Is there a safe way to tan?

[biggest_man_in_the_world]

I'm not talking tanning sprays or cream. Actual tanning...what is the safest way to do it for someone with fairly fair skin (and a grandparent that suffered from skin cancer)?

I've looked on the internet but can't find much apart from how all tanning is unhealthy.

Like is it a lot safer to only tan for very short periods of time so you don't get any burning or is this just as bad/not worth doing?

What about tanning with sun cream? Does that make it healthier or does it just make you last longer in the sun without tanning?

Anyone with any knowledge/views on this ...Please reply.

Thanks

 

[MissJanet79]

Well I know that the celebs (JLO etc.), go get their tans professionally sprayed. It a bit pricey but you get a nice even tan in seconds. & it's not one of those Box things in the tan salon that sprays you. It's an actual person who will spray it on you & make sure that there's no marks etc. A lot of upscale salons have this service.

 

[biggest_man_in_the_world]

Well I know that the celebs (JLO etc.), go get their tans professionally sprayed. It a bit pricey but you get a nice even tan in seconds. & it's not one of those Box things in the tan salon that sprays you. It's an actual person who will spray it on you & make sure that there's no marks etc. A lot of upscale salons have this service.

Thanks for replying.

I would't like to do this though, mainly because I'm sure the change would be pretty drastic as I'm fairly pale naturally , secondly I can't afford it.

 

[MissJanet79]

Thanks for replying.

I would't like to do this though, mainly because I'm sure the change would be pretty drastic as I'm fairly pale naturally , secondly I can't afford it.

I hear you - it can be pricey. But just so you know, there's levels to which you tan - they don't make you look too dark. It depends on your skin tone, preference etc. You might want to try those "Spray boxes" at the tanning salons.

 

[Seashell]

My specialist said if you're going to tan, be careful not to burn, wear a sunscreen. Burning will increase the risk.

 

[matto18]

i put pure vitamin E oil on my face before and after tanning. i've heard that that could help quite a bit. i read somewhere (i think in a mens health magazine) that a mixture of vitamin E & C applied to the skin can eliminate 97% of the free radicals associated with tanning, but that is probably horse shit. don't trust me.

 

[vinylgroover]

If you have fair skin and a family history of skin cancer, i would advise against tanning period.

 

[biggest_man_in_the_world]

If you have fair skin and a family history of skin cancer, i would advise against tanning period.

See that's what I'm thinking ...its not really a family history...just one grandparent...I have quite fair skin..not completely pale.

But I wan't a slight tan...nothing too drastic, just don't want to be pale.

Thanks for your input.

 

[matto18]

well, if you're skin IS too pale, you will get a shit-ton of freckles before you get much of a tan. which doesn't look too great IMO, but good luck.

 

[FitFossil]

If only they'd hurry up and get that drug Melanotan on the market. It was originally being developed in Australia because of the high skin cancer rates. It makes the melanin in the skin tan a real tan - not that orange look those other "tanning" pills give. When the inventor was testing it though, it not only gave him a tan but also an 8 hour erection! Now 2 different companies are working on it - one for the tanning, the other for the other.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

the company is epitan, they are currently testing out of brisbane...they used to test out of adelaide, and at the time were having injection site issues (since resolved, apparently)

im thinking about participating in the phase 3 trial, shouldnt be too long.

i tan easily already, but id love to do it without sun..

 

[saint808]

get a good lotion and NEVER burn.... build up slowly... also mystic tan booths have several settings do you can gradually build up and yes it does look good now and not orange like other fake tan stuff.

http://www.mystictan.com/

also see a dermatologist at least once a year or more to see if any moles or freckles change color.

 

[b fold the truth]

We have 20 minute beds here...and I'd suggest going for 3 minutes 4x a week the first week and adding 2 minutes per session per week and see what the effects are. Just try not to burn, ever.

Drink lots of water and keep your skin hydrated. It can take up to 2 weeks to fully hydrate your skin once it is dehydrated. If you have more hydrated skin...you are less likely to burn in the first place.

B True

 

[Y_lifter]

If any of you ladies want to learn how to tan, remember, I'll be surf fishing
Monday.
I'd be glad to give you a day long lesson..

 

[biggest_man_in_the_world]

We have 20 minute beds here...and I'd suggest going for 3 minutes 4x a week the first week and adding 2 minutes per session per week and see what the effects are. Just try not to burn, ever.

