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I just want to get everyones opinions.i mean the beds are suppose to filter some stuff out...but idk why some people still tan outside.. what do you all think??
well i know they both arent safe...but i just want to know which one is safer. I needdddd a tan and i will get one. But i just dont know what way i should go.
I recommend trying out spray tanning if you're worried about safety - both of the other kinds cause cancer, but I've never heard of one of them being safer.
I think tanning in a bed is only better than going outside in that it gives you total control over how much exposure you get. It doesn't make the tan itself any safer, though.
Tanning outside would be the "safer" option. Using a lower strength SPF would help you to achieve a tan without getting burnt. The hottest part of the day is between 10am-2pm, so depending on how easily your skin tans, you could spend a short amount of time outside with the low SPF on.
I will admit that I do go to the tanning salon
but i know that it isn't safe...but neither is tanning outside!! People use the vitamin D excuse but you on daily life you get all the vitamin D you need...you don't need to lay out or hit the salon.
I feel more attractive with a subtle tan...so I do go up to 2 times/week.
I also like to get spray tans (I'm not a huge fan of mystic but it is cost-effective...I prefer the "dry" spray tans or the ones they apply on you...but it is pricy $$)
I also use a tinted lotion everyday...I prefer Smitten by Cupids Spell over jergens...the smell is nice, it is easy to rub in and doesn't look orange-y...and I feel like I get darker/faster/immediate color so i can put it on my legs, let dry and then run out the door with a sundress or shorts!
Unfortunatly, tanning indoors OR outdoors isn't safe :(
i heard tanning outside was safer. but like others said, they're both not safe and not worth the risk. why not spray tan?
I know you aren't asking but neither are safe. But they do have a lot more harmful rays in tanning beds to get you a result sooner.
sulli where can i buy that Smitten by Cupids Spell?? I use a different kind and it smells
Aside from the obvious health issues...tanning beds can be a breeding ground for bacteria. They've been on the news lately for being more harmful than outside exposure. Some people get a funky tan color if they use beds too often as well...like that orange-y fakebake look....
i know they arent safe...but i just need a tan for my sisters wedding and my wedding. I usually dont tan just to tan. I just want to look good in my pictures because im really pale :/ I have spray tanned once, but i came out really orange and i smelled. Is there other forms of spray tan that maybe i dont know about??
It sucks being pale. Honestly my legs are sooo pale you can see my veins (no joke!!)
bestpricetanning.com has lots of indoor tanning lotions which is why I know about it but this is my favorite find from it. I like it because I feel like when I wear shorts or dresses I need to give my legs a little tan...makes um look better and I feel less pasty...it drys pretty quickly and doesn't seem to stain anything and the color is what sells me...it isn't too dark or too light (problem I find with jergens!) and it isn't orange :)
http://www.bestpricetanning.com/Smitten/productinfo/WSYS005/
Also, it is advertised as a "after tan" lotion or "UV tanner
Moisturizer" but I use it as a self-tanner :)
According to the Mayo Clinic, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages your skin, whether the exposure comes from tanning beds or natural sunlight. This damage increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. In fact, most tanning beds emit mainly UVA rays — which may increase the risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Could you try a product that gradually makes you tan, like Jergen's Natural Glow lotion? My friend who is super pale tried this, and she liked it. She's so pale she had a hard time finding a foundation that was light enough!
I go to tanning booths a lot, I'm trying to start spay tanning more and booth less.
BUT if your just doing it for your wedding I dont think you need to worry about the health problems. I would say booth over outdoors 10 mins = 30 mins outside depending on where you live
try calling a dermatologists office to see if they can recommend a safer coloring, if this is really important to you.
to me cancer treatments would far out weigh looking non natural.
@virginiamarie bahahhaa oh my thoughts exactly ;) I love the feel...wish it was good for me ;)
It's definitely not good for you but
One tan is not going to give you cancer!
I don't have a good basis but I would definitely vote for outside because I think it has so many other benefits, fresh air, it's been shown to have a really good effect on your happiness, etc. So if you are going to get a tan, get the fun of laying out on the sun.
We're honeymooning in the Carribean and you can bet that I'll be spending a lot of time on the beach (I'll use spf and shade but with my skin it's almost 100% I'll get burned at some point.)
Wow what's up with all the lecturing??? I'm sure by now everyone knows the risks involved with tanning. And I'm sure the OP has heard of self tanning, as most people have. Not everyone likes the obviously fake look spray tanning gives you.
I would say between indoor and outdoor, indoor might be better for you because you can control your exposure and only go for a few minutes. The people who work in the salon should be able to give you some advice on how long to go and the types of lotion that will work for the type of tan you're trying to achieve.
This isn't really a question that can be answered with a poll of the general public...it's a medical question to be answered by doctors and specialists...
I just started to tan again. I am super pale and look like a ghost if I don't! I know its not the healthiest thing to do, but I agree..I LOVEEE the way it makes me feel! I leave the salon happy and warm and the best part is I don't look sickly white like I usually do:)
Both ways are not good.
I'm not a doctor or specialist. Just a plain ole' nurse. However, I can tell you that neither way is safe. If you truly want some color, please consider a spray tan or some other type of self tanner.
Don't buy into the Vitamin D bullsh*t line they try to throw out at the tanner. Check out the American Academy of Dermatology online for their "Be Sun Smart" tips.
if i had to pick, i'll say a smidgen safer to tan outside. did you know the incidence of skin cancer in unusual areas like the pubic area is increasing due to the increased use of tanning beds?
