What number SPF sunscreen do I use avoid sunburn but get a tan?

you should use 30 if you are really white but if/when you have a good base tan use ten or fifteen....

2006-07-06 04:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It depends on your skin tone, but if you are wanting a tan and you havent been exposed to much sun yet, then you will want to start out with a 30 SPF. Lay out for a few days with that, and then gradually reduce it. I started out at the beginning of the summer on a 30, and now I'm down to 8. Probably, the next time I lay out I will use a 4 or maybe even a 2. My tan right now is awesome. There is no redness and a nice golden shade. Be careful though! Sun damage is harsh and as much as I love tanning, I know without some SPF, my skin will hate me for it.

2006-07-06 04:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by cup_o_shina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well Iam going to try sending this again to you. Try spf with 5 or less. Put this on front and back and lay in the sun for 20 to 30 minutes. Alot of the sun ultraviolet rays that burn you are on the low side of the spectrum. I;m a Hawaiian and really never have had to use sun screen because I have darker skin, That sure helps! I use to use baby oil and iodine. Brother I got really dark surfing all the time. But try this but only for 20 to30 minutes NO LONGER ! Do this for severn days and then send me some of the money you will be getting for showing off your beautiful hawaiian tan. LOL Pineapple

2006-07-06 04:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by pineapple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

15

2006-07-06 04:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jenifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I use SPF 45 to not get a sunburn, but get a tan.

2006-07-06 04:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Vogue ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I get great tan but I spend a few hours at the beach playing volleyball on weekends. I don't know if you are planning on going to the pool once and getting roasted or if you are going to do it slowly. But I use SPF 70 if I find a higher one I will use higher... I get as much protection as I can and later at home I have the wifey moisturize my skin with lotion. No point in taking chances with skin cancer.. Use as much protection as you can... If it takes longer to get the tan you want... the tan will also last longer... if you get it in a day... it will probably shed off in a week.

I just read other comments... I don't recommend tanning lotion or oils... its a waist, your tan won't look as good... use it only if you are planning on a quick tan for a one time only... I also would like to recommend to all of you who don't like to roast in the sun... Bronze spray... my wife tried it last week... looks great I couldn't tell it was fake till after she told me... its not that orange lotion... you get full body spray... leave it for about 16 hours and shower... nice tan... no cancer risk... looks better than tanning booth.

2006-07-06 04:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by niples 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i usually burn pretty easily, but i went to the dominican 2 months ago, used spf 30 like every half hour and came back with a fantastic tan!

2006-07-06 04:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by melissa c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

♥All spf lets you get a tan just blocks the uv rays so you dont get a sunburn!
:) Good luck on ur tan!!

2006-07-06 04:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by Shellyrox♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you could try putting on about a 30 spf and then over it put tanning oil on it

2006-07-06 04:38:16 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

as nkasoff said it depends on your skin type BUT just to tell u i used spf 50 and still got tanned but not sunburnt.

2006-07-06 04:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by MISSDJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

at least spf 30

2006-07-06 04:29:21 · answer #11 · answered by sweet&crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

What number SPF sunscreen do I use avoid sunburn but get a tan?

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