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RunninTeach
Cathlete
I am fake baking right now but only temporarily for special circumstances. I didn't want to be pasty white in my sister's Bahamas wedding photos next week. I considered the sunless tanning lotions except I don't trust myself to do it evenly and not get it all over my clothes. But I do not plan to do this again. I am fair-skinned with quite a few freckles and moles, so it's esp. not a wise move for me. Every time I go in the box, I think about how wrong and unsafe it is. And it's expensive! I'm not only putting myself at risk, but I'm also paying through the nose for it! Next time I'll just "embrace my paleness."
While I do enjoy spending some time in the real sun, I use SPF 50 and spend the majority of my time in the shade.
[font face="heather" font color=brick red size=+2]~Cathy [/font face] http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif
"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
While I do enjoy spending some time in the real sun, I use SPF 50 and spend the majority of my time in the shade.
[font face="heather" font color=brick red size=+2]~Cathy [/font face] http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wavesmile.gif
"Out on the roads there is fitness and self-discovery and the persons we were destined to be." -George Sheehan
pebblesus
Cathlete
Me!
I've been tanning for over 12 years.. and probably always will.
I don't look like an old shoe if that's what you're thinking... I have nice skin in my genetics and I only tan my face and neck for a few minutes every couple visits.. your body is a lot more resiliant than the face and neck. I can't get very dark in the beds so there's no point in going anymore than I do to maintain the tan I have.
I find that a little tan looks good, makes me look leaner and takes a few pounds off lol. Make sure if you do choose to tan to re-hydrate and use the appropiate moiturizers.
Take care not to burn.. your skin remembers EVERY burn it has EVER had and THAT is what put people at real risk of problems (more htan double the risk for cancer) as you are damaging your DNA causing mutations which can eventually lead to mispigmentations and growths .. plus most skin cancers are more apt in people that are genetically predisposed to such conditions as well.. like with diabetes and high blood pressure.. so a little tan isn't outrageously dangerous if cancers aren't in your family bloodline. At least.. it's certainly no more dangerous to your health than smoking, high cholesterol or being exsessivly overweight
Tanning excessivly will definitly make you look like an old boot that's why i don't get carried away (plus I could never get that dark anyway)-- but it sure does make you feel better in the middle of winter!
I've been tanning for over 12 years.. and probably always will.
I don't look like an old shoe if that's what you're thinking... I have nice skin in my genetics and I only tan my face and neck for a few minutes every couple visits.. your body is a lot more resiliant than the face and neck. I can't get very dark in the beds so there's no point in going anymore than I do to maintain the tan I have.
I find that a little tan looks good, makes me look leaner and takes a few pounds off lol. Make sure if you do choose to tan to re-hydrate and use the appropiate moiturizers.
Take care not to burn.. your skin remembers EVERY burn it has EVER had and THAT is what put people at real risk of problems (more htan double the risk for cancer) as you are damaging your DNA causing mutations which can eventually lead to mispigmentations and growths .. plus most skin cancers are more apt in people that are genetically predisposed to such conditions as well.. like with diabetes and high blood pressure.. so a little tan isn't outrageously dangerous if cancers aren't in your family bloodline. At least.. it's certainly no more dangerous to your health than smoking, high cholesterol or being exsessivly overweight
Tanning excessivly will definitly make you look like an old boot
that's why i don't get carried away (plus I could never get that dark anyway)-- but it sure does make you feel better in the middle of winter!
fox2star
Cathlete
I am one of those that love the look of a tan, but have decided to stop using a tanning bed or laying outside to tan. I am trying the Aveno Moisturizer with tanning in it for my legs ( this is where I want to have some color all year).. so far this is the best gradual tanner, and the best smelling one. I put it on at night after work, when I know I am not going anywhere, and shower it off in the morning. I like the color it gives too. After just 2 days, I can see the difference!
Beavs
Cathlete
<I didn't want to be pasty white in my sister's Bahamas wedding photos next week.>
Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure to be something they are not and risk everything just to look a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life altering decisions without the pressure.
Signed,
Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox and hopes she didn't offend anyone
Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure to be something they are not and risk everything just to look a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life altering decisions without the pressure.
Signed,
Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox and hopes she didn't offend anyone
><I didn't want to be pasty white in my sister's Bahamas
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
great post! this is the exact reason why i have tanned for so many years, b/c society has made it the norm and to be accepted i feel like i needed to do this
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
great post! this is the exact reason why i have tanned for so many years, b/c society has made it the norm and to be accepted i feel like i needed to do this
crazystepr
Cathlete
I do like to tan--it makes me feel pretty. Weird, I know. Like another poster said, though, it's just so darned expensive. I wish I could say I stopped tanning a few months ago because I realized that I should embrace my paleness, stop damaging my skin, accept who I am, be healthier, etc. but nope. I just wanted to save money.