Drink lots of water and keep your skin hydrated. It can take up to 2 weeks to fully hydrate your skin once it is dehydrated. If you have more hydrated skin...you are less likely to burn in the first place.

B True

But is there still a danger even if I don't burn?

 

[onerepmaximum]

But is there still a danger even if I don't burn?

Stress less, bro. You gotta die of something.

 

[Seashell]

But is there still a danger even if I don't burn?

Yes, there is.

If you don't want to worry about skin cancer, then you need to stay out of the sun (& tanning beds) altogether. Burning ofcourse is worse than tanning, but tanning is still increasing your chances, especially if there's a family history, you're fair-skinned, and have burned in the past.

 

[biggest_man_in_the_world]

Stress less, bro. You gotta die of something.

Yep, but I'd rather live past 40.

 

[beastboy]

Yep....clothed.

 

[The_Ghost]

the key is moderation. start off slow and build up a base and make sure you don't burn.

 

[Seashell]

Biggest, check out this link, it covers everything..

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html

 

[The_Ghost]

Biggest, check out this link, it covers everything..

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html

Don't you have to have a tan to give out tanning advice hehehehehehehe

 

[tiger88]

www.fantasytan.com

skin cancer aint worth it

 

[The_Ghost]

www.fantasytan.com

skin cancer aint worth it

bah, its all about moderation and if I go I will be the biggest, most tanned corpse in them morgue, so I got that going for me!!

 

[tiger88]

bah, its all about moderation and if I go I will be the biggest, most tanned corpse in them morgue, so I got that going for me!!

well dude i live where there is sun shine 300 + days a year....i gotta be careful

 

[superqt4u2nv]

bah, its all about moderation and if I go I will be the biggest, most tanned corpse in them morgue, so I got that going for me!!

This has been the official declaration from the founder and president of George Hamilton society for tanning.

 

[The_Ghost]

This has been the official declaration from the founder and president of George Hamilton society for tanning.

Are you mocking me since I graduated at the head of the class with honours from the George Hamiltion School of Tan.

I was validictorian you know!!!!

 

[tiger88]

Are you mocking me since I graduated at the head of the class with honours from the George Hamiltion School of Tan.

I was validictorian you know!!!!

wrinkles bro....look like leather


chemical peels work awsome but sun can be harsh on the ole face

 

[The_Ghost]

wrinkles bro....look like leather


chemical peels work awsome but sun can be harsh on the ole face

If you take care of your skin and do it in moderation this don't happen. Trust me I have been hearing this for years and still look younger then my age.

Its all about moderation!

 

[Seashell]

Don't you have to have a tan to give out tanning advice hehehehehehehe

Not if you have a parent that had skin cancer.

 

[The_Ghost]

Not if you have a parent that had skin cancer.

I sorry hun, I didn't know!

Then you make sure you stay white please!!!!!

 

[b fold the truth]

But is there still a danger even if I don't burn?

You can always choose to dress like Michael Jackson to help the risks...but who wants to be like that anyway?

You aren't going to develop cancer in a week, month, or a year. Skin cancer is developed over MANY YEARS OF BURNING.

B True

 

[DDRMAN]

Ok, I am NO expert on the subject.....But, I have looked into it. As I understand it, tanning is GOOD for you......But, and again I say BUT......it is best if done in short periods every day....in natural sunlight..with a small sunscreen....and afterwards use a VERY good moisturizer.....Now, I am assuming that since you are so very worried about your health you are willing to do other things.....Well, I hope you have plenty of time on your hands. Because it looks like it will be a slow process. But, it should be safe and should work. I've read that the worst thing to do is try to tan too quickly....Just take your anti-oxidants and get a good tanning lotion and moisturizer....And go fishing or bike riding every day...It may not be what you want, but you should get a tan. DDRMAN

 

[Raina]

Anyone who says there's a healthy way to get a tan from UV exposure is full of it. A tan is your body's unhappy reaction to such exposure. I used to be a tanning junkie up until the past couple of months. Now I just can't justify damaging my skin for vanity. Yeah for spray on or self tanner.

 

[Puddles]

You aren't going to develop cancer in a week, month, or a year. Skin cancer is developed over MANY YEARS OF BURNING.

