Tanning??

No, tanning wrinkles skin and causes skin cancer, so I do not do it.

I only tan in the sun when I am exercising outside or at the pool/beach.

I like men with brown skin tone but I don't think it is cute when lighter guys tan on purpose.

Tanning is evidence of skin damage even if you don't burn. That's why I wear SPF-infinity if I'm going to be outside longer than 15 minutes. But everyone here is an adult and can weigh their own risks vs benefits. I'm thinking I might try one of those lotions that is supposed to subtly and gradually build up a little color, but I will never try to get a 'real' tan. I'm super-white with blue eyes, moles, and freckles, it's not worth the increased risk.

I used to tan in my early 20's, but I know the risks and now that I'm a Mom I want to be around to watch my kids grow up. Its just too risky for me.

I dont care if other people do it, it's there life, not mine. My hubby works outside so he gets a pretty good tan, otherwise I dont care if he's ghostly white or tanned.

Tanning is evidence of skin damage even if you don't burn. That's why I wear SPF-infinity if I'm going to be outside longer than 15 minutes. But everyone here is an adult and can weigh their own risks vs benefits. I'm thinking I might try one of those lotions that is supposed to subtly and gradually build up a little color, but I will never try to get a 'real' tan. I'm super-white with blue eyes, moles, and freckles, it's not worth the increased risk.

Ditto, I use Jergens. after a few days of using it every morning, I'll alternate to every other day. Fake tans will never look natural, no matter the source. But, as I only turn new shades of red in the sun, it helps to use the lotions.

I do, but not to the point of looking super tan. I'm incredibly pale and I actually find I burn crazy easily (I once got a sunburn from taking a 20 minute walk) and having a bit of a base color seems to help me not burn when going about my daily life. I still lather up if I know I'm going to be outside for an extended period of time.
I also do it for mental health. Depression runs in my family and sun exposure seems to help us stave off depressed feelings (I believe it's the Vitamin-D production). Having 2-3 tanning sessions (for a whopping 6 minutes) a week, especially around TOM, *really* helps me feel less depressed.

Nooooooooooo!!!!! Bad, bad, bad, do the research people!!!

As a licensed esthetician, I am strongly opposed to tanning beds! Even if you take the skin cancer factor away, tanning will really age your skin and can cause hyperpigmentation (dark spots/freckles). You can't reverse the effect of damaging your collagen and elastin, once it's gone it's gone - and tanning even a little contributes to the damage. Products can temporarily help, but nothing is permanent.

I love being tan as much as the next girl, but if you're gonna tan, spray tan is the way to go. Please don't use the beds! Love your skin and treat it well!

All I heard was that sound when adults talked in Peanuts... lol

Y.O.L.O - You only live once. Enjoy it.

LOL! I love your response!!! Waaah-waaah-waah-waah... And yes, I am aware of the dangers... Like a little "blue light therapy" and relaxation in Winter/Spring as well as some color & LOVE the outdoors & sun in Summer!

Oh, and I like tan complexioned men too!

i went to a tanning salon for the first time in my life on saturday to try tanning and im a light skinned african american ... its addictive )

it is extremely addictive. I fell asleep in it all of the time!

i'm a runner. no need to go tanning.
i'm also irish, scottish, polish, russian, german, etc. i got really bad sunburn (like, 3/4" diameter blisters on my shoulders) a few summers ago from being at myrtle beach for maybe 45 minutes without sunscreen.