Tanning?!
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Might I suggest slathering on the sunscreen and spending a little time outside (and I'm not talking long here). I find that even when the sunscreen is thick enough to scrape off my skin by lightly running a finger nail over it, I still seem to have coloured up a little... with lots (and I mean LOTS) of freckles. (Of course it may be due to having got almost no sun for a decade thanks to typical red-head sun paranoia, then the resultant accute vitamin D issue...)0
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In excess, it's bad for you. My dermatologist recommended it (although she said, don't tell anyone I told you! lol) but stressed to keep the time down to 5 minutes a shot, no more than 3 times a week. It's to give me vitamin D to help my psoriasis. The problem with them, is most people use them over 4 times a week for 10-25 minutes a shot...and of course the tanning businesses won't talk you out of that.do not use the tanning bed! dermatologist says its bad for you! this from someone who had her nose cut on from skin cancer! stay away! jergens is nice and not orange. my tan is from that in the bridal pic.
Right, but are you tanning to get a tan? Or are you tanning to just help your skin condition? She's trying to get darker, so her situation applies to the urgent comment not to use tanning beds.0 -
I'm 41 and my skin is in great condition...but my grey hair isn't fooling anyone lol :bigsmile:20 years from now, you are going to be very, very sorry you did this.
Tanning beds aren't really bad for your skin. They're the same rays that the sun naturally gives off. Some tanning benefits are: the "sunlight" rays stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism, if you have psoriasis it helps improve it, decreases adrenaline levels and release endorphins, if you have the winter blues it'll cheer you up, and it helps clear up acne. I tan almost every day, sometimes I'll skip a week here or there.
20 years from now she will look 40 years older. I'm willing to bet she'll be very, very sorry LONG before then.
I don't tan. I have dark hair and dark eyes but a very pale complexion. I embraced my paleness at a very young age and never did the laying out to tan thing like my sisters did when we were teenagers. I'm 42. My sisters are 40. Both of them look like they are pushing 50. I got carded for beer 2 weeks ago.0 -
his is my favorite product
http://www.folica.com/brands/sun
if you are light skin, you we be harmed more by tanning beds then someone who is darker naturally. It is much cheaper to use lotions, i usually do half lotion half tanner to avoid streaking. I have also noticed pale people who tan in beds look very strange, almost a yellow color0 -
I used to go tanning. I would go once a week for 10 mins. It actually did the job and cleared up my acne.0
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What's wrong with being white?
Some black people bleach their skin.
Some white people tan.
People are never happy with their bodies.0 -
This site is a testament to that :laugh:What's wrong with being white?
Some black people bleach their skin.
Some white people tan.
People are never happy with their bodies.0 -
Just to quickly chime in - I am fair as well, and am getting married in 2 months, so can relate to what you're saying.
I use a Dove lotion with natural self tanners - http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Lotion-Subtle-Tanner-Medium/dp/B0013BF6P4/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1327538711&sr=1-2
it is really gradual and natural looking, and gives you just enough glow to feel great! Hope this helps!0 -
Tanning beds aren't really bad for your skin. They're the same rays that the sun naturally gives off. Some tanning benefits are: the "sunlight" rays stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism, if you have psoriasis it helps improve it, decreases adrenaline levels and release endorphins, if you have the winter blues it'll cheer you up, and it helps clear up acne. I tan almost every day, sometimes I'll skip a week here or there.
They're TERRIBLE for your skin...they're a concentrated version of the rays the sun gives off. People only really need to be in the sun for 15 min a day to get the benefits...
Haha and I go in a bed for twenty...0 -
I'd agree...going every day is not a good idea under any circumstance.20 years from now, you are going to be very, very sorry you did this.
Tanning beds aren't really bad for your skin. They're the same rays that the sun naturally gives off. Some tanning benefits are: the "sunlight" rays stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism, if you have psoriasis it helps improve it, decreases adrenaline levels and release endorphins, if you have the winter blues it'll cheer you up, and it helps clear up acne. I tan almost every day, sometimes I'll skip a week here or there.
Cool story, bro
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20 years from now, you are going to be very, very sorry you did this.
Tanning beds aren't really bad for your skin. They're the same rays that the sun naturally gives off. Some tanning benefits are: the "sunlight" rays stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism, if you have psoriasis it helps improve it, decreases adrenaline levels and release endorphins, if you have the winter blues it'll cheer you up, and it helps clear up acne. I tan almost every day, sometimes I'll skip a week here or there.