B True

No, it does not take many years of burning to develop skin cancer.

Especially if you have light skin, light eyes, or a family history your chances are much greater to develop cancer.

I tanned in a bed for less than 2 yrs., not too much, never burnt in the tanning beds, I have fair skin and blue eyes, no family history, and I'm 37. Last year I developed a mole that had to be removed because if left alone it would have become cancer. The biopsy showed it had changing cells so a complete removal was done, a deep excision leaving about a one inch scar. I can only attribute this to the tanning bed since it was in an area that never got natural sun. My husband and I both noticed the mole within 24 hours of eachother, that's what made us suspicious of it.

Tanning, either naturally or artificially, is damaging to the skin. If you want safe color, go to the spray tanning booth or use self tanning creams.

 

[b fold the truth]

No, it does not take many years of burning to develop skin cancer.

Especially if you have light skin, light eyes, or a family history your chances are much greater to develop cancer.

I tanned in a bed for less than 2 yrs., not too much, never burnt in the tanning beds, I have fair skin and blue eyes, no family history, and I'm 37. Last year I developed a mole that had to be removed because if left alone it would have become cancer. The biopsy showed it had changing cells so a complete removal was done, a deep excision leaving about a one inch scar. I can only attribute this to the tanning bed since it was in an area that never got natural sun. My husband and I both noticed the mole within 24 hours of eachother, that's what made us suspicious of it.

Tanning, either naturally or artificially, is damaging to the skin. If you want safe color, go to the spray tanning booth or use self tanning creams.

And it was determined that the mole came from the tanning bed?

B True

 

[jd_uk]

And it was determined that the mole came from the tanning bed?

B True

Umm she has a pretty good point. 2 years of tanning and a cancerous mole in a place not exposed to sunlight only the sunbed, that's fairly conclusive y'know.

I know you worked with tanning beds but that doesn't make you an expert in dermatology.

 

[Puddles]

Exactly. There is no way to tell for sure, but since it wasn't exposed to natural sun then I'm pretty sure it was from the tanning bed, especially since I have no family history of skin cancer. Also, my dermatologist said that if I wanted to keep coming back for more surgeries then I should continue to use the tanning beds. He says they are not safe.

 

[b fold the truth]

Umm she has a pretty good point. 2 years of tanning and a cancerous mole in a place not exposed to sunlight only the sunbed, that's fairly conclusive y'know.

I know you worked with tanning beds but that doesn't make you an expert in dermatology.

I'm far from an expert in anything, especially dermatology. Just asked a simple question.

I am 26 (near 27) and have had a decent tan since I started going to the tanning bed at about the age of 13. I've gone off and on and I'm always outside in the sun getting a tan. I tan fairly easily and I do not burn easily, never have.

For myself, I have always used moisturizers on my skin (head to toe) at least 2x a day. I always use the tanning bed in moderation as well. The longest I've gone in a tanning bed in the past 5 years is 10 minutes in a 20 minute bed. A tan is developed over time...at least a safe(r) one is.

I don't know a lot about Ms. Puddles but I think that one saying that they got a cancerous mole directly from the tanning bed may be a little not entirely conclusive. (sorry, can't think of a way to put it how I want to).

Also, I don't believe that getting sun in a certain area will mean that one will develop cancer in that area...it can pop up in an area that did not receive the sun exposure...or vice versa.

Saying that going to the tanning bed is going to cause you cancer (especially with moderation and short-term use) is like saying that taking anadrol will give you liver cancer. You know what...it "might" in a few cases...but the chances are slim. I know lots of people who live in the sun (or work in the sun) who have never developed skin cancer of any kind. I also know people who have never set foot in a tanning bed...who did get skin cancer.

B True

 

[b fold the truth]

Exactly. There is no way to tell for sure, but since it wasn't exposed to natural sun then I'm pretty sure it was from the tanning bed, especially since I have no family history of skin cancer. Also, my dermatologist said that if I wanted to keep coming back for more surgeries then I should continue to use the tanning beds. He says they are not safe.

Once you have a history...I would NOT go back either. It may be similar to a lung cancer survivor who smokes still.

Seriously...meant you no disrespect. I'm sure that this subject hits "close to home" and I mean no harm.

I see the point that you are making, and I hope that you see mine as well.

B True