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Kanga Senior Member  Posts: 109 |
posted 03-16-2003 04:52 PM
  
My skin does not take sun very well at all. I've spent time outside the past two days and there's barely any difference in my skin color. So what do I do now? I'm thinking perhaps using some tanning accelerator or something like that? Any suggestions? Thanks! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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topoftheworld Newbie Posts: 5 |
posted 03-17-2003 01:28 AM
any tanning lotion from and drug store is good. i know this sounds bad, but try to get one with the least amt of spf...banana boat lotion is good, not the oil. if u tan inside, "ammoretto" is also a good brand. after u tan, take a shower and put aloe lotion on. IP: Logged |
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TimesUp Junior Member Posts: 7 |
posted 04-21-2003 01:57 AM
I was speaking to a skin Dermatologist just a few weeks ago about Tanning lotions and such, and he told me that Tanning lotions can be harmful to the skin. You may not notice the damage right away, but it will come through. IP: Logged |
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chick4u Senior Member Posts: 173 |
posted 04-21-2003 02:33 PM
I used to have the same problem with my skin tanning and I began to go to a tanning bed. No matter how long I stayed in the sun I would burn and peel and no tan would appear but 2 months ago I had to start tanning for prom it was my first time and after 2 times my skin started getting darker and I was so happy! Now I go all the time and my skin just keeps on getting darker the sun tan oil I use is "Coppertone Dry oil spf:4 Tanning spray sunscreen" And it wont clog Pores and its Non Greasy, waterproof, and sandproof I got it at wallmart it works the same as the expensive stuff you buy at salons. IP: Logged |
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maude&bandit Senior Member Posts: 174 |
posted 04-21-2003 07:55 PM
I have tried numerous kinds of self tanners and the best one I have found yet is Neutrogena. I actually bought the dark by mistake and it turned out to be the best yet. One application worked great. Will only need to do it 2 times a week too. I used the spray. It does not look phoney at all. IP: Logged |
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julieb Member Posts: 70 |
posted 04-22-2003 02:13 PM
I've had a mole removed because I laid out in the sun and used tanning beds. I'm so glad I quit baking my skin while I was still ahead. This summer will be my 4th summer that I will be "sun-free." I don't avoid going outside, I do wear SPF and protection, though. I don't want to risk getting skin cancer or wrinkles. Anyway, you should really consider trying a sunless tanner. They're not that bad... there are a TON of them out there- my favorite one is called Beach and Body Drench whipped chocolate mousse. They both give me beautiful brown color. Go to www.sunless.com for more information on sunless tanners.... this is THE best site for any kind of sunless tanning question. good luck! IP: Logged |
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allyd Junior Member Posts: 8 |
posted 06-11-2003 12:54 AM
Man where do you all get your information? I'll start with Kanga... The more moisturized your skin is...the better tan you will receive...a tanning accelerator will help this, just be careful when you are out in the sun because you never know how strong it is...so put on some SPF too... Next is for TimesUP... Who is your dermatologist? Get a new one! That is completely FALSE! Most good quality tanning lotions are like an awesome skin care lotion combined with tanning accelerators to help get your tanner faster and to keep your tan last longer! and the next for chick4u... I hope your not using that on the tanning beds...your not supposed to use outside stuff inside..and don't use anything with spf indoors...it will hinder your results! last but not least Julieb... Moles aren't necessarily bad...unless you have a lot of them...sun free isn't healthy in case you didn't know. hope i could help IP: Logged |
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Diva Ree Member Posts: 50 |
posted 07-15-2003 12:21 PM
Kanga, You shouldn't notice anything if you've only tanned two times...unless you overdo it and notice burning. The first few exposures cause the skin to produce melanin, the next ones cause oxidation...which is a tan. I don't know why everyone thinks they have to see something immediately. When done correctly, a tan can be achieved without over exposure, but it will take about a week or two. Chick4u, If you get rid of the SPF in the bed, you won't feel the need to tan all the time. Indoor tanning lotions will help you make the most of each session, so you won't feel the urge to tan all the time. One thing, since you've been using an SPF, cut your exposure a little when you first start tanning without it, and work back up to the maximum time. You'll find you can still be tan by not tanning as often...which is better for you in the long run. Julieb, Most moles AND skin cancers are related to genetics. If you have light hair, light skin, difficulty to tan, etc., there is a higher chance of triggering genetic faults with overexposure, which can develop into skin cancers. If you are tanning moderately, and taking care of your skin, there is no evidence that skin cancer is a higher risk. All the risks involve overexposure. IP: Logged |
