Does anyone have a lot of experience tanning (naturally+fake bake) AND using different self-tanning products?

I have just enough Native American in me to tan pretty easily and quickly, and I don't normally use sunscreen unless I'm out in the sun for %26gt; 1 1/2 hours, but this summer I want to be darker than I was the past couple years. So I wanna be somewhat health conscious. I plan to tan outside whenever I can, but I would like to know what products would be good for enhancing the natural tan I'm going for.


Also, I might do a little bit of fake baking. (I'm not a real big fan.) I know about the specialized lotions for tanning beds, but would using a typical low SPF lotion normally used for regular sun protection--to sort of help protect from damage during fake baking--completely defeat the purpose of going to the tanning bed in the first place?? I've been wondering this for awhile, so any advice or product recommendations would be a TON of help!





THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone have a lot of experience tanning (naturally+fake bake) AND using different self-tanning products?
Ok first of all...in response to that comment above. Tanning beds do not explode.


Like any electrical unit there is always the possibility of a spark but that is due to wiring and not the actual bulbs. There have been no cases of deaths by a tanning bed exploding and in fact only 1 case ever of deaths due to tanning and that was from 3rd degree burns because a person was taking severly strong antibiotics (which are photosensitive) that her friend had given her. She was using them as "tanning pills" over a period of time.


It was really due to her own stupidity and not the tanning idustry what so ever.


Anyway :) I prefer tanning indoors simply because I know the strength of the bulbs and they never change. Outside, the intensity of the sun can change every hour. Of course I would love to go to hawaii and I would sit out all day there!!


If you have indian in you, your right you probably do tan pretty easy but make sure to know how far your body can go. If you don't tan don't lay out etc.


I recommend 2 times a week for 2 or 3 weeks to build a tan and than 1 time a week after that.


My favorite lotion for getting really dark is Smoke's Black Bronzer. Smoke is a line made by 'Supre' you can look it up online. If you use it though make sure to wash your hands after tanning as it is so dark and will stain your palms.


I wouldn't bother with spf besides on your face and/or chest area. Anywhere you want to keep from aging. If you want to get tan though, why stop the process with sun BLOCK.


Just everything in moderation. Don't over do it for too long. It's like wine, it is recommend to have a glass a night, not a bottle.


If it makes you feel better...your body gets vitamin d from the sun. Vitamin d is essential and lowers the risks of many different forms of illness. More and more studies are proving that the sun can actually prevent more serious forms of cancer!!
Reply:If I was you I would forget about fake baking and real baking. These are absolute sure fire ways to develop skin cancer. Even the darkest of skins can develop this, so don't think you are immune.


Your only safe option is fake tan - either one you apply yourself or one of the spray ones they do in a salon. You may need to test patch first to see which colours/brands best suit your skin. If you go to a spray place they will be able to advise you which colour. In my country we are encouraged (and most people do it), to apply sunscreen every day of the year twenty minutes before leaving the house. Living in a country with the highest skin cancer rate in the world we have enough experience in this department to advise you not to sun bake or fake bake. The words that come to mind are: BLOCKOUT, SPF15+, AND SLIP SLOP SLAP
Reply:Stay out of the tanning beds! Did you know that they can explode? Do you want to die in a tanning bed fire? Just put on your swimsuit and head to the lake...get some exercise and sun at the same time.
Reply:sunless tanning makes you orange and if i were u, id lay on a floaty on water
Reply:Well, I recommend Mary Kay's sunless tanning lotion if you are going to "fake" it and gradually change into a darker shade.Also, don't forget to exfoliate before applying the sunless tanning lotion, this helps the lotion go on smoother. Mary Kay's SPF 30 is great for the regular sun tanning and a replenishing gel after wards is great for the skin.


We Natives, already have pretty decent tans, so there isn't much work needed but, if you want that little bit of help, check out Mary Kay.


Good Luck and Stay Safe.
Reply:Well I really don't tan since I'm already black. I just put on sunblock.