Outdoor Tanning - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

star05 · 06-07-2005, 03:28 PM

If I were to start tanning outside....how long should I lay on each side to get a nice tan?

surrealmeal · 06-07-2005, 06:45 PM

3 hours minimum.

DGO1223 · 06-08-2005, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by surrealmeal

3 hours minimum.

I hope you aren't referring to the first time! That's asking for one nasty, possibly dangerous, blistering sunburn!

star05 · 06-08-2005, 10:37 AM

i mean just the first time only

Cassie4u22 · 06-08-2005, 11:24 AM

Yikes well I would have to say it completely depends on the person! I have a naturally medium light skin tone, and the first time I layed out this summer (for about two hours) I had a horrendous burn on my chest, shoulders, and thighs. I would say test the waters with laying out for about 45 min the first day.. then if you are okay with that, up it to an hour and 15 min the next day, and continue like that until you can stay out for a good while without burning. It's best to take it slow then jump headfirst into it and end up with a nasty burn - then you'll have to stay out of the sun for even longer!