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JoshyBoy Junior Member Posts: 17 |
posted 07-16-2003 01:52 AM
To get the tan you want, you should use a 'tingle' lotion. The tingle lotion stimulates oxygen in your skin cells, and brings the blood to the top of your skin so you can get a tan, faster, and sronger. Afterwards you might have to buy a 'calming spray' to relieve the redness and tingle that follows the tan. It will eventually go away after a couple hours, and what is left will be a brown tan. People who use sunscreen inside are not only stupid, but why would you use an SPF in a tanning bed? What a dumbass. Anyway, people with tans look alot better than pasty white people do. You can avoid long term wrinkles if you properly keep the skin soft and clean. It's been proven. Just don't over do the tanning process, or you'll end burned and your skin will peel, which doesn't look hot on anybody at all. You could also use a bronzer with a tingle, that gets a brown glow immediately even before you tan. IP: Logged |
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Diva Ree Member Posts: 50 |
posted 07-16-2003 02:04 PM
Some people are overly sensitive to the tingle...it's a vitamin b derivative related to niacin I believe. The ingredients are benzyl nicotinate and methyl nicotinate. They cause a heating effect like "Ben Gay", but it's more intense when being heated with a tanning bed. The effect gradually goes away. Some people are too sensitive to use them, other people aren't sensitive, and many people grow immune to the effect. Many people can use these on their body, but their face is too sensitive for the "tingle" effect. The products cause redness, but that is also temporary...but it makes people happy when they are seeking instant gratification. It's recommended by many tanning salon owners to avoid using these products outdoors. IP: Logged |
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bunky3444 Junior Member Posts: 16 |
posted 07-16-2003 06:58 PM
Julie B Could you please tell me where you purchased the Beach & Body Drench, I am always on the look out for new Self Tanning products that are good, I use Neutrogena and I like that product. IP: Logged |
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JoshyBoy Junior Member Posts: 17 |
posted 07-19-2003 05:05 AM
I haven't heard of many people that are affected by the tingle and can't withstand it long enough under the tanning lights. Strange..... Anyway, the place I go to recommends you use the tingle lotion outside as well as inside. They say outside it has a much less effect though. The redness disappears after a few hours and the burning turns to itching and then stops after an hour or two. It's all worth it too, and they do make cooling lotions too. IP: Logged |
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~Tona~ Member Posts: 43 |
posted 07-19-2003 07:27 PM
There are many many people that are affected by the tingle lotion. I am a veteran indoor tanner and I use tingle lotion at least twice a week but my salon owner says he has rarely seen another customer come in that can stand the tingle lotion through the entire session. Many people I know as well can not use the tingle and have to get out of the bed within 5 minutes. I personally am not affected at all, it doesn't burn me and I can stand it my entire session. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Diva Ree Member Posts: 50 |
posted 07-19-2003 08:15 PM
Tona, I'm not affected by tingles either. There's a funny thing about doing the research on the ingredients. They are related to niacin (a vitamin b derivative). Many people diagnosed with schizophrenia are not sensitive to the ingredients either. Made your day, didn't I? LOL Oh well, it'll give me another forum to hang out around here someday. IP: Logged |
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~Tona~ Member Posts: 43 |
posted 07-20-2003 02:04 AM
Really!  ------------------ IP: Logged |
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AngelaA Senior Member Posts: 205 |
posted 07-20-2003 04:33 PM
I've never heard of this tingle lotion. Where does one get it? Does it really make one tan faster or better? I don't understand why I don't tan as well in my 30's. I was born in light tan/olive complexion and tanned quickly as child, but since adulthood my ability to tan seems to have diminshed. My "winter" complexion is now fair pale white instead of the olive color I was born with. How or why is my skin so different now? IP: Logged |
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day7501 Member Posts: 25 |
posted 07-22-2003 10:24 PM
I have worked at a tanning salon for over 2 yrs. now and the most popular stuff is anything made by Australian Gold. They make tons of different lotions. There are regular accelerators good if you burn easily or are trying to get a base tan. Then there are lotions with bronzers but that is self tanning and I personally don't recommend that. Lastly there are ones that are what they call "tingling". They are hot and make you tan quicker. They will also turn your skin red as if you are sunburnt and maybe blutchy. That will go away after a 1/2 hour or so depending on how sensitive your skin is. I love the hot stuff, but I have been tanning for 2 years. On the back of the tanning lotions they will say if you can use them for the outdoors. Good luck! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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