Sunspots around eyes from tanning bed - Skin Problems Message Board

clearwater · 05-02-2003, 12:30 PM

I just started using a bronzing bed at the tanning salon. I immediately developed tons of freckles on my face and seem to be getting a good collection of them going up around my eyes. I'm looking like a racoon.

It seems the pigmentation there is coming out much stronger than other parts of my face. This is only after one use for 7 minutes in the bed. The sun will do this to me as well so I know to expect it. However, I want to continue tanning all summer and I can't imagine what I'm going to look like after 3-4 more sessions.

Does anyone know of anything that can be put on the face prior to getting in the bed that will not let these develop anymore in those areas once exposed to the bulbs. I'm desperate here!!!

scudboy · 05-02-2003, 06:32 PM

i never understand america's obsession with the sun. its harmful to your skin. People in Asia avoid it like the plague and that is part of their success in looking young and wrinkle free at the age of 50.

I hate daylight savings. I hate it when i have the sun shining in my face at 7pm. i don't get why people are willing to make themselves look darker for a few weeks in trade of freckles which can be for a lifetime.

my advise is to stay away from the sun if you can. don't let it hinder ur social life and activities though, but just don't go purposelly out to sun bathe.

allyd · 06-10-2003, 10:41 PM

Do you know that there ARE BENEFITS to tanning...it's not all bad?!!! It's NOT GOOD to AVOID the sun all the time either!!

kellie2 · 06-11-2003, 12:23 AM

There are absolutely NO benefits to tanning...unless you happen to think leathery skin, wrinkles, skin cancer, sun spots, uneven pigmentation, and a very rough skin texture are attractive and 'beneficial'. Not to mention having a tan is so 'out' that you actually are in the minority to walk around with one, as I can count on one hand how many 'tanned' people I will see in the course of a summer. That's because most people know better now.

allyd · 06-11-2003, 05:53 PM

Where do you get your info from...You have no clue!

And for a tan being out...where do you live? Watch tv for 5 min and count how many pale people you see! It's in more than ever!
You really should read up on it...it's quite interesting!

[This message has been edited by allyd (edited 06-11-2003).]