20 years from now she will look 40 years older. I'm willing to bet she'll be very, very sorry LONG before then.
I don't tan. I have dark hair and dark eyes but a very pale complexion. I embraced my paleness at a very young age and never did the laying out to tan thing like my sisters did when we were teenagers. I'm 42. My sisters are 40. Both of them look like they are pushing 50. I got carded for beer 2 weeks ago.
I look like I'm sixteen and I'm twenty-two. I've been tanning on and off since I was fifteen.. I think I'll be alright. My mom tans and has tanned for years, she's forty-two and looks like she's still in her early thirties. So awesome tidbit, but I'm not buying it.0 -
I personally like my skin pale and cancer free. But maybe you can try a spray tan?0
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I used to always have a tan when I was younger just from being outside all the time, then as I got older me and my friends would lay out all the time and yes I used baby oil. Then as I got older I used tanning beds on a regular basis cause I didn't have the time to lay outside.
Then I stopped using tanning beds and used self tanner. That worked great for a few years till Cliniwue changed their formula and my legs broke out in a rash. Yikes!!
Then we moved to AZ from Buffalo NY and I started using sunscreen!! I now use a product from Avon called Skin So Soft Satin Glow. LOVE IT!! Doesn't have a had odorous, gives me just a touch of colir when I want it, and the best part....NO orangey color or streaks, or stuff left on your hands! Really easy to use!!0 -
You look great in your picture...why not love the skin you were given so you don't spend the rest of your life wanting to be different. Take a look at some of the most beautiful women in the world have very pale skin. I think you look great and would be happier loving yourself as you are. Take it from me, I used to tan both outside and in and now I have sun damage and age spots . You really don't want this damage if you can help it. Love your skin 0
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There isnt sun here
I live in montana and its winter..it sucks! lol 0 -
Try Sally Hansen airbrushed legs.. I use it for special occasions and it washes off.. I feel the same way about veins but tanning is meh... And it kind of creeps me out when people are super tan in the winter.. they're not fooling anyone. 0
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Of course my first post on the boards is about tanning; this would not shock anyone who has ever met me...
That said, I would tan obsessively when I was younger. I'm paying for it now as my derm is constantly biopsying different areas of my skin for melanoma. Now I use self tanner to keep a bit of color year-round, as my skin is naturally very pale. Like many before me have said, any UV exposure can be dangerous so if you do decide to go that route, please be aware of the risks.
However, if you'd like to use a self-tanner, I agree with everything tangal88 has said. Also, I find different companies have different color formulas. What looks most natural on one person can look fake on another, so it might take some trial and error to find your match. I'd recommend any beginner start with a gradual tanner like Jergens® natural glow or L'Oreal Sublime Bronze. Both apply evenly and fade without splotching, and they're around $7-10 a bottle (which should do anywhere from 10-20 applications, in my experience). These are great IMHO because they rarely look fake and don't smell terrible. Don't expect to get too dark, though. I've never had to buy a darker foundation or anything. Careful with the Jergens, as it seems to have quite a bit of shimmer which can look ridiculous if you go out during the day without first washing off the residue.
If you're looking for a deeper tan, I really like Banana Boat Summer Color. This is NOT gradual, and you can expect to get quite a few shades darker overnight. I like it because it's cheap, has a "color guide" (the actual lotion is brown) which shows you where you applied to prevent streaks, looks pretty realistic, and smells pretty good. Conversely, it's much easier to mess this up (than a gradual tanner) which means skin prep is much more important. You must pay attention to any dry spots (knees, elbows) and it's easy to get a line from washing your hands after application. My solution: wash hands frequently during application (to prevent orange palms-dead giveaway) and wash again when you're finished with your body. Then, put some tanner on a makeup sponge and apply in a circular motion to the backs of your hands to blend the line from your wrist. To make it look even more natural, don't apply as heavily on your fingers, and don't apply any at all near your fingertips (or above the top knuckle). Another drawback--this fades unevenly (I try to counteract by applying a gradual tanner while it's fading to keep tone even as possible).
