Tanning....

[Mildlyamused]

Is there a proportional ratio between wearing a SPF rating, with particular UV index and how quickly you'll tan?

 

[dug777]

yes (very roughly of course)...but i have no idea what it it for you, depends on your skin type too...

 

[MustangSVT]

my skin type = vampire pale.

when i try to get tanned, I either get sun burn or nothing happens

arggg

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
my skin type = vampire pale.

when i try to get tanned, I either get sun burn or nothing happens

arggg

Same here

What I've figured out is you have to go out and burn basically your whole body. Then once the skin peels, you can tan that skin.

 

<-- Blessed with an olive complexion.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: jumpr
<-- Blessed with an olive complexion.

I go golden to almost what would classify me as 'black'.

Yesterday was my first real 'summer' day out in 8 hours of full sun ... no burning though.

 

[Mildlyamused]

I have the same issue with tanning, usually just burn or nothing. Though I have been at one point in my life been tan so I know it's possible.

 

[Ikonomi]

It's not at all good for your skin, anyway. You could get a sunless tan if it's really that important to you.

Luckily I can soak up the sun until I develop melanoma without burning. Ahhhh, summer.

 

[Lola]

i am very pale as well, and usually burn. UNLESS i take it slowly. i.e. using a fake bake method. I start out going to the tanning place twice or three times per week at a very short time, with a good lotion. then increase it slowing and have longer sessions and go every other day.

That helps me greatly. Then when i go out into the real sun, I put an spf of about 25/35 and usually just enhance my tan and not burn!

Try it!

 

[Nomada]

A good method for us vampires is to dress in all white cotton, wearing a hat and trip around all day in +30c . Those who burn easy; SPF ain't gonna help you. You gotta take your time to get a decent tan.

 

[MrYAK]

wait, ppl on these forums go outside?? yall leave yer computer? i want proof of these actions.

 

[moshquerade]

when we're naked and the lights are off, we're all dark

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
when we're naked and the lights are off, we're all dark

you have two sphincters with a radioactive glow.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: moshquerade
when we're naked and the lights are off, we're all dark

you have two sphincters with a radioactive glow.

:laugh:

i swear they are NOT hiding plutonium there either!

 

[QuitBanningMe]

I would say yes but I don't know.

I never wear sunscreen.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
I would say yes but I don't know.

I never wear sunscreen.

QFT

 

[rezinn]

Originally posted by: MrCodeDude

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
my skin type = vampire pale.

when i try to get tanned, I either get sun burn or nothing happens

arggg

Same here

What I've figured out is you have to go out and burn basically your whole body. Then once the skin peels, you can tan that skin.

Great way to get skin cancer. Don't get burned to the point you peel.

 

[thaugen]

Good burn = good melanoma.

Been there, done that.

Little known fact: PABA, a common sunscreen ingredient, is an amino acid and is good for you if ingested in capsule form, an hour or two before sun exposure. It can help if you miss a spot with sunscreen, and the red goes away much quicker.