Help!!!..sunbed/tanning prior to holiday

[AngelWings]

I'm new to this site & tanning (sunbed) i would like to know how long would it take for me to get a golden tan (going on holiday in 4 months and a couple of weeks) if im pale and what is the average wattage of what i should be using on a bed building up my minutes? If anyone could help i would be very grateful...

 

[catsaremad]

have you thought about spray tanning instead, its alot safer

 

[AngelWings]

have you thought about spray tanning instead, its alot safer

Yeah i've had them done before i dont like them because they make me quite orange and plus it would be no good for my holiday because they only last 4/5 days i'm going for 2 weeks..

 

[Bagpuss]

surely by the time the spray tan has worn off you will have already caught the sun and be getting a "real tan"...?

 

[AngelWings]

surely by the time the spray tan has worn off you will have already caught the sun and be getting a "real tan"...?

No i did that last year and i did not gain any colour at all just slightly red and i put sun cream on to =[

 

[jes]

Hi,

There's 6 different skin types which, amongst other things, decides how you should use a sunbed. If you're skin type 1 you must not use one at all!

Therefore without seeing you and doing a proper consultation, I don't think it's right for us to suggest how you should use sunbeds. Please go to a reputable sunbed shop and they'll advise you properly

jes

 

[AngelWings]

Hi,

There's 6 different skin types which, amongst other things, decides how you should use a sunbed. If you're skin type 1 you must not use one at all!

Therefore without seeing you and doing a proper consultation, I don't think it's right for us to suggest how you should use sunbeds. Please go to a reputable sunbed shop and they'll advise you properly

jes

Thanks, i filled out a tanning questionnaire at the salon to see what skin type i am and i'm just above skin type 1...

 

[*sarah*]

I know you said you had tried spray tanning but perhaps it was not the correct one for you, I go orangey with alot of tan's but the one I use Xen Tan never turns me orange and I go dark too :biggrin: you could always get a spray done then buy some dark lotion or bronze lux to take with you, you would need to use an oil free sunblock for this as oil would break down your tan, and so would the aftersun this would need to be oil free too.
But you could have a good colour all throughout you holiday without damaging your skin hth xx

 

[jes]

Hi, there's no such thing as 'just above', so it's best to assume that you are skin type 1.

Skin type 1 must not use sunbeds and you must be equally careful in the sun when you're on holiday

jes

 

[AngelWings]

I know you said you had tried spray tanning but perhaps it was not the correct one for you, I go orangey with alot of tan's but the one I use Xen Tan never turns me orange and I go dark too :biggrin: you could always get a spray done then buy some dark lotion or bronze lux to take with you, you would need to use an oil free sunblock for this as oil would break down your tan, and so would the aftersun this would need to be oil free too.
But you could have a good colour all throughout you holiday without damaging your skin hth xx

Sounds like a good idea i've been doing some research on bronzers i'd be worried about sweating on holiday though and it all coming off and going patchy =[ if the sunbeds dont go to plan i might just have to try that better than being horrible and pale lol thanks =] x

 

[*sarah*]

:suprised:The bronze lux is probably the best for wearing off, but I applied my tan last friday have used oil free moisturiser a few times this week and its still on, no patchiness at all topped up with some bronze lux looks perfect.
Can be hard making the transition from sunbeds to fake tan I was a sunbed junkie and was ruining my skin so glad I only did it for a yr or 2, seriously fake tan is not a hassle if you think your skin will not look like a hand bag in 10yrs time :biggrin: or worse get skin cancer xx

 

[diamondpuppy]

You are all strange people.Why nobody even cant think that going on holiday with a pale skin can be much more dangerouse then spend few minutes in a tan shop.You have been brain washed. Also we have to stop travelling to the hot countries as for holidays and I am quite sure that half of you are smokers but you dont care about lung cancer,do you? What about overweight,plastics houses,plastic food and MC Donalds? Can you guarantee me that spray tan and other stuffs are safe for skin? Sorry,forgot about acrylic nails...Regards

 

[tigi]

I used sun beds for a few years and have spent christmas recovering from my second malignant melanoma caused by sun bed use. the world health organisation state sunbed use is the THE contributing factor to skin cancer in under 35s.

Its with good reason that the lovely people have given you this advise. its because they care about YOU and your skin.

I wish someone had told me not to use them, I wouldnt be where i am today, i am very lucky , but i did have to sit next to a lovely lady aged 41 who has been given only a few months, watching her cry on christmas eve was possibly the most heart breaking thing and it tore me to shreds, as her melanoma was not caught in time, her beautiful and very precious four year old is going to be without a mummy next christmas. she used sunbeds for years and will now pay for it with her life.

Oh, and I have olive skin, never burned in the sun ALWAYS wear sun factor and have always taken great care of my skin. Yet, here i am , with a lovely scar!