I used to use that Jergens stuff and I LOVED it!
I don't tan well - the sun makes my pink skin turn red (and purple when I burn ... it's disturbing). But that jergens stuff takes the edge off my pale translucsent vampire look and gives a nice bronze-y, natural looking color.
I plan on picking some up next time I'm in the States - it's awesome!
When I tan in a tanning bed I always get that weird "my skin is cooking" smell. Otherwise, they seem pretty comparable.
@rplatzer: oh god, that comment just made me nauseous. Heh.
For spray tanning I would recommend the airbrush tan. Every place I've been to uses the Norvell system. That's what I do in the winter and love it...but as it fades you can get kind of splotchy...but it does last for about a week. It doesn't give you the orangey look...just a bronzed color. As for tanning beds, if you're that fair skinned you should maybe try a high pressured tanning bed. They use different bulbs than a normal bed and the glass has a protective coating that filters out some of the UVB rays. The plus of these beds is that you can tan for the full amount of time and not get a burn. After 3 times I had a really good base tan. They are more on the expensive side but I figured it was worth it since it would have taken me about 8 or 10 times to get the same results. Plus no burning equals no nasty peeling afterwards.
I tan in the tanning bed.. just like everyone one been saying both outside and tanning beds are bad.. might as well go in th etanning bed and lay for 10 mins instead of 30 mins. just to get the same results. I hated spray tan on me.. it missed bunch of places nad places that it did spray I was ORANGE.. same thing with lotions.. they leave your palms and some areas orange and other parts looking okay.. So i would say go to tan at at Tanning bed and you dont have to deal with being orange or look like a cheetah.. :)
You know, it isn't just skin cancer you have to worry about, but also premature aging of the skin.
yeah i always smell weird after I go tanning inside, too. I hate that smell! I'd prefer to tan outside. Not sure if it's all that safer, but at least it's natural sunlight =\. And places like breasts and booties are covered up with a swimsuit. Some places are just never meant to get tan...lol
Yes Starbit- It's the combo of premature aging and cancer that keep me out of the booths. When I was younger, I loved the feeling of the sun on my skin, but I knew tanning caused wrinkles . . . . so I would lie out an put a towel on my face, lol. Or sometimes just lie out and cover my whole body in a towel. I still got that lovely warm feeling and all my friends made fun of me :)
I've never been tan, so I plan on staying pale. If I have any bad farmer lines, I might use a gradual tan lotion. I guess I'm a bit paranoid that spray tan or gradual tan products will stain my dress. But you only wear if for one day so maybe that doesn't matter?
And actually I found this scary quote, "Using sunbeds before age 30 increases your risk of melanoma by 75 percent, says a new study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, using a sunbed just once a month can increase your risk of skin cancer by more than half." So I would be wary of either option.
I'm pretty darn pale and get color pretty easily. When I go outside, I put on suntan lotion, but will still wear tank tops or tube tops to get any color that I might get. Usually I get some or my freckles come out. Add a little of the natural color lotion and it's usually all good. I don't get dark or anything, but it gives me a little more color than usual.
So this topic got me doing a lot of research! I used to use tanning beds a lot, really regret it now, as it's really bad to use them before the age of 18.
Anyway, from what I'm reading, I think tanning beds are worse than the sun, as long as you don't allow yourself to get burnt in the sun. I doubt tanning a few times (gradually of course) in the sun for your wedding is going to cause skin cancer, but repeated exposure is really bad.
If you tan outside, do it gradually and use some form of protection, even if it's like SPF8 which helps to tan, but also protects a bit.
I have done a bit of research on the indoor/outdoor debate. I think the big issue against outdoor tanning is that it is hard to regulate. People aren't good judges of how much sun you are actually getting. For example, most people burn the worst on a cloudy day because they aren't aware of the sun that is coming through. Indoor beds help regulate and automatically shut off after 10 minutes.
However, I personally feel that if you can regulate your outdoor usage, it is better than indoor beds.
Neither one! I got skin cancer, so I'm all for the natural look! We use LOTS of sunscreen in my family! Its like lotion for us :)
Well I'll start by saying that I'm not an enormous fan of the insinuation that being pale on your wedding day is a bad thing--I plan to look good in my pictures despite the fact that I am, in fact, so pale that you can see the veins in my legs...and my arms....and my neck. Oh well. If only we could break the stereotype that insists that pale is ugly...maybe we'd cut down on the incidence of skin cancer. That being said, I think tanning outside is better. My sister owns a couple of spray tan salons and she knows a good bit about tanning in general, and that's always her recommendation because the beds are so much more concentrated. But really, if you find someone (like my sister) who's really good at airbrushing, you can get an incredible spray tan. If you're in the Austin area and want a recommendation, PM me!
What's interesting is that society always aspires to look like an unattainable ideal. Back in the old days, pale, plumper ladies were in vogue. The most desirable ladies were the ones that could afford to avoid a life of hard work in the sun (hence the paleness), and could afford enough food to look healthy (hence the plumpness). This ideal stayed strong up until the 20s when flappers were scandalous enough to be athetlic, sunbathe, and this is when dieting became trendy. I just think it's interesting when you look at old paintings or statues, the most beautiful women were pale, full figured and had rosy cheeks- all signs of their health and status. Lol maybe I'm analyzing too much, but I think it's interesting.
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