What kind of tanning lotion do i need to use if i have fair skin?
110202
"Tanning lotion" is probably the wrong thing.  If your skin is that fair, "sunblock" is more likely what you want.  Like the others said, SPF 30 or better, applied before you go out, and reapplied often.\n\nIf you're thinking tanning booth and you don't usually tan, don't waste your money.  You'll get sunburned and increase your risk of skin cancer.
504235
The higher the number, the more protected you are.  But lower numbers let you get a better tan.\nAs for me- I always go with an SPF 50.  Stay protected against skin cancer!!!!!
268764
How long really depends on your skin color.  Ask the staff at the tanning salon for thier opinion.  For example, I am very fair skinned, so I don't go for more than 10 mins (but I don't go very often).  The beds only go for a maximum of 20 mins, because even if you are very dark, it is not safe to go in longer than that.\n\nIt is best to go only once every other day or less!  It's really not safe to go at all, but if you're gonna go, go every other day or less.\n\nThe people at the tanning salon I used to go to said if you are fair-skinned, start out at 7 mins.  Then, every other time you come back (if you're going regularly), add 1 or 2 mins.  Use your judgement on that one, if you got burned the last time, don't add more, you'll get burned again.\n\nSo in other words, if you started on the 1st of the month, you'd go \nApril 1- 7 mins\nApril 3- 7 mins.\nApril 5- 8 or 9 mins\nApril 7- 8 or 9 mins\nApril 9- 10 mins\n\nUnless you get burned-- then don't go until it is fully healed!
759597
No- not really.  Especially not for naturally fair people.  The American Cancer Society research I've seen generally contributes most cancers of the skin to exposure to UV at younger ages.  A self tanner is generally the best way to go.  Lancome and Neutrogena make great ones.
1091201
you need to wear pants & long sleeves all summer and big hats in the sun. Only come out at night if need be Stay outta the sun for at least a year. Your fair skin should slowly come back
586474
They have the best stuff at tanning salons. I used to work at one and they had this gel or cream if you used it after a slight burn it felt really good and the redness went away pretty much over night (properly moisturizing after a burn prevents peeling). GO to a relaible tanning salon that sells alot of lotions and they can help you out I dont remember the name of the gel. If you have a severe burn you may need medical attention.
918736
You should _ALWAYS_ wear sunscrean specially when you want to tan, it wont prevent you from tanning if you use a low factor... lets say... betwen 20~40 you will get a nice/heatly tan...
385360
don't use tanning lotion the first time..and only go in for like 10 min. then if you can stay in that long with out burning..you can use lotion. also only go like every other day..ppl who go everyday are asking for cancer. and you should try the hemp-ology lotion it works really well...gives you a nice realistic looking tan :)
189848
Depends on what kind of sunless tanning you're doing. If you decide to go the mystic tan route you will look a little orange the first time you go, but its a layered effect you need to go more than once for it to look real. Now if you are buying something at the store to put on your self, your best bet for something that looks real is the L'Oreal sunless tanner. That is the best thing to use. It doesn't look streaky or orange.\n\nBut if you're still worried about looking like an Umpa Loompa then just go natural. Embrace your own beauty. Red hair with fair skin are beautiful, look at Nicole Kidmon. Natural is always the best.\nGood luck!
681551
A good skincare routine, a well balanced diet and plenty of fluids can help to keep out skin healthy and glowing. \nThe three main skin types are dry, normal and oily. You may also have combination skin, where it is dry in some areas and oily in others (usually the chin, nose and forehead). Once you have worked out your skin type, you can make a more informed decision with regards to which is the best moisturising lotion for you.\nDry Skin: benefits most from quite heavy moisturizers such as creams, and lotion may be a little on the light side. Cocoa butter, evening primrose and glycerine based moisturizers can prove effective on dry skin.\n\nOily Skin: can be controlled through the use of a light lotion, as heavy creams will make the problem worse. Some of the ingredients to look out for include cedarwood, clary sage, tea tree, ylang ylang, and geranium.\nCombination and Normal Skin: should be moisturized with a light cream or lotion. If you have combination skin, you may need to apply a little extra cream to the drier areas. There are many creams and lotions available for this type of skin.\n\nRetinol (a derivative of vitamin A) which hydrates skin and gives it a firmer appearance \nAHAs (alpha-hydroxy acid) which can help to remove dead skin and give the skin a fresher look and softer feel \nBHAs (beta-hydroxy acid) such as salicylic acid, which can also help to remove dead skin and improve the look and feel of the skin \nVitamin B5, which can support natural regeneration of skin \nOne thing to remember with AHAs and BHAs is that they can make the skin far more sensitive to UV rays, and therefore you should not use them in very hot weather if you are going to be exposed to the sun. They should also be used in conjunction with an effective sunscreen. These acids can also irritate the skin, and should therefore be tested before regular use to ensure that you are not sensitive to them.\n\nIf you have sensitive skin you should also opt for lotions that are not fragranced in any way. Perfumed lotions can irritate some skin, particularly on the face. There are plenty of fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic lotions on the market which are ideal for sensitive skin. \n\nFinally, an important thing to look out for in daytime lotions and creams is an effective UV filter or sunscreen. If you are going to be out and about during the daytime, you need to protect your face from the sun and from UV ray, even during the winter months. There are plenty of moisturizers available that have built in filters and sunscreens, enabling you to keep your skin fresh, hydrated and protected.
