How can I get a tan without burning?

Question

It's getting warmer and my mind has turned once again to my pale legs. How can I tan gently without fake tan and without tanning beds? Does sunscreen really block a tan? Is there a way to tan without getting burnt?

I went outside yesterday for about an hour and I got burnt on my face. Help!

Pricipessa I know where you're coming from but I play tennis and therefore have to wear tennis miniskirts. I don't want to look gross but I'm so white right now that if you put a peice of paper up next to my leg it blends in! :)

Answer 1

always always always wear sunscreen! it might not seem like it but sunscreen helps you tan especially if your pale. and once you get darker you can start using tanning oils.

Answer 2

I had my first melanoma removed at age 26. There is no, no, no safe tan. Use the fake stuff in a creme form. I like Vasoline's self tanner as you can match the skin type and get a low level bronze vs that jump out at you orange tan. Plus tanning by the sun & tanning beds will give you wrinkles and age you early. I love being pale-fewer wrinkles and a younger looking face. I just "put on" my tan in the spring and summer after my spf. It's a pain now but in 30 years I can skip the face lifts!

Answer 3

Well if you are like me and many and are fair skinned, then you may not be able to tan in beds or outside. I use this new lotion with a sunscreen and a self tanner. It gradually tans my skin in an even tone over the course of a week or so. I start using it in early spring, kinda like now, then as the weather warms up i already have a sunkissed glow to go with and my skin is free of harmful UV rays. Try it and see what you think. It is nearly every brand of lotion you can think of and also there is a type of it in the new AVON catalog. Good luck.

Answer 4

that's a complicated one...first start up sluggish and continuously use SPF. i understand some human beings say which you will not have the skill to tan with SPF yet you extremely can. I do and that i'm an particularly white interior the wintry climate. and in spite of in case you get a sturdy tan you're able to get burnt, so continuously use SPF. start up sluggish like tanning some circumstances for like 30 min to an hour to get a base tan. After that i pass to in many circumstances stay out all day and not get extremely burnt. i want to coach Maui Babe Browning Lotion (you will get it at Ulta) extremely of an oil because of the fact it has a brown tint to it so it makes me look immediately darker or my nicely-nicely-known venture to do is get interior the pool when I get heat and then get out and not dry off. First you get to kick backpedal via skill of the water, 2nd the water remains on your pores and epidermis so it facilitates mirror the image voltaic accelerating the tan, and nil.33 alongside with your pores and epidermis although being moist you %. up any reasonable breeze making you adventure cooler interior the image voltaic! desire this permits!!

Answer 5

There is no safe way to tan. Going outside in short intervals each day might make you tan vs burn, but it would take a long time and tanning is dangerous and fries your skin. Wear the SPF and enjoy your skin color. Do you really want to look like those skanks who are overtanned and bleached out? Yuck.

Answer 6

Yes you can tan but do yourself a favor and don't. TANNING increases the chances of getting Cancer and aging your skin if you need a tan then just remember our ozone is messed up and tanning comes with a price .USE a store bought tan in a can

Answer 7

Tan in a can.

Tanning in the sun gives you skin cancer. Wear an SPF any time you are outside. Sun SCREEN will allow you to tan. Sun BLOCK will block the tan.

Answer 8

Here are some answers I wrote for another lady earlier today about tanning beds. It might be helpful if that is the route you want to go. Sunscreen is a sun screen, it lets some sun in, but usually blocks UVB rays, which cause burning. Sun block, actually blocks the sun, usually UVA and UVB rays. Gradually lighten up on the SPF starting with a higher SPF, and gradually lower it as you get color. Try a gradual self tanner to help you along. Be sure to exfoliate before application, and be sparing around elbows and knees. Also, use the color that is right for your skin. Don't get the super dark hawaiian tan color if your skin is as white as paper. It won't look natural. I know you said you don't want to use self tanner, or tanning beds, but they really can help out.

When you tan what do you wear: wear whatever you want, usually people go nude to avoid tanning lines.

Is anybody around watching you: you will be in a private room, so bare it all!

How do you keep from getting bra lines(without going completly nude): Hmmm, you can keep moving it around so different areas are exposed. I would suggest just going without so you can lay back and relax, I think tanning is so relaxing, and having to worry about tan lines while you are in there might ruin it for ya!

Do you have to wear eye things: you should, but honestly, I don't. If you keep your eyes closed they should be ok, but maybe use a light SPF on your eyelids. Burnt eyelids hurt.

How much is it: It depends on what you want and how good of a bed you are using. Typically, the level one beds, or weaker beds (which are good to get a base tan) are cheaper. I can't give you accurate prices because I live in Germany, but call a salon, they can tell you. Now with the regular beds (UVB rays) you have a higher chance of burning. If you opt for a high pressure tan, you generally get tanner quicker, they use UVA rays, so you are less likely to burn, but promote aging. These are typically quite a bit more expensive, but usually worth it. Talk to your local salon, they will usually give you a run down of everything if they are knowledgable.

How do you get in all the creases: Best way I have found is to vary your ways of tanning. One time use a lay down bed, the next use a stand up booth, move around a little bit in there. You know arms up, arms down, legs bent, legs flat, that sort of thing. Also, maybe use a lotion with a bronzer in it to help minimize those lines, or lighter areas.

Age or weight limit/restiction: In the beds with the acrylic covering over the lights yes. It is usually pretty tolerant though. If those won't work for you, try the stand up booths, or sometimes the high pressure beds are pretty heavy duty. Again, ask your tanning specialist. They SHOULD know their beds. If they don't seem to, ask for the owner, or go somewhere else.

What kind of lotion: I suggest using one with a light bronzer. It helps your tan look a little darker, a little quicker. But everyone has their own preference. Some people like the tingly lotions, some like plain stuff with a great smell. The tingly stiff, like most Swedish Beauty products, bring your blood to the surface, which is supposed to help the tan, but you will most likely be super red, I get almost a purple tone after using those so be prepared. Ask the specialist though. they can usually be a good judge by looking at your skin. Starting off, you may want to avoid all the frills until you get a base tan. That is probably what they will suggest. Also, when you are starting out, take it slow. You won't notice a tan that quick, but your skin will thank you, I promise!

Is it embarasing: Not at all. You are in your own room. I would suggest bringing a hand towel or something. Some salons don't have ones for your use. You are likely to sweat, well, maybe not the first few times, due to shorter time in the beds. Also, bring something to put your hair up if necessary. And be sure to clean the bed your self before use. Salon workers do clean them between uses, but play it safe and do it yourself, so you aren't getting someone elses fungus or anything else. Usually they do a good job of keeping things clean, but you never know what happens if they get in a hurry. The only way to be sure is to do it yourself ;)

How to keep from burning: Take it slow. Like I said before, it will take longer to get results, but if you burn you have just wasted all the time and money you already used trying to get that tan. Not to mention the cost of the plastic surgery to get rid of those wrinkles! Hehe, jk.

Tips on getting brown and not red: Once you have a base tan, start with the bronzers too. They will help give you a different tone. Don't get crazy and tan every day in the beginning. Gradual is the key. And apply lotion all over everyday to keep that tan. If you do get a slight burn, do the usual aloe lotion stuff. Get a lotion to specifically help keep your tan, like banana boat, australian gold, or something. Also, some salons will have lotions that help minimize the effects after you have a slight burn. Most salons don't carry it, and I for get the name, but it has all kinds of antioxidants and junk in it. I wish I remembered the name becaust it is a miracle worker.

Hope this helps you all out!
Source(s):

I worked at an awesome tanning salon for like 3 years!