im going to Mexico and last time i whent i got burned. im really really pale. how can i tan and not burn?
2007-01-20 13:16:16 · 12 answers · asked by beardedoctopus 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Go to a tanning bed and when you tan for the first time only do 5 min., for 3 days then move up to 7 min. and then 10 and then 20. for about 2 weeks then you will have the start of a new tan and you will look good and you will not burn. I got burned on a bed the 1st time in years since I been on a bed, but I liad on the bed the 1st time 2 long. Start out less time and then move up 2 more time.
2007-01-20 13:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by rhondabhorn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a sunny climate now, start tanning each day like 30 minutes front/back. If you live where it's cold, go to a tanning salon. Stay in the equivalent of 30 minutes. Continue for a couple days until you just start to get a little tan. All you want to do is get a "base tan", to adjust your skin to sunlight. Don't stay out longer than an hour or two when you go on your trip. This all depends of course on your complexion, very fair, less time each time, the darker your pigmentation the longer you could stay out. Be sure to use a sunscreen, too. It won't keep you from tanning, just help with the UV rays.
2007-01-20 21:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you wanting to tan while in Mexico or no? If you did, I would start going to a tanning salon now to get a base tan that will help you from burning in Mexico. I would also get a lotion with a good SPF.
2007-01-21 14:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Emily S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've got some time before going to Mexico. Go to a tanning salon once a week to get your melanin used to the UV rays. If you get a good base tan before you go, you most likely wont burn.
2007-01-20 21:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by dewdrop034 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tanning is your skins reaction to the sun. It releases pigments to protect it from getting damaged.
Use any SPF factor of 30 or higher and you'll take longer to tan, but you'll spare your skin from damage and prevent yourself from looking like a sagging prune when your 60.
Be careful!!
2007-01-20 21:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by Obi-Wan Kenobi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear sunscreen at least SPF 30 or higher. You will still tan it just takes a little longer. Wear a floppy hat to keep your face covered & some sunglasses. :)
2007-01-20 21:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jess_DH13 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have time , get a head start at a tanning salon.. also wear plenty of sunscreen , apply it before you leave the room and after you get out of the water
2007-01-20 21:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey!! you should use, coconut oil or brazilian nut oil on your skin as well as lite moisturizing sunscreen. that helps to work out a gradual tan during hot hols!!!
i do this all the time. the oil (btw only on your body never use the oil on your face!)
the body shop has good oils and moisturizers and is international, so you can get it anywhere!!
2007-01-20 21:33:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear a sunscreen
it allows you to get a little tan
without burning
and plus not protecting you skin from the sun
isn't good for you
skin cancer
and all from the harmful uv rays.
2007-01-20 21:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you can wear sunscreen, go to a tanning salon, use fake taning lotion, or just deal wid it
2007-01-20 22:55:33 · answer #10 · answered by *~Jessica~* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