is any amount of tanning safe?
494172
NO, ANY TAN IS ACTUALLY A SYMPTOM OF CELLS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. TANNING BEDS HURT EVEN WITHOUT BURNING. UVA RAYS MAY BE LINKED TO MELANOMA, PREMATURE AGING, AND IMMUNE SYSTEM DAMAGE. A TAN DOESN'T MAKE VITAMIN D. THOUGH YOU DO NEED SOME SUNSHINE FOR VITAMINS, IT TAKES VERY LITTLE FOR YOUR BODY TO PRODUCE VITAMIN D, FAR LESS THAN IT TAKES TO GET A TAN.
539991
yes it is safe..as long as you go to a Dermatologist (skin doctor)as they have special training doing it.mush safer than how they used to do it..which was to freeze it and scrap or cut it off...it can be done right in the office,some will do it the first visit.It doesn't take very long to do.\n I have light skin and have had a few flat moles removed to test for skin cancer.....had it done both ways...the laser didn't hurt very much..the scraping/cutting did as it is like any scrap or cut...cutting they may stitch it up...and it can leave a scar.
308747
By tanning, you can get a base tan and you won't burn as easily when you are out in the sun
506561
I really think natural exposure ie while walking in the streets for your everyday activities is absolutely enough and in some countries even too much. More sunlight exposure can lead to skin cancer and other skin, liver and even brain damages. Because in the last decades Sun activity has been very intense and the ozon layer gets thinner.\n\nThis doesn't mean u should live in a cave, either, and come out only at night :-)
447182
Like Alex said, it is unsafe. You could just use sunless tanners. I know they have a bad rep but they are much better these days. Cheaper & quicker. Just put it in your palm, put in an equal amount of your fav moisturizer, add a drop of water, rub hands together to mix and apply making sure you spread it well and keep rubbing until it is mostly absorbed. You can stop adding extra moisturizer to it once you have good base color. For the most even color, apply right after your shower. Towel dry & apply to slightly moist skin.
1166905
Very important. There are some great oils out there with spf 2 or 4 that will still give you a tan and ONLY block out dangerous rays. It won't block the good stuff you're going for. When I was in colleg I only used baby oil. I said the same thing.......I'm fine. My skin can take it. Its the "long term" effects.......not just one time out in the sun. So now.......at my age *cough* (which we so don't need to mention) I'm realizing why I needed the SPF back then. So try at least a minimal amount......and you'll still that you tan beautifully. I'd hate to hear about those mellanoma patches on your skin years from now. \n\nGood luck :)
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.
1186581
natural.. its gradual.. use like spf 8 or 15 and go out for like 4 hours every day around noon. the best tans are natural ones :)
514282
you should really try that jerkens glow lotion it really gives you a nice healthy tan and its only like 7 bucks at target or something, plus a lot healthier than all those tanning bed and shit
286510
Yes, you can still tan.  The 'tan' that your body produces is from the melanin production of your skin.  Melanin production occurs when the blood has been oxygenized.  This is the 'shield' that helps to prevent your skin from a burn.  You should ALWAYS wear an SPF of 25 or higher - EVERYDAY of your life - especially on your face, the top of your ears & nose.  SPF should be reapplied several times while tanning - esp. out in the real sun, if you’ve been in the water or have perspired.  The SPF blocks out the harmful UVA & UVB rays, therefore helping to produce that 'shield' without damaging your skin & by keeping away the free radicals that cause premature aging.  The best skin care lotion to use is NOT the stuff from Wal-Mart or the Gas Station.... Australian Gold & Swedish Beauty or among the Leaders of Ultimate Skin Care when it comes to tanning and keeping your skin healthy!  Though most of these Companies products are developed to be used while in the tanning bed, there are certain ones that can also be used Outside!  I LOVE these two Companies; I use nothing else, ALL year long - the ingredients in the lotions are scientifically developed for state-of-the-art skin care maintenance.  Please, Please, Please use an SPF everyday of your life.  You will have a healthy & happy glow of a radiant color – you WILL NOT remain white!!!!  Please also be aware that ANYTHING that is in over abundance or that is abused (i.e. tanning beds or the ‘real’ sun) can be harmful for your health.  Also keep in mind that skin cancer takes nearly 20 years to develop, so please watch out for the young’uns that know no better!!!!  Keep them lathered!  And you can also NOT be in the sun or ever had a burn to develop cancer.  Please, sometimes life gives you lose/lose situations ….  Take advantage of great knowledge to give yourself a win/win situation!!!  Thanx & Happy Tanning!!!!  J
679858
Everything must be done in moderation.  If you lay out in the sun too long and get serious UV burns you are just as prone as if you stay in too long or excessively use a tanning bed.  Since the UV bombardment of a tanning bed is a conscious decision one would think that it would be less prone to abuse.  Sometimes when you are outdoors it is easy to not realize you are getting burned.
818433
NO. Tanning bulbs are made with a light "wire" that reflects ultra violet rays, heat lamps are just high voltage which put off a lot of heat.
561228
I think self tanner is the safest way to go.  Not only will it help prevent skin cancer but it will also keep your skin young looking.  You may not care about that now at a young age but I am 49 and look much younger because I use sunscreen.  Another thing that is bad for you skin is smoking cigarettes.  So dont tan and dont smoke!
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!
9312
-All natural radiation is a level low enough to be safe.\n\nThis statement is bollocks. Natural radiation e.g. by Radon emitted from pitchblende will harm your body cells just as much as radiactives produced by human activities.\n\nEven sunlight (also "natural radiation") can be harmful...
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...
957486
yes and not good for your skin\n\n:>peace