Can you tell me if it is safe to use suntan parlours?  Does it cause skin damage? Any better way to tan skin?
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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.
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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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Check the ingredients in the sunlotion.  It could be worse than regulating your time sensibly in the sun.  Where a hat and appropriate clothing too protect you from the sun naturally.  They say that the sunscreen is too be avoided.  Research is recommended.
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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
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put differant sunblocks on differant parts of your arm or some thing then go sit in the sun ad get burned
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Even the hightest SPF screen won't completely prevent UV rays from touching your skin. That's what tans you. The sunscreen is to help you stay in the sun longer without burning. It always needs to be reapplied every few hours. You'll tan if you're outdoors and exposed, believe me.
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Funny, I have sometimes thought it would be better if my skin was darker ...so I wouldn't burn in the sun....However, I think anything that would lighten skin might damage skin...I wouldn't mess with it.  But if you feel the need I would talk to a dermatologist.
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Yes, you can but if you're trying to even your upper body with your lower body, you'll just need to put your lower body in.  Be careful of the exposure your stomach receives because it tans faster than any other body part.\n\nMAKE SURE YOUR SKIN IS HYDRATED 100% ALL THE TIME.  Use a body moisturizer in the a.m., go to the tanning bed & use your product that needs to be made specifically for indoor tanning (tanning salons sell them but you can find them much cheaper on eBay - I'll be more than happy to give you a few names to use and to stay away from) and a lot of people don't know or do this but as soon as you get out of the tanning bed, put on an after-tanning moisturizer.  It's very important that your skin stay hydrated because dry skin is a tan's worst enemy.  \n\nStay out of the shower for at least 6 to 8 hours after tanning also.\n\nIt will not hurt you just because you're African-American but you probably will tan a lot faster than white people (I'm jealous!!!).\n\nGood luck!  Glad you got to get off your medication!
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because of melatonin.  Is a natural paint in our body that protect the skin from the sun...if you used a tanning lotion in a wrong way or if you stay for a long in the sun your skin will react and you will look like that...next time use properly the sun tan lotion and follow the direction of the bottle...never spend to many time under the sun...and don't worry it will fade with the time and the proper care...
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It stings much like you scaled yourself with very hot water.  It really is a dumb idea to allow yourself to get a sunburn. Very light skinned people really should avoid the sun altogether.   Since my family came from the Artic Circle, we are especially vulnerable.
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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 :)
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Tanning lotion will not give you cancer.\n\nLaying out in the sun while wearing tanning lotion will increase your chances of skin cancer.\n\nUse a skin protector with an SPF 30+
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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!
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You should do a skin patch test. Put a little bit on the inside of your elbow (turn your arm around, put it in the little denty bit). Leave it there for 24 hours, if it's not itchy or blotchy it should be fine for you. An SPF 50 will more than likely block out the sun completely. An SPF 15 is generally best (according to my sister).
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A suntan is not an indicator of good health. Some physicians consider the skin's tanning a response to injury because it appears after the sun's UV rays have killed some cells and damaged others.\n\nNot everyone burns or tans in the same manner. There are ways to classify different skin types:\n\nA: Whether individuals burn or tan depends on a number of factors, including their skin type, the time of year, and the amount of sun exposure they have received recently. \n\nThe skin's susceptibility to burning can be classified on a five-point scale as outlined in the following table:\n\nSkin Type Tanning and Sunburning History\n1] Always burns, never tans, sensitive to sun exposure\n2] Burns easily, tans minimally\n3] Burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown\n4] Burns minimally, always tans well to moderately brown\n5] Rarely burns, tans profusely to dark\n6] Never burns, deeply pigmented, least sensitive\n\nThough everyone is at risk for damage as a result of excessive sun exposure, people with skin types I and II are at the highest risk.\n\nP.S. Thanks for answering me! I am really glad I found someone to know Frederic de La Taille! I miss him and I have no idea how can I find this guy...\nAnyways, even talking about him would be a joy!\n \nDid you meet him long time ago? Please write me, if you want at laurasalut@yahoo.co.uk
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It's likely that if you have skin cancer now, then you had it before you stepped foot into the salon.  However, the sessions may have exacerbated it or made it more apparent.\n\nAs far as the 'safety' of fake bake (put forth by the poster above me), let me put forth this.  Dihydroxyacetone (the tanning chemical) and even Erythrulose (another self-tanner) is not safe for inhalation.  So, if you go to a spray tanning booth, you will end up inhaling this chemical into your lungs during the spray.  So, while you may be avoiding the UV by spraying, you may not be avoiding medical issues later in life (because of the chemical inhalation).\n\nSo, you need to weigh which one may cause more problems... UV damage to the skin or dihydroxyacetone inhalation.  Using a self-tanner cream is the only way to avoid inhalation issues.  Most spray tan units do not inject fresh air into the unit immediately following the spray.  So, you're left standing there inhaling the dihyroxyacetone mist.  In fact, MysticTan encourages this floating mist claiming it helps even out the tan.
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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.