frightening experience - tanTALK

njchica · 06-23-2002, 06:40 AM

I got out of the tanning bed yesterday and noticed little white spots on my chest. OH No, Tinea versicolor, I thought.... And then I got a better look.

It was the lotion I was using. I hate Ferocious. Big Time. But it was expensive so I have been trying like heck to use it all... I have never had any other lotion where I saw streaking or staining of clothes like I do with Ferocious. The last straw was the little white spots on my chest.

***THROWING BOTTLE IN GARBAGE*** it's just not worth it.

Baybbunz · 06-23-2002, 07:48 AM

I feel the same way about caramel spice

Malibu_Stacey · 06-23-2002, 01:24 PM

What were the white spots? From the tingle you mean? This lotion is very thick, strong bronzer, the clothes issue is horrible too.

Stacey

njchica · 06-23-2002, 02:36 PM

I think it was just because I hadn't rubbed in the lotion evenly... after taking a shower they were gone. (the lotion is heavily tinted too, so maybe that's what it was) I was just thrilled that all it took was a shower because I really thought it was something worse.

Teresa · 06-25-2002, 08:50 AM

I do not carry Ferocious for the fact that we had too many complaints about the bronzer streaking or staining. I have a couple of clients that just love it so I do special order it for them. Caramel Spice on the other hand is probably our best selling bronzer/tingle product.

njchica · 06-25-2002, 03:59 PM

If I'm looking for bronzer/tingle combo... I think that Enigma is a much better choice.

mcspadden · 06-25-2002, 09:15 PM

Try the Bombshell also by Designer Skin. It is a bronzer/tingle that my HUSBAND loves!!!!

Meltdbutta · 06-25-2002, 10:04 PM

Whenever i use a tingle lotion, i have been using tanning tequila, and I get little white spots on my shoulders....which were never there before....what causes these white spots???

~melty~

njchica · 06-26-2002, 09:58 AM

are the white spots permanent or just temporarily visible immediately after tanning with a tingle lotion?

if they're temporary, it could be that you didn't rub the lotion in well. Tingles cause increased circulation to your skin and if you don't apply them evenly can result in uneven "redness". (the white spots being where the lotion wasn't applied)

fungirlz · 07-01-2002, 05:55 PM

This was taken from another thread posted here about white spots.. by our very own Don Smith..
Don is wonderful and my friend .. he is brilliant..
hope this helps answer your white spot question..
C

Don Smith
Master Tantalker
Posted: 5/10/02 4:44a
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FYI:

The fungus infection Tinea versicolor (a.k.a. "Sun Spots") is caused by a yeast produced by our oil glands.

IT IS NOT CAUSED BY UVR OR TANNING UNITS OR SUNLIGHT!

Chemicals produced by Tinea versicolor "inhibit" the tanning reaction which causes the "white spots" in the afflicted areas.

Even though the Tinea versicolor infection is there, you can't see it until the surrounding skin gets tan! (The only "symptom" some people have is a "rash" that may or may not "itch" where the fungus is growing.)

Thus, UVR is NOT the cause of Tinea versicolor, a.k.a. "Sun Spots", a.k.a. "white spots"; rather, the development of the tan MAKES IT POSSIBLE to see the Tinea versicolor infection.

[Note: How many times have you had a client say that their "white spots" were "getting worse" as they tan? Well, folks, their "white spots" weren't "getting worse" the surrounding skin was "getting darker" so that the "white spots" are easier to see!

Tanning beds, booths, etc (UVR) DO NOT CAUSE Tinea versicolor; however, the "effect" of the tanning "process" eventually makes the infection visible.

Don

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06-23-2002, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 674 Rep Power: 23	I got out of the tanning bed yesterday and noticed little white spots on my chest. OH No, Tinea versicolor, I thought.... And then I got a better look. It was the lotion I was using. I hate Ferocious. Big Time. But it was expensive so I have been trying like heck to use it all... I have never had any other lotion where I saw streaking or staining of clothes like I do with Ferocious. The last straw was the little white spots on my chest. *THROWING BOTTLE IN GARBAGE* it's just not worth it.

06-23-2002, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Baybbunz Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jan 28 2002 Posts: 321 Rep Power: 0	I feel the same way about caramel spice

06-23-2002, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Malibu_Stacey Join Date: Jun 18 2001 Posts: 721 Rep Power: 23	What were the white spots? From the tingle you mean? This lotion is very thick, strong bronzer, the clothes issue is horrible too. Stacey

06-23-2002, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 674 Rep Power: 23	I think it was just because I hadn't rubbed in the lotion evenly... after taking a shower they were gone. (the lotion is heavily tinted too, so maybe that's what it was) I was just thrilled that all it took was a shower because I really thought it was something worse.

06-25-2002, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Teresa Join Date: Dec 29 2001 Location: Davenport, IA Age: 60 Posts: 2,432 Rep Power: 25	I do not carry Ferocious for the fact that we had too many complaints about the bronzer streaking or staining. I have a couple of clients that just love it so I do special order it for them. Caramel Spice on the other hand is probably our best selling bronzer/tingle product.

06-25-2002, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 674 Rep Power: 23	If I'm looking for bronzer/tingle combo... I think that Enigma is a much better choice.

06-25-2002, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
mcspadden Join Date: Jan 29 2002 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 0	Try the Bombshell also by Designer Skin. It is a bronzer/tingle that my HUSBAND loves!!!!

06-25-2002, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Meltdbutta Join Date: Feb 10 2002 Posts: 1,267 Rep Power: 23	Whenever i use a tingle lotion, i have been using tanning tequila, and I get little white spots on my shoulders....which were never there before....what causes these white spots??? ~melty~

06-26-2002, 09:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 674 Rep Power: 23	are the white spots permanent or just temporarily visible immediately after tanning with a tingle lotion? if they're temporary, it could be that you didn't rub the lotion in well. Tingles cause increased circulation to your skin and if you don't apply them evenly can result in uneven "redness". (the white spots being where the lotion wasn't applied)

07-01-2002, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 24	This was taken from another thread posted here about white spots.. by our very own Don Smith.. Don is wonderful and my friend .. he is brilliant.. hope this helps answer your white spot question.. C Don Smith Master Tantalker Posted: 5/10/02 4:44a -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FYI: The fungus infection Tinea versicolor (a.k.a. "Sun Spots") is caused by a yeast produced by our oil glands. IT IS NOT CAUSED BY UVR OR TANNING UNITS OR SUNLIGHT! Chemicals produced by Tinea versicolor "inhibit" the tanning reaction which causes the "white spots" in the afflicted areas. Even though the Tinea versicolor infection is there, you can't see it until the surrounding skin gets tan! (The only "symptom" some people have is a "rash" that may or may not "itch" where the fungus is growing.) Thus, UVR is NOT the cause of Tinea versicolor, a.k.a. "Sun Spots", a.k.a. "white spots"; rather, the development of the tan MAKES IT POSSIBLE to see the Tinea versicolor infection. [Note: How many times have you had a client say that their "white spots" were "getting worse" as they tan? Well, folks, their "white spots" weren't "getting worse" the surrounding skin was "getting darker" so that the "white spots" are easier to see! Tanning beds, booths, etc (UVR) DO NOT CAUSE Tinea versicolor; however, the "effect" of the tanning "process" eventually makes the infection visible. Don _________________ Christine' Tellin It Like It Is!![ This Message was edited by: fungirlz on 2002-07-01 17:56 ]

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