Tanning lotion or Tanning bed???

Tanning... in my opinion, is just really bad for you. I had a cousin who died at 27 of skin cancer so I'm totally anti-tan. I love to be outside and slather myself in sunscreen because I'm really pale too! If I do think I need that "glow" I like the Jergen's self tanning lotions, I get the light one. If you use it daily (even twice a day) you can build up a nice glow and best of all you're all moisturized!!!

My mom used to work at a tanning salon when I was younger and it totally ruined her skin.. she really regrets that!!!! I'm 38 and have been told I look really young because my skin is so nice! I'd rather be young and pale than all yucky and wrinkly!!!!

I don't go in the sun to specifically tan. If I'm out there, it's not for long, and if it is, I throw on the SPF.

There's tons of other methods you can use. Lots of streak-free bronzers that are really high quality. I bought a bronzing argan moisturizer that I love (gives a nice bronze glow to my skin) and you can always touch up with some bronzing powder. Or, you can take that money you spend on the tanning beds and put it towards a spray tan once a week. They have become better and I don't think they are too outrageously expensive. Besides, you only have this one cover of skin, so I think it's better to take care of it.

No to sunbeds, it's dangerous and very ageing . I always used to used Dove moisturising self tan but last year I decided to splash out on the St Tropez one and it was worth every penny.

take it from an older woman....Do Not Get in Tanning Beds. My fiance is battling skin cancer now. He has had 3 melanomas removed and we go tomorrow to have another taken off his ear. When ever we get the financing straight he is looking at a year of chemo therapy, I would avoid them at all cost, I don't tan but any tan i get is just from being outside. Please use the self tanners or like another person said get the spray on type. Best of luck.

I go tanning once a week (for 12 minutes), and just use a self-tanner in between if necessary A lot of bed-tanning lotions have bronzer in them, so they'll tan you! I'm a big fan of protan and australian gold products.

I say if you REALLY want a tan then go a couple of times to the tanning bed to get a base tan. Since you mentioned you will be at the beach, your tan should remain nice and glowing. THere is no reason to continuoulsy tan all summer if you are going to be in the sun anyway. And if you will be in and out of the ocean, I say use a little sunscreen, you will still stay tan. Also its not a bad idea to get a good base tan before hitting the beach to avoid a bad burn, especially after being indoors all winter. (ps I am not a supportor of tanning beds, but if you must use one use sparingly.) Take care.

I too am extremely pale! To make matters worse, I usually just burn in the summer instead of tanning! Tanning beds should not even be an option...we all know they are terrible for your skin.

I have tried many sunless tanning products, and they all smell horrible, leave streaks, rub off on clothing or in water, etc.

About 2 years ago, I found the most amazing product. It's called "Ocean Potion Everglow."

Product description: with Gentle Skin Darkener
Maintain Summer Color 365 Days
Ocean Potion® Ever Glow™ Daily Moisturizing Lotion is designed to maintain already developed color or create a subtle summer color for light and medium skin tones. Rich natural emollients improve the texture of the skin while enhancing shade retention. Also includes anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, and E to advance skin health. Now ever glowing, healthy skin is yours to keep 365 days a year. Try it...you'll love it!

You can put it on every day, and it doesn't matter if you slap it on quickly or rub it in thoroughly because it is GRADUAL - meaning no streaks! You will notice a difference after about a week or so, and if you continue use it WON'T turn you orange...it just continues to give you an even, sun-kissed glow! You can do it every other day or play around with it once you get to the color you want. PLUS, if you do get any color from the sun this year, it has so many vitamins in it that it will help you maintain your natural tan for longer! And this stuff actually has a nice smell to it (compared to other sunless tanning products)!!! It's awesome and I highly recommend it. You can buy it online and it can usually be found at places like Walmart during summer months. It comes in a large pump bottle for dirt cheap ($4 or $5) - it will last you a long time!

If you don't believe me read the reviews!

http://www.amazon.com/Ocean-Potion-Suncare-Everglow-Moisturizer/dp/B002T5OBO0

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Hsn has a great product called "Tan Towel" I use it, it does not streak, no funny color, smells great and not messy. I also would never ever tan on purpose, the aging acceleration is just not worth it. I wear a 30 on my face all year and a 100 when out playing or walking. I also wear a 100 sph on my bod when in a swim suit.

I am almost 50 and live in So Florida. I tanned when younger and let me tell you if you have dmg to your chest now, it will become permenent if you dont stop.

I was about 32 when I fried it for the last time and now it is just plain ugly. My face looks good because I always put 15 sunscreen on...........enuf to get a tan but not burn my face.

I agree with the others that said go get a professional spray tan. It looks good and stays for 3 wks or so.

A little advice from someone who works in skincare.... If you have wrinkles at 23, you need to see a dermatologist for an evaluation as soon as possible. Make sure you are using a good moisturizer to slow that process down too. Moist skin wrinkles slower

Maybe next winter when you are totally out of the sun you can try some glycolic acid products to slow down the aging on your chest. (Glycolic acid treatments are amazing) A good dermatologist will have those products in the office and an aesthetician to give you treatments. (I'm not talking about glycolic acids products that you can by at the drug store or from Avon. I'm talking about the stuff that only a licensed aesthetician can use to treat you. 15-30% ) Just something to think about if you want to stop whats happening before it gets worse. Just make sure you say farewell to the tanning bed for good and make good friends with SPF 15 on a daily basis. Once the aging process starts, the ONLY thing you can do is slow it down. The sun is truely responsible for 90% of the aging we see in ourselves, so the less sun you get, the younger you will look.

Good luck to you