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    Default Tanning, how to get darker?

    I'm fair skin, & I tan like twice a week at the salon. Unfortunately, I do not live in a sunny state where I can go to a nice beach & tan. Right now, i'm a little bronzed but I don't get as DARK as I want to be, nor does this shit last enough time. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get really dark, like a body builder perhaps & make it last longer?


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    Default Re:Tanning, how to get darker?

    what type of beds are you using low, medium, high? Check how old the lamps are and when the salon changes them. For how long at a time do you tan? What type of lotion do you use? Are you using a body soap or lotion with mineral oil? Have you typed your skin? Taking any medications that make skin ultra senstitive to UV rays?

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    Default Re:Tanning, how to get darker?

    Quote Originally Posted by Muyaha link=board=5;threadid=13580;start=msg177620#msg177 620 date=1095626642
    what type of beds are you using low, medium, high? Check how old the lamps are and when the salon changes them. For how long at a time do you tan? What type of lotion do you use? Are you using a body soap or lotion with mineral oil? Have you typed your skin? Taking any medications that make skin ultra senstitive to UV rays?
    I'm using a high bed. Also I was using the Halo tanning lotion, it gives a great color but it doesn't last long. I tan for 15 minutes. Not using a soap or lotion w/mineral oil. Yes, i'm taking medication that's sensitive to UV. And what do you mean by typed skin? I have to check on the lightings now, thanks.

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    Some people just dont have the skin tone to get really dark. Iam one of them too. Usually light eyed people with fair hair. Instead of ruinning your skin using stronger beds or tanning more, you could use self tanner too. I tan 3 times a week in the beds and use self tanner twice a week.Also there is a supplement that you can take that has karotene in it. I saw it at wallmart and other vitamin stores that increases mellanin and gets you darker. I used them like 8 years ago and I remember they did work. Hope this helps.

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    Micheel made some great suggestions. I am very fair too and on my quest to get as dark as possible, I used to do double sessions or any other crazy thing you can think of. Later I had to spend a few thousands on photo facials to remove the sun damage. I currently do either Majic Tan or a self tanner by Sothys for darker skin.
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    I'm gonna try the supplements to help me get darker. That may be a better solution. I've seen them somewhere, but I never bought them bc I thought I was taking too many supplements already. LOL. Anyway, this may not be a bad idea. I'll try it & let you girls know how it went.

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    michele.... do you get a weird color from tanning bed and self tanners used together? what do you know about fake bake? saw it today and was curious if it's worth the $50....
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    Oh! and does using a self tanner more than once a week actually make you darker or does it just help you keep your color?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tRoUbLeMaKeR link=board=5;threadid=13580;start=msg177676#msg177 676 date=1095633924
    Oh! and does using a self tanner more than once a week actually make you darker or does it just help you keep your color?
    I know that when I use to buy bottles of self tanner, it said on the back the more you ues a couple of every something days....the darker you get. So, you'll def. get darker.

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    Default Re:Tanning, how to get darker?

    That's another question I have too about self tanners from the salon. I know they do a good job on applying it, but how long does that last? How much & is that worth the money?

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    I have had results from them. FOr best results exfoliate first.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday link=board=5;threadid=13580;start=msg177691#msg177 691 date=1095635050
    I have had results from them. FOr best results exfoliate first.

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    Default Re:Tanning, how to get darker?

    I have the problem of tanning in some places and burning in others. My stomach,arms, and legs tan. But my chest and face esp. my nose always burn.(I put self tanner on my face and it looks tan).
    I have very light blue eyes and naturally very dark hair and am a wierd mix of races so maybe that's why it's so hard for me to tan.
    But When I tried the self tanner over a real tan. I found that there were a lot of dry brown patches from dry skin.
    So if you do use the self tanner make sure your skin is very moisturized.
    Otherwise try going to your tanning bed for 20 minutes once a week instead of one of the 15 min. sessions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday link=board=5;threadid=13580;start=msg177691#msg177 691 date=1095635050
    I have had results from them. FOr best results exfoliate first.
    Great advice.Very important.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Farrah_Holiday link=board=5;threadid=13580;start=msg177691#msg177 691 date=1095635050
    I have had results from them. FOr best results exfoliate first.
    Major typos ! Its supposed to read: I have had good results from them.
    For best results exfoliate first.
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    Default Re:Tanning, how to get darker?

    I tan in a high pressure bed using a bronzer and reddening lotion.The lotion maximizes your tanning potential.Designer Skin has many to choose from.
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    High pressure beds do give the best color and last the longest IMO.
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    Yep,they give you that deep,dark,golden bronze color,that lasts quite a bit longer.
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    Stop OTB, you&#039;re making me miss those damn tanning beds...LOL I swore I would only do fake tanning from now on. But nothing beats a good tan in a quality bed. <sigh>
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    You got that right,girlfriend!

    LOL,oops.I&#039;m sorry.LOL!!!
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    You bad girl ! LOL
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    Yep,I am very BAD!!!
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    Ok, this is what i&#039;m gonna do so my face doesn&#039;t age. I&#039;m noticing some lines, & hopefully with a good moisturizer it&#039;ll go away, bc facial lines aren&#039;t a big genetic in my family.

    I&#039;m going to tan my body, cover my face with a towel & airbrush my face only....and use darker foundation on my face. Myabe cheaper that way too, plus on the body that might blotch. And once in a while i&#039;ll tan my face when it gets super white. Problem for me solved, lol. Still going to purchase those supplement enhancers though.

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    Be sure to use a quality tanning lotion and moisturizer after you tan or shower. Good brands are Australian Gold, Swedish Beauty, and Nuvo. Look for a lotion that contains a bronzer, accelerator, and hemp (it is a natural extract that helps to moisturize the skin and keep it vibrant). Also any product with CoQ10 is good because it has anti-aging properties in it. Good luck tanning!!!

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    Well I&#039;d recommend first to type your skin. It sounds like you are using a good lotion. There are others I&#039;d recommend to you like Power X and Speed X by Cal tan and there are a bunch others. I like the tingle formulas like the Swedish Beauty lotions those worked wonders for me. If you have the money then try Ultimate&#039;s Theory it has a tingle, self tanner, and bronzer all in one but it is pricey. Remember to moisturize 2x a day with a really good lotion like Cats pajamas. Tanning every other day is good. Check your salon to see when they change the bulbs... Plus what type of bed is it like what brand, because depending on the salon some still consider medium pressure beds to be high pressure.

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