posted July 13, 2000 01:54 AM            

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Sorry but this doesn't have a whole lot to do with Body Building or fitness. I've read all about these Canthaxathin pills which are supposed to tan your skin. So if anyone has tried them let me know if they work? Thanks for your time.

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posted July 13, 2000 09:23 AM            

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I understand it turns you an orange color for a long time. Around the hands and feet more so. From what I have read, it is not a good experience and the tanners you spread on are much more effective for a better look.

Bunny
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posted July 13, 2000 10:01 AM         

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I was curious about the same thing. I saw these pills for sale and wondered if they worked. I'm blond, fair skinned and have used the self tanners. So you think the pills are a no-go?

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posted July 13, 2000 04:35 PM            

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I've heard that the colour starts off as red-brown, then it darkens with time. And the palms of your hands and soles of your feet turn orange when too much is taken. That doesn't sound too bad, but is it true?

Bunny how often do you have to apply the spread on stuff and does it look natural?

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posted July 13, 2000 08:37 PM            

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I think the question is appropriate to bodybuilding. Tanning is a big issue for bodybuilders, especially for competitors. I tried Canthaxanthin pills about 7 years ago and they didn't do a thing for me except make the palms of my hands look orange. I, too, am a fair skinned light eyed blonde and suspected that maybe you have to actually have some melanin for that stuff to work. Don't know, but never bothered with it again.

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