What should I do about my tattoo on my back when I am tanning?

Answer 1

i have the same problem! this may sound kinda dumb but what i did was just have my friend cut out a piece of fabric in the shape of my tattoo and i place it over it when I'm laying out in the sun. lol

Answer 2

You shouldn't go tanning.

We all know that prolonged sun exposure can lead to skin cancer in many, yet why do we not realize the potential dangers of tanning booths? In some ways, radiation emitted from tanning source may be even MORE dangerous.

Here's what we do know: There are almost 20,000 tanning salons across the United States that are visited by more than a million people a day. Most salons promote their devices, which emit Ultraviolet A (UVA) light (which is thought to be safer than Ultraviolet B light).

However, according to recent research, UVA light received in a salon may be two to three times more than the UVA light we receive from the sun on Earth. Additionally, there is a strong link between UVA light and malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer.

Despite the common perception otherwise, the only benefit tanning provides is cosmetic. In addition to cancer, prolonged radiation exposure can lead to a dysfunctional immune system, sun and eye burns, cataracts, and photosensitivity reactions to medications.

Researchers estimate that a twenty-minute visit to the tanning booth is equivalent to spending a day at the beach. And contrary to most claims, there is no truth in getting a "base tan" in protecting against future sunburns.

Despite the risks, tanning booths are as popular as ever, and it is unfortunate that more physicians don't speak out more on this hotbed issue. People who may be especially at risk for skin cancer include those who:

Have a family history of skin cancer
Are fair skinned, light eyed individuals
Burn easily
Spend a great deal of time outdoors, or have had a lifelong exposure to sun
If you must artificially tan, it is imperative that you are sure that the tanning salon follows federal guidelines. These include:

Sun lamp devices must limit the amount of radiation emitted
Eye-goggles must be provided for ultraviolet protection
Education must be provided about the use of the tanning booth
People using tanning salons must be warned about the risk of ultraviolet light exposure
Sun lamp devices must include a timer limiting the amount of radiation given
Sun lamp devices must include a label stating the proper amount of radiation

Answer 3

Use a zinc based sunscreen on just the tattoo, and enjoy the sun. It's worked for me, and I live at the beach. And after a bit of time, you can learn how to twist your arms enough to do it yourself. If not, someone who is at the beach or works at the solarium can help you. Just ask someone non-creepy. People have always been more that helpful for me, and my tat still looks like new :)

Answer 4

well for me IM AN MAN i would say show it all but like i think you should let the tattoo get a tan to because it will help it stay and dry like faster but if u had it for a while then nothin is goin to happen to it but if its new then i would say like put some healing stuf on it an then tan but try not to lean on it the whole time...... well thanks and hope you get ay tan on

Answer 5

Cover the tattoo, because tanning will cause it to fade.

Answer 6

Nothing, it'll be fine. If you just got it don't go to the tanning bed for atleast 2 weeks. I have three tatoos and tanned and they are fine♥

Answer 7

My Friend has one on her back and she used a sun screen. They should sell it at the tanning salon. It came in a tube like chap stick.

Answer 8

just use sunblock. i do and my tattoo hasn't faded yet. just be careful when ur applying it (or if u get someone else to apply it) that u don't end up with a lovely white outline where they went outside the lines and onto ur back!!

Answer 9

If the tat is new --- nothing! You should not be tanning for a period of time. Ask the artitst.

Answer 10

Ugh!
Nought, I guess or may be cover it with some cream.
I don't know, I'm male!
Or may be ask it to wear shades and a wee bikini.