I am going to be out in the sun quite a bit over 4th of July weekend and want to prevent getting my fair skin sunburned. Does anyone know if doing Mystic Tan or using self tanner help prevent against getting sunburned? Advice please!!!
2006-06-21 14:45:34 · 16 answers · asked by rainkissed426 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
I am going to be out in the sun quite a bit over 4th of July weekend and want to avoid getting my fair skin sunburned. Does anyone know if doing Mystic Tan or using self tanner will help reduce my changes of getting sunburned? Kind of how if you have a base tan, you tend to just get more tan? I know it won't stop it from happening and I plan to use sunblock, but would it help me get further tanned instead of pink/red?
2006-06-21 14:52:18 · update #1
No, these types of tans are purely cosmetic and offer no protection from the sun. Prepare your skin by tanning in a basic level bed that provides UV-B rays... but start slow so you don't burn. Make sure to use an SPF 20 at least...reapply often, especially after swimming...even if it's waterproof!
2006-06-21 14:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since Mystic Tan or any self tanner only contains a lotion that darkens your skin tone, the answer is no. The only solution is to wear an SPF of 15 or more, but no higher than 45 as anything higher than that basically gives you less protection than you would think.
However, the best solution to not getting a sunburn at all, is basically to stay out of the sun as much as possible between 10AM and 4PM in the afternoon as that is when the suns rays are are closest to Earth and can cause more damage.
2006-06-21 21:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy Locket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a tanning salon and the mystic is really popular. It last's about 6-9 days normally and doesn't appear orange. It doesn't prevent sunburn whatsoever and it will also come off if you get in chlorine or ocean water. Otherwise, it's an quick tan and looks great.
2006-06-21 22:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by bethany a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, only SUNSCREEN with a high SPF prevents sunburns. Your best bet to avoid getting a sunburn is to use an SPF 45 and reapply it every 2 hours. Mystic Tan simply gets you looking darker. There's no sunscreen in it.
2006-06-21 21:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it does not prevent sunburn and has no sunblock in the product. You should use a sunblock of at least 30 before you go out in the sun and never rely on make up that claims it has SPF in it. You should always apply more before your make up application. I am an Esthetician and specialize in skincare. Good Luck.
2006-06-21 21:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Tamed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you should use a high number of SPF lotion. Once you go over 15, it will give you the same amount of protection as 15 (so you'll get a little tan) but it will last a longer time. The lotions and spray-on tans dye you skin, you aren't actually exposed to any light waves that will make you tan.
2006-06-21 21:49:30 · answer #6 · answered by imacowboygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all.
They dye the top few layers of your skin to look like a tan, but offer no sun protection.
Sorry, still gotta use sunscreen.
2006-06-21 21:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not think so but to in the safe side there is some tan lotion con taints a SPF or a sunblock like netrogina so you can get what you want.
2006-06-21 21:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by vina770 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need SPF 35 and up to prevent sunburns
2006-06-21 21:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by ♥*´`*ღPink♥*´`*•.¸¸ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it does but you should check the label and see who its from i wouldn't go for it cause it might burn just to be safe check the SPF number oh yeah and about the tanning stuff make sure you don't have orange palms see ya!
2006-06-21 21:53:46 · answer #10 · answered by spongeybob93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