831986
If it bothers you, you should see another dermatologist. Tetracylin is really side-effect ridden drug, I have brown patches on MY TEETH from my mum taking it when she was pregnant with me. \n\nThere are lotions etc, available which can lighten the skin... but in the mean time, as it may be patches of melanin (what makes your skin tan) make sure you ALWAYS wear sunscreen, even on days when it's raining. Vit A (especially at Roaccutane levels) can leave the skin very sensitive to light.\n\nAs a very quick solution, probably it's best to get a really good cosmetic concealer. There's a sort which is used for birthmarks or burns - ask a cosmetologist.  That's not a long term solution though it may help you feel better in the meantime.\n\nYou don't have to live with this, and while you may not trust professionals, keep getting second opinions until you find something that works for you.\n\nGood luck!
1075273
It depends on what you want to accomplish.\n\nIf you just want to look like a maual laborer, then the sunless tanner is teh way to go - though you should be awair that although this will give you that "Ive been picken the berries for 16 hours" brown, it will not create any mellinin in your skin to protect you from the sun.\n\nIF you just want your skin to look like an old pair of leather saddle bags, or if skin cancer is your thing, then going out in the sun is the only way to go.
840837
There is lotion that will protect you from burn rays of the sun and thus help your tan get darker.  There are also self tanning lotions you can use indoors to get a fake tan.
844423
you can go to those tanning places that spray you with the tanning stuff.... i think the problem is that you're using the crummy creams, te cheap ones, and what you should really do for a real-looking, pretty tan is to go to those professional tanning salons.\nor you can go to tanning booth thing? the kind where you lie in a container and the machine puts a lot of heat on you and eventually you get tanned? but i find that thought really scary...... \n\nhope this helps.
225951
The more you tan, the more you expose your skin to UV light which can at any time result in a random DNA rearrangement in a skin cell which is what results in melanoma.  UV should be avoided as much as possible.  Most fair skinned people can tan 2-3 times/month, but hte real risk is impossible to calculate.  Tanning also excelerates skin turn-over, which will eventually lead to waxier, wrinkly skin.  Try harmless tan sprays.
836292
it is not good for anyone to tan it wrinkles the skin and causes cancer..use a self creme tanner like dove or olay they are great and no longer like the old ones that turn you orange, they are right with the regular creme..dove is in a tan colored bottle, use the one for your skin type.....no one should ever tan in a booth or  the sun....the risks are not worth the results..////
661822
Never use an SPF lotion in a tanning bed (it defeats the purpose of the bed and it wastes your money).  The bed is timed and a quality salon will recommend the amount of time based on your skin type and current coloring.  An SPF lotion will defeat that.  Only use lotions approved for use in a tanning bed when using a salon bed.  Tanning bed lotions never contain sunscreens, dyes or fragrances that could interact with acrylic surfaces.\n\nThe best lotion makers for tanning beds are as follows:\n\nDesigner Skin\nHoss Sauce\nCalifornia Tan\nAustralian Gold\nJohn Abate\nSwedish Beauty\nSupre\nBody Drench\nMatahari\n\nI personally use Hoss Sauce.  I find it to have the best and most moisturizing lotion complex available.  You will have to try them out yourself, though.  Most salons have trial packets in the salon that you can try.  They are usually priced between $3-5 per packet.  You can usually get about 2 sessions out of one packet (if you are careful).\n\nI have used California Tan and generally don't use it.  It really does nothing for me.  I have used Australian Gold, although it didn't do that well either.  I like Swedish Beauty lotions, but the fragrances are nasty.  I also like John Abate, but ditto on the fragrances.  I somewhat like Designer Skin (specifically Shrine), but only because of the hot... it's relatively hot.  Although, don't use a hot/tingle lotion unless you have been tanning for a while.\n\nAs far as Gradual Glow, you will need to read the package and see if it was designed to be used in a tanning bed.  The reason not to use a lotion in a tanning bed if it wasn't designed for salon use is that fragrances and dyes can cause rashes from the UV in the bed (when combined with the acrylic surfaces).  So, avoid lotions that are not designed for salon use to prevent unwanted acrylic interactions.