Tanning Guides

Never used before or intent to use again but need to look my best for a modeling shoot so can i just use on my face or have to be my whole body? Also, is there a minimum age to use tanning beds, i’m 17.

No – not unless you smother yourself in a blocker, or keep your clothes on (not sure thatd be advisable or even allowed though!)

However there are tanning lamps you can buy which you just sit in front of

eg
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Kern-NT446U-Tanner-Tanning/dp/B0009V6NEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1274719440&sr=1-1

I would really recommend though that you go fake – especially if you are modelling as tan lamps can seriously age your skin!!

Try this – it’ll be better for your skin and give you a nice light healthy "glow" rather than an obvious tan
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olay-Sunshine-Anti-Ageing-Moisturiser-Sun-kissed/dp/B000YGGWJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1274719651&sr=1-1

(yes Em and Lauren, I am cheating by being on the internet, but all Im doing is asking 1 question)

Okay, so I lay out everyday. About 30-45 minutes on each side. I don’t use any sunblock. Yesterday I burned, its nothing too bad (I’ve had worse) but Im pretty pink. So, what happens if I lay out today? I ask because after today I wont be able to lay out until thursday because it will be raining. Generally when I burn, I wait a couple days to lay out, but I dont want to. If I do lay out today, is my sunburn going to get worse, or will I just tan on top of the burn? I’m trying to get the best tan as quickly as possible, because July 1st we are moving to a new apartment complex with a pool, and i’d like to be tan. So basically, my questions are– Will tanning on top of sunburn just burn me more, and also, if anyone has any suggestions (outside of going to a tanning bed) on how to accelerate my tan, it’d be greatly appreciated.

Please spare me any lectures on the safety of tanning. I know the facts and chose to tan anyway, so…..

Prepare to peel! (Cheater)

I am having a baby in about 3 weeks and got the carseat out of storage. I noticed that it had a bit of mildew on the straps. It was likely put away without being cleaned by my husband. So I am wondering what will take out the mildew. The straps are a golden tan color and they are Graco. Thanks for any help!

While you *can* clean the straps off to a degree… you are not supposed to immerse them in liquid because it can weaken them and put your child at risk. With mildew… I really wouldn’t be happy with just a surface cleaning.

If the seat itself is not expired you can contact Graco with the model number and other info and purchase a new set of straps. That would really be your best option for maximum safety at minimal cost.

My skin is white and usually doesn’t tan, it just sunburns. I need a sensitive skin type tanning lotion. I am going to Florida, and if you’ve been there, you know the sun is different. I would love to get a tan there. I am going for 4 days, and I would like the tan to develop during that time. thanks!

I’ve got the same type of skin – Fair to Olive, AND Sensitive. What I’ve used is called Hemp. It works well for me. :]

i lay in the tanning bed about 3-4 times a week, for 10-20 mins, depending on how i’m feeling.
besides skin cancer, and aging does tanning beds have any other effects?

Isn’t that enough?

So, I know tanning beds are stronger but I don’t know if they do the same damage that the sun does. I would like to know if the tanning beds do more damage because there fake uv rays or if it’s the same? I’m not sure.

It’s the same effect, only tanning beds on a more concentrated scale. See you wear sunscreen outside and still get a colour, prevents cancer as well. However you don’t wear lotion on the tanning beds, and there is a much higher concentration of uv rays being pumped directly into your body. Your skin can only rejuvenate itself fully twice in your lifetime, so using a bed once can severely damage skin.

I am very fair skinned and burn easily (even through sunblock spf 50)…Tanning salons tout being a safe alternative to the sun but #1 are they safe? and #2 can they work on someone who just doesn’t tan? and #3 can you suggest any good self tanning products?

Tanning salons aren’t a safe alternative to the sun at all actually. They use UVA and UVB rays just like the sun and at more concentrated levels. 5 mins in a booth is = 30 mins in the sun. You’re really not missing out on the risk of skin cancer and I don’t think they are allowed to advertise themselves as safe any longer.

If you’re fair skinned, tanning in a booth for a few minutes at a time and working your way up to a gradual tan is a way to prevent burning, but some people who try this method either burn badly even after a few minutes, or just don’t show any color at all. It’s hard to judge until you try, but both results will leave you disappointed.

Self tanning is a good way to go because it’s safe and you can control your results. Having someone there to help you with the application is key. They also have self tanning booths at some salons. They’re the UV free tanning booths. They pick the right tone for you and the self tanner is applied by the machine via a mist. Some people I know have had good luck with it, but it’s expensive.

Was looking for indoor tanning lotions online because they seem to be cheaper but was wondering what would you recommend I’m not an extreme tanner maybe three times a week or so just something to get a little color so I’m not pale white for summer, I dont like the tingling lotions that burn so nothing like that just a bronzer maybe so…what do you think would be good?

Designer Skin Paradisio, I just love it. I’m a blond girl with blue eyes, and with very fair skin. I had the hardest time getting any color when I tanned. I got a Paradisio free sample pack in the mail and used it right away at my tanning salon and just fell in love with it. I have the best tan of my life

If you’re looking to give it a try, I’d recommend seeing if you could get a free sample first. I’m not sure if there are any more available, but I got mine here http://freesampleprincess.com/designer-skin-paradisio-tanning-lotion-free-sample

I hope that helps

Why is it that tanning beds make your skin orange? I know some of it has to do with the lotion, but I have tanned without lotion and it still makes my skin a little orange of a tint so I just quit, because it looks gross. Any ideas?

It has a LOT to do with the lotion. If you are turning an orange shade, do not use anything with any kind of bronzer whatsoever. To test the theory, you could try tanning several times with no lotion at all, or you could use 100% aloe vera gel as a lotion.

I’ve heard they are much safer than sun-tanning or using a tanning bed, but are they 100% risk-free? If not, what are the possible bad effects of using sunless tanners?

I am pretty sure they are 100% risk free, except for maybe looking orange if you use a low quality one.