How long do I need to lay out in the sun to develop a tan?

Question

Hey everyone! I have very fair skin and I am interested in just tanning it up a bit. I'm not gonna "fake n' bake" in an indoor tanning booth (it is unsafe and very expensive) and those lotions/sprays are ****! How long do I need to lay out in the sun in order to develop just a little bit of a tan? thank you!

Answer 1

A lot of people would say outdoor tanning is just as unsafe.

But anyway, from my experience, I think it depends on two things: 1. How "well" you tan and 2. How sunny it is.

I got a VERY dark tan one summer from lying in the sun for maybe about an hour (originally a sunburn). It was a really hot, sunny day. It's been a little over a year now and most of the tan has faded. My friend who was with me didn't get tanned as much, so that's what I mean by how well you tan. Some don't get tanned as easily.

I'm not exactly sure, but I would say 30 minutes on a sunny, summer day sounds good for the average person. Maybe less depending on how much sun there is. You should use your good judgment on that. Less time if very sunny, more time if not very.

Just be aware of the risk of skin cancer!

Answer 2

don't unnecessarily 'bake' yourself in the sun!
di it with a good sun tan lotion.
too much sunbath can be hazardous to the skin!