I'm one pale bastard

**Freeman** · 09-15-2003, 11:32 AM

I was wondering if a pale SOB like myself could benefit at all from going to a tanning place. There is one right next to my gym, and I was thinking of going. I am Irish for the most part and really white. Is it possible for me to tan and not look like a fucking corpse???

**shortstuff** · 09-15-2003, 12:23 PM

I am totally pale if I didn't tan, so I think if you start off slow and just keep adding time as you get darker and darker, then after a good amount of time, don't try a lot at first or you will fry, you will see the difference, the only thing will be because you are naturally pale, you have to keep tanning of the tan will be lost.

**racoon02** · 09-15-2003, 03:20 PM

You can always go lay out at the beach. I like the sun tan better than the tanning bed. Went to to the beach yesterday, not only got a tan, but it was very relaxing.

**Freeman** · 09-15-2003, 03:54 PM

but, it's harder to judge how long I should stay out...I like something like a bed so I know how long to stay in there because it's always consistent...after I build a base, I'll be able to go to the beach..

**shortstuff** · 09-15-2003, 03:59 PM

ghood idea, with the natural sun you are more prone to burn on the first exposure, but een with a base tan be careful you will still FRY!!!

**Freeman** · 09-15-2003, 04:37 PM

yeah, I know I'll still fry, but at least with a base, I'll be able to stay out in the sun longer than 15 minutes!!!

**Mudge** · 09-15-2003, 04:42 PM

Just dont do too much at once dude, ask their advice on how many minutes.

**Trap-isaurus** · 09-15-2003, 05:28 PM

Tan in moderation and you'll look healthy tan to much and you'll look like leather face (euuughhhhhh).......

**shortstuff** · 09-15-2003, 05:37 PM

Ok my advice on the face, tan every couple of weeks to keep your face near the color of your skin. So cover your face with the towel the place provides or bring your own. This will keep your face young looking and healthy and don't forget always moisturize this will keep all of your skin healthy.

**Rocco32** · 09-15-2003, 06:53 PM

And if you do the tanning bed, use lotion on your skin afterwards. Or you'll dry out or burn easier. I use something with Aloe in it when I'm tanning.

**Trump** · 09-15-2003, 07:21 PM

Very simply, sunburn and UV light can damage your skin, and this damage can lead to skin cancer. There are of course other determining factors, including your heredity and the environment you live in. However, both the total amount of sun received over the years, and overexposure resulting in sunburn can cause skin cancer.

Just be careful.

**Jodi** · 09-15-2003, 07:43 PM

I tan all the time and I'm naturally pale. I refuse to use the regular tanning beds because all they do is fry my skin. I find much better and safer results with a Power Booth or Power Bed or even better something called Ultra Bronze - with 0% UVB rays. You don't burn and you get nice and dark, then you only need to do it once a week once you are tanned. Be sure to use lotion to keep your skin moist and make sure to exfoliate alot and moisturize again. If I don't tan I lose it but using the Ultra Bronze I only have to do it once a week and at 0% UVB I'm not afraid.

I natural sun will only burn you if your exposed too long.

**gr81** · 09-15-2003, 07:46 PM

I can attest to this freeman, If you are pretty naturally pale then you may be predetermined to develope skin cancer and tanning beds will get you there, read up on some predisposing factors of skin cancer and see if you fit them.

**Burner02** · 09-15-2003, 07:49 PM

..and be careful with that thought of if you use a taning booth, you can stay out inthe sun for longer. That isn't so.
I thought that once..I mowed the yard one afternon with a decent 'fake-n-bake' tan..and got fried!
So don't use that as a judge.

**Tank316** · 09-15-2003, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Trap-isaurus
Tan in moderation and you'll look healthy tan to much and you'll look like leather face (euuughhhhhh).......

OMG, traps is alive!!!!!

how goes it????

**Trap-isaurus** · 09-15-2003, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by Tank316
OMG, traps is alive!!!!!

how goes it????

Alive and kickin bro...it goes real well how goes it with you?

**SPEracing** · 09-16-2003, 06:01 AM

Neutregena Foaming Tan <---- works great for me

**david** · 09-16-2003, 07:01 AM

and for temporary relief, get spray tanned!!

**Tank316** · 09-16-2003, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Trap-isaurus
Alive and kickin bro...it goes real well how goes it with you?

i cant complain!!

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