does tanning cream work?

[Schadenfroh]

i found a tube of "bain de Soleil, Tanning creme"

anyone have any expierance with tanning creams? is it worth the risk?

from the tube:

"Light tan without the sun"

 

[Crappopotamus]

theyre pretty popular now. no more pasty white, and you dont even have to go outside!

 

[AmbitV]

why would u wanna tan, pale is in now

 

[fredtam]

no..go to a tanning salon and get a professional spray.

 

[bootymac]

You're really worried about how you'll look in college, aren't you?

 

[BigJimbo]

the stuff wears off quick and gives you a noticble orange tint...my gf did it..i was nice and said its pretty

 

[WhiteWonder]

I think that stuff wears off in a few days.

 

[sonambulo]

ever heard that song "diamond bollocks" by beck? i'm listening to it in my mind as i type this.

 

[JimRaynor]

how much does it cost to get a professional spray?

 

[Judgement]

Originally posted by: JimRaynor
how much does it cost to get a professional spray?

if you're willing to pay why bother for the spray, just pay to use a tanning bed

 

[sonambulo]

Originally posted by: Judgement
if you're willing to pay why bother for the spray, just pay to use a tanning bed

the spray wont cause skin cancer

 

[Judgement]

Originally posted by: sonambulo

Originally posted by: Judgement
if you're willing to pay why bother for the spray, just pay to use a tanning bed

the spray wont cause skin cancer

give me a break, if you want to live your life that way go ahead

if you honestly think the nerds on this forum who have barely seen the sun through their lives, nevermind spent enough time in it to get tan, are at any risk from getting skin cancer from controlled UV rays in a tanning bed then I suggest you stay in your room and live off distilled water and saltine crackers so you can prevent all forms of cancer

 

[bolomite]

friend of mine had some success with Tan Towel

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: Judgement

Originally posted by: sonambulo

Originally posted by: Judgement
if you're willing to pay why bother for the spray, just pay to use a tanning bed

the spray wont cause skin cancer

give me a break, if you want to live your life that way go ahead

if you honestly think the nerds on this forum who have barely seen the sun through their lives, nevermind spent enough time in it to get tan, are at any risk from getting skin cancer from controlled UV rays in a tanning bed then I suggest you stay in your room and live off distilled water and saltine crackers so you can prevent all forms of cancer

ummm...the nerds on this forum are more likely to burn which increases the risk of skin cancer and the UV rays of beds are not as controlled as you think. The owner of the tanning salon I go to uses the spray. Why do you think that is genius? Given your other thread on the subject you are hardly qualified to give advice. The spray cost about $30 initial and $10 per week upkeep. Yes it is expensive not to get cancer.

 

[sonambulo]

Originally posted by: fredtam

Originally posted by: Judgement
give me a break, if you want to live your life that way go ahead

if you honestly think the nerds on this forum who have barely seen the sun through their lives, nevermind spent enough time in it to get tan, are at any risk from getting skin cancer from controlled UV rays in a tanning bed then I suggest you stay in your room and live off distilled water and saltine crackers so you can prevent all forms of cancer

ummm...the nerds on this forum are more likely to burn which increases the risk of skin cancer and the UV rays of beds are not as controlled as you think. The owner of the tanning salon I go to uses the spray. Why do you think that is genius? Given your other thread on the subject you are hardly qualified to give advice. The spray cost about $30 initial and $10 per week upkeep. Yes it is expensive not to get cancer.

fredtam burned you there, you little sh!t

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: Judgement

Originally posted by: sonambulo

Originally posted by: Judgement
if you're willing to pay why bother for the spray, just pay to use a tanning bed

the spray wont cause skin cancer

give me a break, if you want to live your life that way go ahead

if you honestly think the nerds on this forum who have barely seen the sun through their lives, nevermind spent enough time in it to get tan, are at any risk from getting skin cancer from controlled UV rays in a tanning bed then I suggest you stay in your room and live off distilled water and saltine crackers so you can prevent all forms of cancer

pale skin -> greater sunburn -> higher chance of skin cancer

It's more about genetics than anything, but if you get a few serious burns it will greatly increase your chances of getting skin cancer. Nowadays, every time I stay out in the sun I find two or three new moles somewhere on my body. I don't even have to get sunburned anymore.

That being said, I still get some sun anyway because I'm too cheap to keep paying for a spray-on tan. I guess I'll probably end up paying for it (pun intended) down the road, though.

 

[hdeck]

i almost feel sorry for you guys but then again you chose to stay inside and do the pale thing:beer:

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: hdeck
i almost feel sorry for you guys but then again you chose to stay inside and do the pale thing:beer:

You're either born with fair (pale) skin or you're not. If you are, then tanning can be painful and potentially dangerous. It really has very little to do with living in the parents' basement.

