What to see in Valencia, Valencia Blog

Maybe it has happened to you before: You spend several days at sea in a sailboat, for example, breathing only the air sea, gazing at the shore, and every once in while you catch a whiff of something. Not the stench of a nearby chemical plant or motor boats spewing gas. It is something more primal: the smell of human flesh … more or less well-done, often seasoned with sunscreen, baking in piles along the beach.

The end result of abusing the sun is literally “burning” our epidermis. However, having a tan is, in contemporary Western culture, an essential must have during the summer months. If you return from a vacation near the sea and you aren’t sufficiently bronzed or “red lobster”, co-workers and even the bakery clerk will all chorus with astonishment “But what happened, was it raining? Why aren’t you any darker?”

We fully agree with the fact that a little colour can brighten us up, and allows us to go easy on the makeup. It has also been shown that sun exposure helps you feel good because it stimulates serotonin production. Unfortunately, some people take their sun worshiping to extremes, obviously putting their health at risk! Experts have identified an uncontrolled obsession with tanning as a real dependency. This tanning addiction is sometimes called tanorexia. People who suffer from this disorder will find a way to sunbathe at any cost UV. They are never fully satisfied with the results and the colour of their skin. Tanorexia seems to be a growing problem, especially among young people. Like any addiction, this can lead to terrible consequences. Oncologists have launched the alarm over rising cases of skin cancer due to excessive sun exposure.

It may seem absurd, but especially in the Far East and India the opposite trend is happening. The demand for bleaching creams is increasing. There, having a tan is not at all in vogue. It’s up to you to do what you wish with your skin. You can slather on the sunscreen and stay in the shade to maintain your pallor or sunbathe without a care. But if you opt for baking, make sure to take precautions and not go overboard with the sun. One fantastic way to enjoy the summer is to rent apartments in Valencia, where you can discover its beautiful beaches. Bring your sunscreen!