I cant comment on lung cancer, overwieght, plastic things and MC donalds so cant help you there hun, but my advise to you is to stay away from sun beds and to tan slowly safely and to to have a great holiday.

 

[Tina67]

Well said. I'm sorry to hear about your illness and glad you are now recovering. I too used sunbeds alot when I was younger because we weren't aware of the dangers. I think anyone who uses one now is playing Russian Roulette, no-one can be certain it won't happen to them, the dangers are well documented. With the right protection in the real sun there is no reason not to tan safely but even then there it is still risky. There are so many self tanners on the market now catering for every skin tone, there really is no reason to use sunbeds.

 

[BABSann]

The Dangers of Sunbeds

Sun beds can cause cancer, accelerate ageing


Probably better to go the safe option and have a spray or hands on fake tan.There are lots on the market.:hug:

 

[BABSann]

You are all strange people.Why nobody even cant think that going on holiday with a pale skin can be much more dangerouse then spend few minutes in a tan shop.You have been brain washed. Also we have to stop travelling to the hot countries as for holidays and I am quite sure that half of you are smokers but you dont care about lung cancer,do you? What about overweight,plastics houses,plastic food and MC Donalds? Can you guarantee me that spray tan and other stuffs are safe for skin? Sorry,forgot about acrylic nails...Regards

The problem is most people only take a holiday to hotter countries once a year whereas the sunbed worshipper tends to use the sunbed probably 3 times a week,every week all year round.I used to work in a spa and saw how addicted people were to our sunbed.It was shocking and they would push sometimes to have longer than was safe all because they wanted tanned skin.

I am fortunate to be olive skinned and therefore have never been on a sunbed,however I wouldn't go on one because I know of the dangers.Incidently I dont smoke,I do eat healthily,I am not overweight and when I go on holiday I wear very good protection,keep out of the midday sun and always wear a wide brimmed hat.

I'm lost as to why acrylic nails have been mentioned,it is important that the dangers are pointed out,I dont consider that strange at all.Its because we care.

 

[jes]

The problem is most people only take a holiday to hotter countries once a year whereas the sunbed worshipper tends to use the sunbed probably 3 times a week,every week all year round.

Reputable tanning salons do not let anybody have more than 60 sessions a year so this equates to 10 hours a year. The World Health Organisation says 10 mins on a sunbed is the same as 10 mins in the Mediterranean sun and I'm sure that most people on their 2 week Spanish holiday spend more than 10 hours in the sun!

Unfortunately everybody seems so obsessed with demonising sunbeds that they're missing the point. The World Health Organisation have classified UVR, from any source (including the sun) to be a carcinogenic.

Some people will always want a real tan and they'll lay in the sun and/or use sunbeds. What we need is a government body to bring out some real facts and figures and some guidelines so people can decide what's best

jes

 

[BABSann]

Reputable tanning salons do not let anybody have more than 60 sessions a year so this equates to 10 hours a year. The World Health Organisation says 10 mins on a sunbed is the same as 10 mins in the Mediterranean sun and I'm sure that most people on their 2 week Spanish holiday spend more than 10 hours in the sun!

Unfortunately everybody seems so obsessed with demonising sunbeds that they're missing the point. The World Health Organisation have classified UVR, from any source (including the sun) to be a carcinogenic.

Some people will always want a real tan and they'll lay in the sun and/or use sunbeds. What we need is a government body to bring out some real facts and figures and some guidelines so people can decide what's best

jes

I for one know that yes reputable tanning salons should not let anyone have more than 60 sessions a year however my clients and friends have told me how they go to other salons to top up in between,what about unmanned sunbed salons??(we have one here in town:irked There is no way that sessions can be timed/monitered.

I dont want to get into a war of words. I was talking about the sunbed worshipper .Sadly as I said earlier people get addicted to the sun bed or sunbathing and this is where there is an issue.

I agree with you on the governing body and I think this is something that they are trying to do.

 

[diamondpuppy]

Melanoma in most cases is not cause by using sunbeds, I dont want to debate here.We live in a free(ha ha) country and we are free to make our choices. Statistically the main causes of death are heart probs,lung cancer, circulatory probs and alcohol related illnesses.

 

[BABSann]

Melanoma in most cases is not cause by using sunbeds, I dont want to debate here.We live in a free(ha ha) country and we are free to make our choices. Statistically the main causes of death are heart probs,lung cancer, circulatory probs and alcohol related illnesses.

Its a forum and people tend to debate....yes you are free to make your choice as I am to add a couple of links to those that may want to read them and to point out things I feel should be pointed out.

Incidently the main factor that increases the risk of melanoma is ultravoilet light which comes from the sun or sunbeds.There are other reasons yes,but if you know something can increase your risk of cancer why do it?I know I wouldn't.Anyway,this is my view you're entitled to your opinion as I am mine.