Unable to tan in certain areas

Vonderbach · 07-29-2005, 09:16 AM

I fear that this forum may not be geared towards individuals, but perhaps someone can move this to the proper area.

I have been tanning for 2 weeks now and I'm seeing results everywhere except for my shoulders and upper chest. This is extremely perplexing and I can't figure out why this would happen.

I am applying tanning accelerator vigourously and it's not helping. The rest of my body is reacting normally, but this area is being stubborn.

Is there anything I can do?

CAYENNE2005 · 07-29-2005, 09:35 AM

Are you using a bed with shoulder tanners and high pressure facials??

Vonderbach · 07-29-2005, 09:39 AM

Yes, it has lamps at the head and also special face lamps. The problem occurs not only on the top of my shoulders but the front as well. My tan seems to stop right above my pecs.

I had one thought, but it may be silly. When I first noticed the problem, I began placing alot more accelerator on the areas, is it possible that it's too thick? Should I be rubbing it into the skin instead of just applying it to the surface?

Thanks for your help.

COCONUT · 07-29-2005, 09:46 AM

maybe you should try a bed without shoulder and facial lamps, some people tan better without them.

COCONUT · 07-29-2005, 09:48 AM

oh and lotion will only help you tan not hurt of course the right lotion that has been purchased from your salon.

Vonderbach · 07-29-2005, 09:48 AM

They have stand-up booths, perhaps that would be a viable option?

CAYENNE2005 · 07-29-2005, 09:50 AM

Yes, rub it in more. As long as you have enough on your skin, that is all you need. You don't need to cake it on. Try a different bed with high pressure facials. See if that makes a difference.

Vonderbach · 07-29-2005, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll try these suggestions and see what happens.

Thanks again!

COCONUT · 07-29-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:
On 2005-07-29 08:48:00, Vonderbach wrote:
They have stand-up booths, perhaps that would be a viable option?

try that.

certan · 07-29-2005, 03:00 PM

Check your moisturizer and anything you apply to those areas of your body. A lot of store bought moisturizers have SPF and bleaching agents in them.

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07-29-2005, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vonderbach Join Date: Jul 29 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I fear that this forum may not be geared towards individuals, but perhaps someone can move this to the proper area. I have been tanning for 2 weeks now and I'm seeing results everywhere except for my shoulders and upper chest. This is extremely perplexing and I can't figure out why this would happen. I am applying tanning accelerator vigourously and it's not helping. The rest of my body is reacting normally, but this area is being stubborn. Is there anything I can do?

07-29-2005, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
CAYENNE2005 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Location: Around the corner Age: 40 Posts: 2,587 Rep Power: 127	Are you using a bed with shoulder tanners and high pressure facials??

07-29-2005, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	oh and lotion will only help you tan not hurt of course the right lotion that has been purchased from your salon.

07-29-2005, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vonderbach Join Date: Jul 29 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	They have stand-up booths, perhaps that would be a viable option?

07-29-2005, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
CAYENNE2005 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Location: Around the corner Age: 40 Posts: 2,587 Rep Power: 127	Yes, rub it in more. As long as you have enough on your skin, that is all you need. You don't need to cake it on. Try a different bed with high pressure facials. See if that makes a difference.

07-29-2005, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vonderbach Join Date: Jul 29 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the advice everyone, I'll try these suggestions and see what happens. Thanks again!

07-29-2005, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 6,224 Rep Power: 18	Quote: On 2005-07-29 08:48:00, Vonderbach wrote: They have stand-up booths, perhaps that would be a viable option? try that.

07-29-2005, 03:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
certan I'm Banned Join Date: Feb 22 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 300 Rep Power: 0	Check your moisturizer and anything you apply to those areas of your body. A lot of store bought moisturizers have SPF and bleaching agents in them.

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