · deepened · burnished · warm

Opposites
sun exposure outcome

suntanningsunburning

Skin damage from radiation

burning · blistering · sun damage · peeling · photoaging

skin lightening vs. darkening

suntanninglightening

Making lighter in weight/shade

fading · skin lightening · depigmentation · pale complexion

sun exposure vs. sun avoidance

suntanningsun protection

Shielding from UV rays

staying indoors · covering up · indoor activities

Family

sun, tan, tanned, sunburn, tanning, suntan, sunbathe, sunbathing, tanner

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G