tanning tips...?

[cozmokramer]

anyone have any tanning tips?

i've tried it but i can't seem to maintain a good tan...

how often do most of you go and for how long?

do you use cream enhancers while tanning?

 

[Mr.X]

I tanned 2 times a week (30min each time) for 4 weeks, then I tan 1 time a week (30min w/ some tanning lotion)... once a week is a good way to maintain

Mr.X

 

[cozmokramer]

mr X....

do you peel or how do you avoid peeling?

 

[cozmokramer]

and what about the pills that suppossedly help your body release chemicals that cause your skin to tan without even being in the sunlight?

 

[Mr.X]

Once your body has a base tan, then you will not peel.
Do not take pills, they are not a good idea.
Here's a sample tanning schedule:
Week:
1=4 times a week (20-30min depending on your whiteness)
2="^"
3="^"
4=3 times a week
5=3 times a week
5=2 times a week
6=2 times a week
7=2 times a week
8=1 time
9=1 time
10=none
11=none
12=1 time
13=1 time
14=1 time
This is all maintaining the tan. Just tan one time a week once you have achieved a good base.

Mr.X

 

[cozmokramer]

thanks MR X... great info for me!

 

[Mr.X]

one more thing: don't use tanning lotions until you are on your maintainanace weeks, because otherwise you could BURN and PEEL. I would start using the lotion, if you choose to do so, on the 9th week. (once you have achieved a nice base)

Mr.X

 

[cozmokramer]

thanks again for the info... what kind of tanning cream do you use or reccommend?

what about moisturizers... do you put NON tanning lotion on yourself daily?

 

[johnny iron]

First, let me start by saying i tan pretty easily, because of my mediterranean background FWIW. Your skin looks a little lighter, so take that into consideration. Here's what I do:
Week 1: Two 15 minute sessions at even intervals.
(you might want to start with ten minute sessions just in case)
Week 2: Two 20 minute sessions.
Week 3: Three 20 minute sessions.
Week 4: Maintenance, two 20 minute sessions.

I continue like this for a max of six weeks, then take a minimum 2 months off. Although I do agree with Mr. X that u can just maintain with one session a week, I take some time of for safety issues. I use a bronzer (california tan for me), always wear goggles, shower after and pack on as much moisturizer as humanly possible after my shower, especially on the face. I also up my antioxidant intake. I use a moisturizer on my face daily, regardless if i tan or not. This is your skin, and it has to last you a lifetime, don't get cheap with it. Buy quality moisturizers and dont forget your antioxidants.

 

[Ironfoce]

One thing you may want to keep in mind about tanning beds, every one is different. Some work better w/ different skin types. For example, I too am of a mediterranean background, and I alternate between two different beds. One of them is a standing bed w/ I think 36 200-watt bulbs. The other is a regular laying one with 12-16 160-watt bulbs on each side and 400-watt bulbs for the face. The standing one, since it is of a higher wattage, only lasts 9 minutes. The other one lasts 15 minutes. So take into account wattage and match the duration and watttage type w/ your skin type. Especially when trying to build a base. You don't want to fry yourself.