How many of you lay out in the sun to tan?  How many go to a tanning salon?
366720
I do neither...I look weird with a tan and am proud of my porcelain skin
1058743
Use olive oil instead of body lotion ,u will get tan few times faster then with normal cream.But dont do it if its a stong sun,cos u wud get burn,be carefull.
1091659
in florida, yes people tan there and look for people.no i dont go there, i go to clearwater
1187488
everyone tans differently hon. It depends on your skin type. I can tan fairly fast and get very dark. Just don't get inpatient and stay out too long and burn. Have a good summer.
653038
Yes even going to a tanning salon will help dry it up
249769
u can take mine...I am about as white as people get..I'd like to get a good tan! But the sun and I arent the best of friends....lol...i get burnt badly in the summer....
419813
Go to a tanning salon, and have them spray-paint tan all over your body. Then dye your hair, eyelashes and eyebrows. You will also need colored contact lenses, and I think you're covered!
1051720
I agree. I put sunblock on my kids everyday to help protect them while they get their exercise outside. I don't care that some people think that I am being anal about it because I want to protect their young skin. I used to tan years ago but I don't anymore. If I get a little sun on my legs that is fine, since I am 1/2 Puerto Rican I don't burn. I have a natural light tan anyway. Good for you for taking care of your skin!
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It probably has to do with the beginning pigment/ color of your skin- for example, maybe your skin was light to begin with, then got darker with one tanning. On your second tanning, maybe it barely got darker, because your skin was already tanned. Some skin has a limit for tanning. This is because some people have more or less oil in their skin, and some people's skin does not tan nearly as much as other people's; both are examples of the array of different skin types. Also, the condition of your skin fluxuates between seasons and different weather (dry vs. oily, etc.), which may also be a factor in accepting the oils/UV rays from the tannning bed. P.S.- Try not to do this too much if you want healthy skin.
820112
I got a tan in Florida in June, and its gone. I used this adoe stuff and my skin is white again. It takes about 5 months but its totally worth it. I have healthy, white skin and I love it!
647854
Use the lotions they have now with a small amount of self tanner in them. In about two weeks you'll have a really nice, even, natural looking cancer free tan that won't age you one bit. I use them and they work great. I don't do the lying out in the sun thing anymore. I'd rather be white as ghost and still look 25 when I'm 45 than worship the sun and look like a raisin by the time I'm 35.
642856
a tan so you stay looking good!
691152
Yes you can. Sunscreen is there to stop some of the harmful rays that cause things like cancer away from your skin. It doesn't stop you tanning although you might tan slower than you would if you didn't use it. But personally I'd rather be healthy.
229766
I have to use lotion. Without lotion my skin will completely dry out--even if I moisturize. I also don't tan as well without lotion. So, I spend money on the expensive lotion, but I don't have to tan as often, and I don't have to put up with really dry skin. So, for me, it's necessary!
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!!!!!
354719
DON'T!  It is much safer to tan with self tanning products.  If you really like to lay out, that is safer than a tanning bed. Make sure to use sunscreen!  The damaging rays in the tanning bed are higher concentrated than the sun's rays.  Tanning beds filter out some of the UV rays(the rays that are responsible for burning your skin) but gives you 3 times the exposure of uva radiation when compared to the sun! UVA rays, or "tanning rays," have long wavelengths that penetrate deep into your skin. They tan your skin, but don't burn you. Overexposure to UVA rays can lead to long-term skin damage. \n Although UVB is the more harmful type of radiation, UVA is linked with immune system damage and malignant melanoma. Melanoma is now the most common and deadliest form of skin cancer in women aged 25-29. Researchers also say that since UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, they destroy skin fibers and damage elasticity, causing premature aging, wrinkles and leathery skin.\nWhen you're older and your skin is still smooth and supple, you'll be thankful that you avoided tanning beds and slathered on sunscreen with SPF 30! Remember, the best and safest way to get a tan is to fake it - use a self-tanning lotion for your face and body, and apply bronzer to your cheeks and forehead for a warm, summery look.\n  I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!
1027220
yes i am, i'm 13 and i have factor 25 on today as i don't really get burned. if it is really hot and i need to cool down i use my aftersun aswell. I have a bit of a tan from yesterday! Surprising!!