why do I tan red in certain areas? - tanTALK

softballgal · 01-11-2006, 12:28 AM

I have recently started a small salon. I have been working very hard at keeping my tan up.....I am a pretty bronze color all over, but my neck and chest is always sunburnt looking and people always comment on my "sunburn" I've tried so many things? Any specific product you could advise? I do use a facial lamp, have tried without too. I've even done a self tanner....it was a mousse???? thanks for any help you may be able to give me.

COCONUT · 01-11-2006, 08:30 AM

are you on any meds? using perfume?

COCONUT · 01-11-2006, 08:33 AM

Make sure your neck and chest area are clean of all perfume they contain furocoumomarins compounds from natural products such as plants and fruits and their natural oils can sensitize the skin to sunlight!!!

iluv2tan68 · 01-11-2006, 08:36 AM

I tan the same way, guess the way we tan in those areas. I have not found a solution , I just use a instant bronzer to help even things out a bit. My face is always darker than my hands. I hate it! Any suggestions would be helpful with that too:) Thanks

COCONUT · 01-11-2006, 08:39 AM

are you using hand cream with mineral oil????

glamarama · 01-11-2006, 08:58 AM

and are you ladies using a quality tanning lotion? many moons ago when I was first starting, I had the same issue - now that i have been using tanning lotions have not had that issue in over 10 years . . .

iluv2tan68 · 01-11-2006, 08:59 AM

I am not, I know from a Cal Tan class I took that using lotions with mineral oil, strip your tan. So using a after tan lotion after tanning is the only way to go for me. Watch those good smelling ones from Victorias Secret....mineral oil-don't use for an after tanning or showering, they will strip that tan you work so hard for:)

iluv2tan68 · 01-11-2006, 09:02 AM

I use Cal Tan CTseven step 2, I always use pretty good lotions. What do you recommend??

babydoll80 · 01-11-2006, 11:02 AM

thats one of my favourites as well - sometimes when I am getting too pinky brown, I'll switch to a step one with lots of tyrosine, it may just be in my head but i think it gets me "Browner" . . . lol!

i've been switching it up with all the new stuff coming in, but i WAS alternating between the CT 7 step 1 & 2 . . . got REALLY good colour from the Ionyx level one - I think maybe if you are paler to begin with it is harder to reach your 'plateau', my skin doesnt ever seem 'thicker'

iluv2tan68 · 01-12-2006, 06:13 PM

I have never tried Ionyx, but have heard it is good:) There are so many new Cal Tan products out. I should try some of the new ones. I will sometimes get darker for about three days and then it seems I am back to my "plateau". My skin never seems thicker either, just I always need to moisturize, especially in the winter months:)

01-11-2006, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
softballgal Join Date: Dec 4 2005 Location: crescent ok Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	why do I tan red in certain areas? I have recently started a small salon. I have been working very hard at keeping my tan up.....I am a pretty bronze color all over, but my neck and chest is always sunburnt looking and people always comment on my "sunburn" I've tried so many things? Any specific product you could advise? I do use a facial lamp, have tried without too. I've even done a self tanner....it was a mousse???? thanks for any help you may be able to give me.

01-11-2006, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? are you on any meds? using perfume?

01-11-2006, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? Make sure your neck and chest area are clean of all perfume they contain furocoumomarins compounds from natural products such as plants and fruits and their natural oils can sensitize the skin to sunlight!!!

01-11-2006, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? are you using hand cream with mineral oil????

01-11-2006, 08:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
glamarama I'm Banned Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Location: GTA Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? and are you ladies using a quality tanning lotion? many moons ago when I was first starting, I had the same issue - now that i have been using tanning lotions have not had that issue in over 10 years . . .

01-11-2006, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
iluv2tan68 Join Date: Nov 26 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? I am not, I know from a Cal Tan class I took that using lotions with mineral oil, strip your tan. So using a after tan lotion after tanning is the only way to go for me. Watch those good smelling ones from Victorias Secret....mineral oil-don't use for an after tanning or showering, they will strip that tan you work so hard for:) __________________ ILUV2TAN

01-11-2006, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
iluv2tan68 Join Date: Nov 26 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? I use Cal Tan CTseven step 2, I always use pretty good lotions. What do you recommend?? __________________ ILUV2TAN

01-11-2006, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
babydoll80 Join Date: Nov 23 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 44 Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? thats one of my favourites as well - sometimes when I am getting too pinky brown, I'll switch to a step one with lots of tyrosine, it may just be in my head but i think it gets me "Browner" . . . lol! i've been switching it up with all the new stuff coming in, but i WAS alternating between the CT 7 step 1 & 2 . . . got REALLY good colour from the Ionyx level one - I think maybe if you are paler to begin with it is harder to reach your 'plateau', my skin doesnt ever seem 'thicker'

01-12-2006, 06:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
iluv2tan68 Join Date: Nov 26 2005 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Re: why do I tan red in certain areas? I have never tried Ionyx, but have heard it is good:) There are so many new Cal Tan products out. I should try some of the new ones. I will sometimes get darker for about three days and then it seems I am back to my "plateau". My skin never seems thicker either, just I always need to moisturize, especially in the winter months:) __________________ ILUV2TAN

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