Whew! Sorry for the novel, I just really like tanning. If anything is unclear, I'd be happy to answer questions!0 -
Here is my advice....I have been tanning in a tanning bed for years. Usually April-August. This year I found out I had skin cancer on my back. Luckily it was not cancerous. But they had to take a big chunk out of my back.....From now on I'm only spray tanning or nothing. Makes me sad but the skin cancer scared me and I think I was lucky it wasnt worse. 0
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I am a childs of the 70's. Laid out in the sun all the time, you know baby oil and iodine. Now I have melasma ( brown spots ) so bad that only fractional laser will get rid of them. So keep your perfect " white " skin and you will be soooo happy later you did.0
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I prefer tanning beds honestly. I don't like lotions/sprays. Always seem to streak or a little orange. Plus laying in a bed is warm, relaxing, and awesome when it is cold out
this gal's got it right............0 -
I used the baby lotion too!. Plus a few times on the tanning beds "so I wouldnt burn on vacation". In the past year I've had 2 surgeries on my nose for basal cell carcinoma with plastic surgery needed afterwords including skin and cartilage grafts. Keep your pale skin and stay healthy!0
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I'm surprised how many people are trying to justify the "benefits" of sun-tanning (beds AND outdoors.) The facts are there, people. I'm living proof. It's a free country (USA), so you can do whatever you please. But, if you don't care about how you look in the future and if you're fine with paying the excise taxes for using tanning beds, then so be it.
Pale is beautiful. Dark is beautiful. Everything in between is beautiful.0 -
I have a similar situation, I am VERY pale naturally. But when I do get in the sun I can get a tan through out the summer. I'm thinking of going to the tanning bed before my vacation in March so I don't completely fry.
Just don't let it become something you do very often. I'm gonna start with 5-6 minutes my first day, then wait at least 5-7 days till I go again and increase the time just by a little bit. It's good to get some color in your skin, and yes tanning beds are bad, but so is the sun. Just don't overdo it, just go a few times to get some color!0 -
Oh how i love to go tanning...but when i heard that it increases your risk for cancer by 70% that kinda made me stop! I miss it and still wanna go but it was so nice and warm and relaxing! I always felt better looking with a tan...with a healthy glow! But ill choose pale over cancer any day! Own your beauty...whatever u got make it work because its what god gave u and like it or not your stuck with it lol! :flowerforyou:0
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EMBRACE YOUR NATURAL SKIN TONE!!!!!!
My advice? Don't go out of your way to tan. And actually wear an SPF, most importantly on your face, every day.
I am naturally VERY fair. My profile pic... I had been in the Caribbean for 5 days already when that was taken.
When I was a teenager and in my early 20s, I tanned. Not just to try to get rid of my tan lines from sports, but because I wanted to be one of those girls with an awesome tan. To make matters worse, I grew up in Las Vegas (the desert).
But trust me, its not sustainable and it destroys your skin. Save your skin while you're young!!
I'm going on 30, and for the last several years I've been working on getting rid of the brown spots and uneven complexion that developed because of all of the sun and tanning bed exposure from when I was younger. I've come to EMBRACE my natural complexion, and if I want a little color boost, I'll use body lotion that has a fair-toned gradual self tanner in it for a couple of days.
Fair skin is beautiful! Protect it!
Yes, the sun is good for your skin. And its not just good for your skin, but its also good for your overall health and well-being. But you get all the benefits of the sun if you wear an SPF.0 -
Tanning with UV light whether from sun or from tanning bed regardless of how long or short (seriously, why risk it) = say hello to skin cancer. So don't do it.
I recommend self tanners if you MUST have color. For very special occasions. Go get it airbrushed done by one of the salons. Any tanning salon should have it, it works best when a human actually sprays you down. Sure you're standing infront of someone nude save for your thong, but it makes it very even and you can even get your back.
I personally really like L'oreal Micromist sublime glow (http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Sublime-Moisturizing-MicroFine-Enhancer/dp/B0014ZWHX8), it works well and since its a spray you can reach your back too. Just make sure you exfoliate and keep moisturized.
Also to enhance your beautiful skin as is you can always put on a shimmer cream. Gives the skin a subtle glow that can be a suggestion of sexy.0 -
Tanning beds are only horrible if you use them a lot... there is nothing wrong with going a few times for a few minutes. UV rays are not all bad for our bodies. They help to improve our energy and mood :P I am naturally tan and I still like going a few times during the winter just to feel that warmth and get some "sun"... it helps improve my mood some.0
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Just want to throw this out there; the only tan I find attractive is one gained under the sun. Anything else seems rather forced, and as long as your skin is clear and clean the tone is of very minor importance.0
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