Should I already start tanning at the solarium saloon, if I want to be tanned in June?
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You should start now. Only 2 times a week for 5 min or so. Doing this at a slower pace will give you a much better tan then to try to get it done in 2 month. As for the cream Some say yes some say no. But only being in for 5 min or so you dont really need to use it, Although you can use certain creams to get the correct tan that you want to have for your wedding..\nGoodluck and Congrats on your wedding
1009403
Yes.  And damage is actually already done prior to the burn.  The human body requires a mere 15 minutes per week of natural sunlight for the amout of vit. D it gives and the body needs.\n\nAny prolonged sun exposure is detrimental to your skin.  People who have never even been burned but just naturally tan get skin cancer, as well as premature wrinkling and even the leathery skin.
939225
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.
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!
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.
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
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I used to work in a tanning salon for four years. You are trying to get a tan way too fast. You must gradually get a tan. Right now you are sunburned which means your body is going to get rid of all those cells you just killed and all the tanning you've done has been for nothing. Buy a tanning lotion that is meant for use in the tanning bed. One that you use outside is NOT recommended. It can ruin the acrylic on the tanning bed. If you can afford a tanning bed lotion, as they can be quite spendy ranging from $15 for the cheap stuff, (where you might as well just use a moisturizer), and up to $45 for the awesome stuff. Back to your problem... you itch because your skin is dried-out. You need to give your skin a break and go back to the beginning. When you start tanning again start with going half of the maximum time allowed in the bed OR LESS. If you burn the first time go less time the next time. If you didn't get ANY color don't go anymore than 2-3 minutes more than the last time. You really must gradually work on your tan in a tanning bed go get the best tan for your money. BTW, if you decide to go for that lotion I recommend something with a bronzer and without the hot stuff... your tanning salon should know what I'm talking about. ALSO... if you have very pale skin and have never been able tan outdoors you will not be able to get tan in a tanning bed and is not recommended that you try to do so. Also, always use those tanning eye covers... you can do severe damage to your eyes without doing so, and over time at the very least you can get uncorrectable night vision problems.
818571
Honey, I understand! Here is what I do, and I hate before I do it, but it works. When it is cold, dark, rainy, etc. I do not want to do a thing. I'd rather lay in bed or in the house watching TV and eating all day. But, we can lead a very productive life that way can we. So what I do is drag my lazy butt to the shower, get dressed, make-up and all, and go outside and just become part of what is going on. Really it helps. Something else that helps but I hate to recommend b/c it isn't good for your overall health, is artificial sunlight. However, if you put sunblock all over you and go lay in a tanning bed for 7-10 minutes, it'll perk you up a little, but not as much as learning to enjoy the day by doing something outdorsy no matter what the weather is like.
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try to have at least two suits with different strap patterns\nuse sunless tanning products to smooth out the color.
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.
301698
Hi, \n\nMy advice to you is FAKE IT!!\n\nBuy yourself some FAKE TAN, it works!!\n\nThanks!!
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...
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.
1132388
none stop using tanning bed. You are increasing your risk of skin cancer. Use spray on tan places instead. Believe me skin cancer is no fun. Please take care of yourself now it will pay off later.
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.
601645
Too little detail to give opinion. However, if your mate loves the sun, lives in Australia (or any other nation which has a killer sun), and stay in it for a long time without any protection, then get him to go to his GP now, as it may be skin cancer.
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Wear the right protection for your skin type, any good pharmacy should have a guide. Take it slowly and try not to spend too much time in the sun during the hottest part of the day. The slower you build your tan the longer it will last. There are lotions out there as well as pills that can boost your melonin lovels resulting in a quicker, darker tan. If you are going for an extremely dark tan beyond your natural plateau then you will need specialist lotions available from tanning shops that contain melonin boosting chemicals such as trf2000. California tan are a good company for these lotions.