 

[Judgement]

Originally posted by: sonambulo

Originally posted by: fredtam

Originally posted by: Judgement
give me a break, if you want to live your life that way go ahead

if you honestly think the nerds on this forum who have barely seen the sun through their lives, nevermind spent enough time in it to get tan, are at any risk from getting skin cancer from controlled UV rays in a tanning bed then I suggest you stay in your room and live off distilled water and saltine crackers so you can prevent all forms of cancer

ummm...the nerds on this forum are more likely to burn which increases the risk of skin cancer and the UV rays of beds are not as controlled as you think. The owner of the tanning salon I go to uses the spray. Why do you think that is genius? Given your other thread on the subject you are hardly qualified to give advice. The spray cost about $30 initial and $10 per week upkeep. Yes it is expensive not to get cancer.

fredtam burned you there, you little sh!t

lol im fireproof

like i care if you guys are too scared to get a real tan, pay out the ass if you want... if you want to get your tan spray painted on then by all means go for it

You shouldnt let the opinion of someone on an internet forum influence you so much.

I know at the end of the day i will be tan, and it will be real and thus will look real, and i won't live my life scared of my own shadow... if you're predisposted to cancer you're gonna get it anyway, imo tanning will add a very minute difference and to me its not worth it. If its worth it to you to pussyfoot around a real tan then by all means don't let anything I say stop you.

 

[Ornery]

Hey shlt for brains, if you're so vain that you just HAVE to get a tan, then think about how fvcked up your skin will be in about 15 years. Not my opinion, just fact. My family and friends who just HAVE to tan, show their age plus about 10 extra years. It's so ironic. Getting a tan to look better, and totally fvcking up your skin forever more. Oh, and risking cancer to boot... BRILLIANT!

Mature Skin

• The cumulative effect of years of sun exposure can lead to the development of a mottled skin tone, with colors ranging from brown to pink to yellow to white. It is important to use products with SPF protection, since sun damage continues to accumulate over your lifetime. Sun exposure not only increases your risk of skin cancer, but also will amplify natural signs of aging, worsening both lines and dyspigmentation.

 

[Geekbabe]

I avoid the sun most of the time because I'm a pale skinned Irish person.I like the Neutrogna spray on tan.There are several tricks to getting a good result with this stuff.

Exfoliate-I sit in a tub of steaming hot water and use a loofah and sea salt body scrub,that takes down dead skin cells,I use a rough towel to dry off with,all shaving/waxing gets done.The next morning I apply the tanning stuff,rubbing a towel lightly over my knees,elbows and ankles before the spray is totally dry,either wear gloves when applying the tanner or scrub your hands really fast afterwards.

Btw,I love the look of a deep tan but at age 47 I am glad that I didn't get into sun worshipping,my skin is still good,it's not hard and leather like or covered with the sun related fine wrinkles that many of my female age peers are dealing with now.

 

[jjones]

I've seen people use that cream. Personally, I think it looks pretty fake. I'd much rather just be pale than use some fake tanning solution.

 

[Aftermath]

Hey shlt for brains, if you're so vain that you just HAVE to get a tan, then think about how fvcked up your skin will be in about 15 years. Not my opinion, just fact. My family and friends who just HAVE to tan, show their age plus about 10 extra years. It's so ironic. Getting a tan to look better, and totally fvcking up your skin forever more. Oh, and risking cancer to boot... BRILLIANT!

For once, I agree with Ornery. :shocked:

 

[allisolm]

I avoid the sun most of the time because I'm a pale skinned Irish person.I like the Neutrogna spray on tan.There are several tricks to getting a good result with this stuff.

Exfoliate-
rub a towel lightly over my knees,elbows and ankles before the spray is totally dry
either wear gloves when applying the tanner or scrub your hands really fast afterwards

I agree with Geekbabe. (Irish fair skin, freckles and red hair here).
I, too like the Neutrogena spray.
Do exfoliate before using your choice of product. Otherwise it will come out darker at your elbows and knees where the "harder" skin is.
Gloves or hand washing pronto is important unless you want tan palms.
Be sure to rub the creme all over evenly (hard to do unless it's colored just keep rubbing and rubbing) or you will have streaks.
Remember to end the tan where it would end if you got it naturally.
Wait the full time it says for the tan to develop before you decide to add more.
Ignore Judgement's posts.

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: Aftermath

Hey shlt for brains, if you're so vain that you just HAVE to get a tan, then think about how fvcked up your skin will be in about 15 years. Not my opinion, just fact. My family and friends who just HAVE to tan, show their age plus about 10 extra years. It's so ironic. Getting a tan to look better, and totally fvcking up your skin forever more. Oh, and risking cancer to boot... BRILLIANT!

For once, I agree with Ornery. :shocked:

hahaahaha

it's ironic how white ppl are trying to get tanned while asians want that pale white look.