im super white and never tan. whenever im in the sun i only burn. many people tell me that the burn will fade into a tan, but it never does. does anyone out there know what i can do? is there anyone with the same problem as me?
125775
Hi, \n\nMy advice to you is FAKE IT!!\n\nBuy yourself some FAKE TAN, it works!!\n\nThanks!!
555408
if you want a really nice tan you have to be prepared to work at it,\nThe first time you go in the sun not more the ten mins.\nCome in and right away take a cool bath to cool down the skin fast, then wait another twenty mins,\nGo back out, and repeat the process this time staying out twenty  mins\nDo this a few times the first day. then you should be able to stay as long as you want without burning.\nEnjoy your summer
107273
I'm with ya, hon! Orange is wayyyy out! If you can't get a natural tan, stay away from those cheap ones in a bottle! They make you look really dumb! Tanning beds are ok, as long as you don't overdo it. I start my tan, like I said, "I start my tan" in April, in a tanning bed. However, once I have a base tan, the rest is all natural! I don't want to look older than I really am! I want to be healthy, and I don't let myself burn. People who tan so much that their skin looks like leather looks horrible!
520116
I also suffer from SAD and have been successfully utilizing a tanning salon, in the winter months only, with great results.  I realize UVA/UVB rays can be harmful, but I use sunblock and I only go 2 times a week during Dec./Jan./Feb.; by then, spring is back where I live and I can be outdoors again.
421371
I had a really bad burn in 2003, and the scar is still a purplish color.  Burn scars are the worst and take a long time to heal.  Silvadean (sp?) is really good, but it is super expensive.  Another thing for bad scars is just to keep it out of the sun and elements.  During the summer, be sure to put lots of sun screen on it.  This is for a bad burn...I don't know how yours is.
569653
Yes... I have dark skin as well... and it is harder to burn but we can... so sunscreen can help... but since you are already burned try putting some aloe on
601667
Ive had that happen before.  Aloes is good- but ALWAYS make sure you shower right after tanning- b/c that rehydrates your skin and put lotion on right after the shower.  You can tan- but cover those bad boys up.  Especially because you dont want skin cancer.  the boobs are very sensitive to things like that- so be careful. either put a towel over them or hold them or wear your bra or bathing suit top.
330001
it's fro shyness, thats normal for alot of people i know i think your skin color is light so try alittle bit of face tan, and be for confident and open with people ! you'll see the changes
318790
You might not get sunburned, but anyone can get skin cancer. It's not the color that' the issue, it's the damage done by the sun's rays. I vote for sunscreen!
285014
It is mainly to avoid those nasty tanlines, but it feels really good to have the sun shining down on your bare naked body. Whenever I live somewhere with a private yard, I take any chance I can to sunbathe nude. It just feels good!
312669
its something in the genes.\nwhen the skin is bombarded with UV rays it has a reaction in the cells that cause it to create the pigment that makes you tan and prevents burning, this is all as a protection. but with some people the cells aren't as sensitive as they should be, which causes people with fair skin that burn very easily or people who don't seem to tan at all.\nIn the case of albinos, they have no pigments whatsoever and can burn quite easily if exposed to the sun for too long, they do stand a higher chance of getting cancer if they have repeated exposure to the sun. this is why albino's choose to live in a temperate climates, like England, where it's not always sunny every day and some go out only at night in the summer, the invention of the 24 hour supermarket was a blessing for them. Albino's though are quite rare.
98827
Sorry to have to be the first to tell you NOT to get as dark as you can.  After seeing my grandfather after a 17 hour surgery to remove skin cancer from his ear and face (they actually removed and than reattached his ear) and then having my 16 year old son diagnosed and treated for Melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer), I can't say enough times to protect your skin.  Our dermatologist said tans are just a sign of how damaged your skin is.  Save your money and possibly your life - don't use a tanning bed.
669746
The reading I've done suggests that glutathione does not whiten skin, but it is the most prevalent antioxidant in the skin and may help combat the ill effects from the sun from both UVA and UVB rays.  \n\nIf you want to prevent tanning or burning you need to use a good sunblock - protection level of 30 is good.  Actually 30 is the highest level possible chemically.  Any label that suggests higher than 30 is misleading.\n\nI hope this is of some help.
408843
Just put some bronzer on it.  I wouldn't risk the chance of going to a tanning salon because those things can give you skin cancer and when you tan your whole self, your feet will only be a bit tanned and the rest of you will be even more tanned than you were before.
295589
There are certain things about your situation you didn't mention, like what is the natural ethnicity of your skin colour. Its cold hearted to suggest asking Michael Jackson, who has never darkened his skin and remains a mystery how it was lightened in the first place (he claims to have vitiligo which looks much different than what he is suggesting). You are obviously troubled by this. Tanning, if your skin has the ability now, is unsafe as there is risk of skin cancer developing. See a hair dresser about hair colour and see a doctor about your skin condition. I wouldn't take a pill that claims to alter hair colour. Hydroquinone is not available in some countries due to cancer risk factors.
433451
Me 2.  went to Dr. he said sun spots caused from exposure and will come out on the skin anytime in life..Avon makes a skin bleaching hand cream that will fade them somewhat..Use it at night and it takes a few months for it to really work..If you feel that uncomfortable with it you'll take the time to use it or maybe someother product...Good Luck
72999
lotion with bronzer in it will make it seem like your skin is really darker than it is, so when the bronze washes away (approx. 5 days) you'll be like wow, wheres my good tan? Hopefully you put on a tanning sticker so you can see when your tan begins fading back to your skin color :)