Tanning Tips?? Help!

Jun 3, 2014

Jess L.

Hey ladies,
I have a problem. I am white as a sheet. Now when most people say that, they're exaggerating. But I am not. I need a healthy tan ASAP! Summer's here and I'm trying to get a nice sun-kissed glow before I go on vacation in a few weeks.

I was wondering if any of you knew of some good tips to get nice tan, healthy skin. For example, how long should I be laying out for? Should I wear sunscreen, tanning oil, etc? Any other tips welcome as well xx

oh, by the way, I don't burn very easily. In case that matters haha

Jun 3, 2014

Dani D.

If you want it to be healthy, use spray tans or self tanners. Cancer and premature wrinkles aren't worth a tan.

Jun 3, 2014

Traci P.

Please make sure to wear sunscreen still as it does not prevent you from tanning, it just protects you from the harmful rays and skin damage!

Jun 3, 2014

Brittany B.

Try jergens natural glow I use it and love it :)

Jun 3, 2014

Traci P.

Also the Hempz brand of self tanner is awesome! It doesn't smell bad or stain your clothes and is under $20. I liked it better than St. Ttopaz.

Jun 3, 2014

Jess L.

I appreciate the health concerns, but I believe sun is healthy (in moderation). I would never use a tanning booth, but I believe sun tanning is not harmful as long as you don't go crazy with it.

I have a severe Vitamin D deficiency, and really do NEED to get more sun. I was just wondering if there were ways to help me tan faster naturally so I can look healthier asap (right now I really am sickly pale)

Jun 3, 2014

Jennifer G.

They have tanning oils at the drugstore that are supposed to help tan. When I was a sun worshipper I used those. I know that there's lotions too! Some even have instant bronzers so that kinda helps enhance your tan also. And some tanning lotions carry a little sunscreen in them! And I don't but very easily either but whenever I would lay out and tan, I did an hour each side! And don't shower right after you tan either! You basically wash your tan away lol. I don't know 100% if that's true but a girl who works at a tanning salon told me so I never do!

Jun 3, 2014

Jess C.

I used to tan a lot but with all the cases of melanoma and even someone I knew ( who was obsessed with tanning!) got melanoma so that scared me to stop tanning.( also because I realized I burn more than I tan lol) so I've just been using the jergens natural tanning foam. It helps me get a nice looking tan without harming my skin. Just don't tan a lot! And if you do just hit the spray tan!😘

Jun 3, 2014

Meckael I.

Get a tanning lotion with a higher SPF in it, you'll get tan and be safer with it.

Jun 3, 2014

Meckael I.

Oh and look for ones with bronzing in it ,

Jun 3, 2014

Bella K.

I recommend the le tan fast tan instant self tanning lotion.

Jun 3, 2014

Diana T.

I like the jergens natural glow it looks nice n gives you that tan without harmful UV radiation :)

Jun 3, 2014

Shelley W.

You mentioned having severe Vitamin D deficiency...are you taking meds for that? And if so I would just let that kick in before sunbathing. I'm just getting over treatment for skin cancer and the sun is no joke. My husband can't tan to save his life and he is Casper the Ghost in winter and he just uses self tanners. Cancels out the risk.

Jun 3, 2014

Breeze T.

I have a lotion that's supposed to help you get tan faster, and it contains tyrosine. It's called La Biosthetique methode soleil activateur de bronzage. It's basically a melanin activator that makes your skin not burn as easily. Maybe check with your doctor about the tyrosine content. Anyway, I'm pretty skeptical that you'll find it, but your doctor can definitely help, because he knows your issues and how to promote healthier tanning.

Jun 3, 2014

Jessica P.

I haven't found a sunless tanner that I actually like...I've started using the jergens bb body and this does have a sunless tanner in it although its the slightest bit it does work to gradually tan and I experience no streaking or orange tinge...I've noticed within 3 days the difference on my arms my legs however are very white and it was taking a little longer but I now see the difference on my legs as well...if your patient then this definitely works.

Jun 6, 2014

Yaya B.

Your right jess sun is healthy with moderation...I work all night sleep all day lol barely get sun nowadays but need it bad it feels and is healthy for you...as far as a tan what I've been doing lately is self tanners gives you a sun kiss glow without having to go to the beach although you must reApply every several days to keep it going or what not but I wish I had timeor even energy to lay out on the beAch atleAst.2/3times.a week.

Jun 7, 2014

Erin W.

There is no such thing as a healthy tan. A tan, in and of itself, is your skin's defense mechanism against the harmful UVA and UVB rays. As for the Vit D thing, I recently combatted that myself. The sun doesn't create Vit D. It merely synthesizes Vit D. If you don't already have a supply, the sun alone won't help. Embrace the pale!! Skin that isn't sun damaged isn't prematurely aged! That being said, a good zinc-based sunscreen everyday provides great full-spectrum coverage!