Will my face ever match my neck and chest? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

aprilnichole · 06-07-2005, 03:06 PM

Help! I like to tan and stay pretty dark during the summer. But no matter what I do I can't get my face to tan very well. I have acne scars so I always wear foundation. I have to wear makeup in the tanning booth because I only seem to have time to tan on my lunch hour or right after work and there would never be enough time to remove my makeup and reapply so I have to tan with it on. I know this is keeping me from getting very tan on my face and meanwhile my body gets darker and darker while my face stays light. I look ridiculous, white face w/ dark neck :-( Does anyone know how to solve this? Surely a lot of you girls must tan and know a solution... do I just have to pile on the bronzer to try and match my body a little better? Or is my only solution to try and find a time to tan without my makeup on?

thanks!

river525 · 06-07-2005, 10:49 PM

I have the same issue!! For me I use a bronzer it is called Suddenly Sun by California Tan - infact the tanning salon I go to sells it. The tanning bed that seems to work the best (for my face) is the UltraBronze tanning beds. If you are not familiar with it; it is wonderful. You stay in it for 30 minutes and it's the one with a "mattress" and you have to flip over to get front and back and only takes 3 sessions to acquire a great tan. It's a little pricey but you tan quick and it seems to last much longer than other beds. I also make sure I don't wear foundation with a SPF in it when I'm going. The bronzer that I like Last but not least, you can take your makup off with baby wipes and then just reapply your makeup after your session?? Well those are my suggestions; good luck.

Cassie4u22 · 06-08-2005, 09:21 AM

Yeah I have this same problem also. I have some mild acne, and because of it I refuse to leave the house without makeup on. So when I tan, I have the ghost face and brown body. I have tried self tanners on my face, but they pretty much fade after a day or two because if you use any scrubs or cleansers that have AHA, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide, it causes the skin cells to shed twice as fast so I have found that self tanning my face isin't even worth it anymore. I use Physician's Formula bronzer on my face and it works well and looks very natural, but I would still like to have that same glowy tan AFTER I wash off my makeup at night!! I really don't know what else to do but buck up and take off my makeup at the tanning salon and then reapply, like what river25 suggested.

staceymp · 06-08-2005, 09:30 AM

your face will not tan w/ make up on...and plus you tan better if you exfoliate 2 hrs before you tan and moisturize right after. plus dont you feel sweaty and gross when you go back to work? your wasting your time tanning if you dont remove your makeup plus sweat and the makeup getting into your skin is not good which will lead to more acne and such. plus did you know that tanning clears up most acne if it is done in moderation?.....i suggest you find a time after work or before to tan and wash your face 2 hrs before you go adn then moisturize right after. trust me its better for your skin and you will feel better too. or if you dont want to be seen w/ out makeup on, wear it to the tanning bed then take it off w/ makeup remover towelette things (ponds works good)

kittywitty · 06-08-2005, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by aprilnichole

Help! I like to tan and stay pretty dark during the summer. But no matter what I do I can't get my face to tan very well. I have acne scars so I always wear foundation. I have to wear makeup in the tanning booth because I only seem to have time to tan on my lunch hour or right after work and there would never be enough time to remove my makeup and reapply so I have to tan with it on. I know this is keeping me from getting very tan on my face and meanwhile my body gets darker and darker while my face stays light. I look ridiculous, white face w/ dark neck :-( Does anyone know how to solve this? Surely a lot of you girls must tan and know a solution... do I just have to pile on the bronzer to try and match my body a little better? Or is my only solution to try and find a time to tan without my makeup on?

thanks!

Here's a tip:

The owner of the tanning salon that I go to said not to use anything, and this includes moisturizer, with mineral oil or petroleum in it. She said they act as a sunscreen and can prevent you from tanning for two weeks. Just a thought. BTW, I use Hoss Sauce tanning lotion. It can also be used as a daily moisturizer. It doesn't contain mineral oil or petroleum.