Sun good for pimples?

May 7, 2013

Charlie K.

Hee you girls! I hear different arguments about the effect of Sun on your face. I really think it works for Lu pimpels, but some say that the Sun will give you a thickened skinlayer that will cause more pimpels. what you know/experienced?

May 7, 2013

Manny K.

My skin absolutely hates the sun- I get heat rash and it ain't pretty. No matter how much sunscreen I put on- my skin has always reacted badly with the sun. If you're not protecting your skin with sunscreen or any other type of SPF it can cause premature wrinkles and skin cancer. But a little sun doesn't hurt. :)

May 7, 2013

Christina W.

Well when I was going to the tanning bed a lot my face was super clear. I think it may depend on what type of skin you have. but more than likely it will burn thay first layer of skin, thus no pimples:)

May 7, 2013

Hayley C.

When I went on holiday the sun cleared my skin up brilliantly:)! the sun definitely helps my skin.

May 7, 2013

Rose H.

Tanning in a salon causes acne (dermatologist told me tht) but the nautral sun gives you vitamin D and can open up pores to heat and when you sweat the impurities go away and if your area has clean air and there isn't a bunch of kicked up dirt the nautral sun is good
Tanning bad

May 7, 2013

Sharon A.

My dermatologist told me to stay CLEAR of the sun. I'm not sure if it varies for skin types, but I've oily skin. :)

May 7, 2013

Pip A.

I'd rather have pimples over burnt skin.

May 7, 2013

Desiree M.

My skin is so good when I tan, but not if I apply SPF. I used to tan with a towel over my face to prevent having to use SPF buuuut then it didn't really get much sun. Regardless I stopped tanning cause even if my skin was "clearer" acne-wise, I've developed dark spots despite using a towel. Be careful!!

May 7, 2013

Faith M.

I use tanning beds & layout. I know its bad, my skin so my problem but it actually helped my mild acne. as long as you use it in moderation. your skin needs the vitamins the sun gives.

May 7, 2013

Juana R.

Well, when I sunbathe at natural sun I always use sunscreen and my skin on my face is OK (I mean I don't have any bigger troubles just normal) but I have pimples on my shoulders and they get worse - more quantity and more visible and painful because of their renewing :(

May 7, 2013

Charlie K.

Yes that a thing I noticed: when it's summy and hot a whitehead can grow so quick. That so embarrassing! After a hot day at school I come home and noticed a whitehead!

May 7, 2013

Charlie K.

sunny*

May 7, 2013

Tonancyu A.

The sun is bad for acne prone skin because your pores are open and the sun hits it will turn into a dark spot and probably a scab if you have messed with it always wash your face and use sun screen of 40 spf.

May 7, 2013

Chelsea S.

Sweating is the culprit if you get more zits just like if you sweat after running and get zits near the hair line. Just dab your face when it gets sweaty.

May 8, 2013

Meg F.

I used to use tanning beds frequently when I was a teen. Since I've discovered St. Tropez there is no need (& no desire) to use the tanning bed. But I rarely had acne when I used it, even with make up on. I didn't always tan my face as I put a towel over it (I know it only offered maybe SPF 5?) anyway, to be fair I was also on birth control so I don't know if the UVB really helped. I know that UVA/UVB is not good for skin and causes dryness. So in short, no, I don't think it's particularly "good" for pimples. Sorry for the ramble:)

May 8, 2013

Stephanie G.

It's not. It will temporarily dry out your skin--making it seem like your skin is getting clearer. However, because your skin dried out it will overproduce oil causing a worse breakout.

May 8, 2013

Rachel H.

Sun exposure is irritating and damaging to skin. It will only make what you have going worse. UV exposure also makes blackheads and clogged pores appear darker because UV rays cause the clog to oxidize. Many acne medications also cause additional sun sensitivity.