I'm contemplating starting again (going probably once a week). I think of it as a kind of treat to myself. It makes me feel good. I love spending time in the sun as well during the summer. I can't help it.
Allison
I'm contemplating starting again (going probably once a week). I think of it as a kind of treat to myself. It makes me feel good. I love spending time in the sun as well during the summer. I can't help it.
Allison
materialsgirl
Cathlete
><I didn't want to be pasty white in my sister's Bahamas
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
*applause* Well said, Beavs!
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
*applause* Well said, Beavs!
LauraMax
Cathlete
I've been using a tanning bed for about 25 years now for a skin problem. I don't think I'll ever stop, but I did start covering my face 6-7 years ago. Too late though, my skin is definitely starting to age pretty rapidly.
Honestly, I'm so vain I think if I had a choice I'd never ever let UV rays touch my skin! x(
Honestly, I'm so vain I think if I had a choice I'd never ever let UV rays touch my skin! x(
RunnerGirl
Cathlete
I stopped going to the tanning beds years ago even though I loved it. It was so relaxing to me. I am in the sun alot in the summer but I always wear sunscreen. I use fake bake everynight before bed. I like having a tan and I am not giving it up. I am just using lotions instead of the beds.
LD
LD
Mckmain
Cathlete
I have tanned out doors for a very long time (over 30 years). I sometimes use a tanning bed but only in the winter months. I have covered my face and neck since my early 20's. I am 48 and always use sunscreen on my face and exposed body (arms & legs) when I run in the summer. When I do tan outside it is only for a certain amount of time and then I cover up. I know it is probably not great for the skin but I have always liked the tan look on me...
tneah
Cathlete
The sunless misters are the only way to go for me that is. I use the misters just to have a slight glow-I have a slight tan. And I will not go out in the sun-ever, ever. I am using a skincare line with retinol, so my skin is real sensitive. I love the look of a tan, but am working to hard to erase past damage from it. Embrace your paleness, or use a sunless lotion.
pebblesus
Cathlete
><I didn't want to be pasty white in my sister's Bahamas
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
Yes, some crazy people are trend-followers.. but I tan for the same reasons some of you may put on makeup, perfume or spend 20 mintues on your hair.. or lift heavy weights to gain muscle after you've already reached a healthy weight.. because I like the way it looks.
I have long dreadlocks and would never be caught dead in a skirt, even though I have been told time and time again that I would be so beautiful with long naural hair and in a dress with heels. Looking beautiful by "society" standards is not my style.. although.. I certainly do not go out of my way to look wierd or anything, that's not my style either lol. I guess Im just.. "unconventional"
I only bring it up because I know there is a stereotype that often goes along with poeple that tan and do other extreem trends etc and I didn't want to seem shallow or anything for talking about my tanning experiences to anyone that doesn't know me better
As for non UV tanning, there is a product called TANTOWEL (by the same company) and they are little towelettes that have tanner on them. The work pretty good for an average medium tan. Run about $2 each-- but don't use the PLUS ones unless you're alrwady pretty tan--they're a bit extreem!
>wedding photos next week.>
>
>Why not? What is so wrong with being white, the skin you were
>born with in this case? Why do people feel so much pressure
>to be something they are not and risk everything just to look
>a "socially acceptable" way. No offense to Cathy, who I
>suspect is a beautiful "pasty" white. We all want the
>opposite of what we are it seems instead of embracing our own
>uniqueness and beauty (just ask Michael Jackson).
>
>In my opinion people can choose for themselves what they think
>is appropriate (including baking for 8 hours a day), but it
>would be nice to make such body altering and possibly life
>altering decisions without the pressure.
>Signed,
>Beavs aka "Pasty Whitey" who is now climbing off her soapbox
>and hopes she didn't offend anyone
Yes, some crazy people are trend-followers.. but I tan for the same reasons some of you may put on makeup, perfume or spend 20 mintues on your hair.. or lift heavy weights to gain muscle after you've already reached a healthy weight.. because I like the way it looks.
I have long dreadlocks and would never be caught dead in a skirt, even though I have been told time and time again that I would be so beautiful with long naural hair and in a dress with heels. Looking beautiful by "society" standards is not my style.. although.. I certainly do not go out of my way to look wierd or anything, that's not my style either lol. I guess Im just.. "unconventional"
I only bring it up because I know there is a stereotype that often goes along with poeple that tan and do other extreem trends etc and I didn't want to seem shallow or anything for talking about my tanning experiences to anyone that doesn't know me better
As for non UV tanning, there is a product called TANTOWEL (by the same company) and they are little towelettes that have tanner on them. The work pretty good for an average medium tan. Run about $2 each-- but don't use the PLUS ones unless you're alrwady pretty tan--they're a bit extreem!
RunninTeach
Cathlete
>I know it is
>probably not great for the skin but I have always liked the
>tan look on me...
Same here. I like the look on me.
>probably not great for the skin but I have always liked the
>tan look on me...
Same here. I like the look on me.