How can I get tan?

Question

I am really white. Not "emo" white, but I am pretty pale. A year and a half ago, I tried Mystic Tan, and I turned bright orange. And it came off when I shaved and showered. Then I tried indoor spray on tanning and I turned orange-brown. This also came off when I shaved and showered. I don't want to go to a tanning bed, or Mystic Tan. I burn easily. What should I use, and what works the best? Please help!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Different Methods People Use to Tan Their Skin

The traditional method of skin tanning is by sun bathing. This was popular in the 1970s, when the skin tan became fashionable, but the risks of skin cancer were not yet widely known. Nowadays, many people choose not to directly expose their skin to UV rays. However, sun bathing is still practiced by those who do not care about the dangers or who use a sunscreen lotion with minimal coverage (or low SPF). These sunscreen lotions claim to block out some of the sun's rays, while allowing the person to get a tan.

Sunless bronzers come in the form of tanning lotions, creams or powders. They are applied to the skin for the appearance of a temporary tan. The bronzers are removed when the skin is washed.

Spray tanning booths are becoming a popular way for people to receive a skin tan. A tan is applied to the skin by means of an air compressor or airbrush.

Tanning accelerators are either lotions or pills that contain tyrosine. The tyrosine is meant to increase the formation of melanin, which accelerates the tanning process.

Tanning pills contain cathanxanthin. The canthaxatin changes the color of the skin.

Tanning beds (also known as tanning lamps) expose the body to UV rays, without the person needing to go out into direct sunlight. As this method still exposes the skin to UV rays, tanning beds can be just as dangerous as sun bathing.

Sunless tanning lotion and sunless tanning spray contain di hydroxyl acetone (DHA). DHA changes the color of the dead skin cells. The tan lasts for about one week.

* Sun and Sunless Tanning Tips
Here are some tips and techniques for different skin tanning techniques.

SUNBATHING

The best advice for anyone who wishes to gain a skin tan by sunbathing is 'don't do it'. However, if you are determined to sunbathe, then keep the following tips in mind.

Read up on the dangers of skin cancer.
Learn about the effects of the sun rays on your skin. The sun's rays can increase the chance of premature ageing, speed up wrinkles, dry out your skin and become a trigger for certain skin disorders like eczema.
Have a number of short sunbathing sessions, instead of one long session.
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Wear sunglasses.
A sunscreen that provides minimal coverage is better than no sunscreen at all.
Avoid the sun during the hottest times of the day.

BRONZERS
Here are some tips for using bronzing products.

Exfoliate your skin first.
Do not apply a bronzer after a bath or shower.
Apply the bronzer in a circular motion.

SPRAY TANNING BOOTHS
Here are some tips for the use of tanning booths.

Exfoliate your skin first.
Moisturize your skin first.
Wear loose fitting clothing.
Wipe your skin with a towel after application.
Protect your eyes and mouth.

TANNING ACCELERATORS AND PILLS
There is no evidence to suggest that tanning accelerators or pills actually work. A lot of people are convinced the possible dangers far outweigh any benefits. Pills, particularly, are considered one of the worst ways in which to get a sun tan. Before taking any pills or accelerators, consider the following tips.

Consult your doctor on whether the products will have any negative effect on medication you are taking.
Find out any relevant information about the product you wish to take.
Ask for a recommendation. Do not choose the cheapest product, as it is may have no effect.
Be careful in the sun and protect your skin from UV rays.

TANNING LOTIONS
Here are some tips for using a sunless tanning lotion.

Ask your store attendant for the best sunless tanning lotion. Cheap versions may cause your skin to go yellow.
Do a skin patch test before applying the lotion to your entire body.
Exfoliate before using the lotion.
Moisturize your skin.
Wear the same thing every time you use the lotion - preferably something dark so that stains will not show.

TANNING BEDS OR LAMPS
Here are some tips for using tanning beds or lamps.

Protect your eyes and your lips.
Check with your doctor about the effect of UV light on any medication.
Moisturize your skin before and after the session.
Gradually expose the areas that have been covered up.
Don't over do it and watch the time.

Answer 2

I am pretty white also and honestly the worst thing for people with skin like us is to go out and bake in the sun or lay in a tanning bed! I just read an article about a 22 year old girl who went in a tanning bed once a week and got one cancerous freckle and died like a year later! Definitely don't want to do that! I started using Mary Kay's sunless tanning lotion everywhere and I look tanner and it lasts for almost 3 weeks! I just wear gloves to put it on so its not on my hands or fingernails and its really so simple! Good luck and hope it helped!

Answer 3

try loreal's sublime bronze for light skin. It tans your skin gradually, so don't get discouraged when you don't see results right away. And its always a bad idea to sit in the sun or go to a tanning bed. When you get older you'll end up with skin thats rubbery from sun damage, not to mention skin cancer.

Answer 4

No tanning beds/tanning outside....BAD! A lot of the drug store self tanners as strange at it may seem, work fabulously. Try Loreal sublime bronze...I swear by it.

Answer 5

try sublime self tanner from Loreal or Neutrogena self tanner
tanning beds and the sun is just to risky

Answer 6

if you live in Florida like me, theres really no point in going to a tanning bed, and you can just go in your backyard.....so if you live here or another hott state then just load up on tanning oil and get out there.

Answer 7

i use nicole miller tan wipes.....it works really good...u know if it works that day because u will look tanner by the end of the day.....u just use one for your whole body...well it depends what size your body is....but they work really good i think you should try it....it is Nicole Miller tan wipes

Answer 8

try bannna boat tanning lotion with spf 4 and stay out as long as you can in the sun.or use crisco and rub it on and lie out in the sun.good luck.