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By *ill74 OP Man
over a year ago
New forest area |
Hi all
Will you be working on your tan this year? What is your aim? Whether that is getting a tan, keeping your tan, getting rid of your tan lines, moving your tan lines (as in smaller outfits) etc. |
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"No. I'm milky white in skin colour. I have no desire to Tan my body.
I respect those who choose to though. "
^^^ This
There is no such thing as a safe tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage.
Once skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage. Melanin is the same pigment that colors your hair, eyes, and skin. The increase in melanin may cause your skin tone to darken over the next 48 hours.
Skin tones that are capable of developing a tan, typically skin types II through V, will probably darken in tone within two days.
Evidence suggests that tanning greatly increases your risk of developing skin cancer. And, contrary to popular belief, getting a tan will not protect your skin from sunburn or other skin damage. The extra melanin in tanned skin provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of about 2 to 4; far below the minimum recommended SPF of 15.
Source: USA Food and Drug Administration |
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By *ill74 OP Man
over a year ago
New forest area |
"No. I'm milky white in skin colour. I have no desire to Tan my body.
I respect those who choose to though.
^^^ This
There is no such thing as a safe tan. The increase in skin pigment, called melanin, which causes the tan color change in your skin is a sign of damage.
Once skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage. Melanin is the same pigment that colors your hair, eyes, and skin. The increase in melanin may cause your skin tone to darken over the next 48 hours.
Skin tones that are capable of developing a tan, typically skin types II through V, will probably darken in tone within two days.
Evidence suggests that tanning greatly increases your risk of developing skin cancer. And, contrary to popular belief, getting a tan will not protect your skin from sunburn or other skin damage. The extra melanin in tanned skin provides a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of about 2 to 4; far below the minimum recommended SPF of 15.
Source: USA Food and Drug Administration"
Didn't know it was called Melanin. Agreed the sun should be respected and sun cream applied when sunbathing. |
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By *ngelina4uWoman
over a year ago
Camberley/Middleton |
I won't be actively looking to get one but as I have 2 weeks booked shortly in Antigua then a trip to Cape Verde in the autumn I might just acquire some tan lines. I won't be burning though Factor 50 and 30 will be liberally used. |
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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago
Bristol East |
"Hi all
Will you be working on your tan this year? What is your aim? Whether that is getting a tan, keeping your tan, getting rid of your tan lines, moving your tan lines (as in smaller outfits) etc."
Nope.
I enjoy the sunshine, but I avoid excessive exposure unless I have Factor 50 on.
My mum is plagued with skin cancer and I've had one mole removed.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I shall no doubt whip out the fake tan in the summer and I expect I'll get a bit of colour on holiday, but I don't really lie out in the sun for hours in end and I don't care about all over tans  |
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By *ill74 OP Man
over a year ago
New forest area |
"Have no choice I only have to walk out the front door and I'm 10x darker! Hate sun bathing though ... It's far too boring for me "
Just as well you don't have to do much sunbathing then! |
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