Tanning Woes - I\'m a Lobster

rsf6262 · 06-24-2005, 10:02 AM

Recently joined a tanning salon to build a base tan before going to the Caribbean. Have normal skin. Went three days straight - 8,8,10 - level 2; on third day, got dramatically red because I didn't use as much lotion because I can't stand the smell and maybe I was too aggressive in tanning. How long should I quit for before trying again - a few days? a week?

Is there any lotion out there recommended that is unscented -- I've tried two from my salon and the smell is just too much. I am taking multiple showers to rinse it off.

Neon Beach · 06-24-2005, 10:03 AM

Wait until the redness is gone, and start slowly again. Unscented lotions, hmmmmm?

navigatin1 · 06-24-2005, 10:05 AM

If you burnt, you have to wait till you "peel -n- heal". If you got a little red, wait a day or two till it goes away, then back your time down to 9min for a few sessions.

navigatin1 · 06-24-2005, 10:06 AM

Designer skin makes a lotion with no smell. Sheer Wisdom

Athens Rose · 06-24-2005, 10:49 AM

You bumped your time way too fast. Please follow the recommended times for your skin type! (should be posted on the side of the bed). And wait for that burn to heal.

Mali · 06-24-2005, 12:11 PM

Hidden Treasure by Figi is unscented and really good. Don't tan if you are red or pink. Go slow when you go back to tan...

tan2go · 06-24-2005, 12:16 PM

I agree with nav, Sheer Wisdom by Designer Skin regarding lotion, and I hope you are not tanning in a 10 min. bed. Depending on your skin type, you may want to start in a level one bed for a few visits and work your way up. Definitely let the salon know of your burning visit so that they can be aware and make corrections in your case. Good Luck!

katrina898 · 06-24-2005, 01:41 PM

sheer wisdom is pretty good, it still does have some light fruity scent though

dancnfever · 06-24-2005, 01:54 PM

you might want to try going every other day. never really smart to tan days consecutively - especially when you're trying to build a base tan.

tan-lines-05 · 06-24-2005, 02:29 PM

If you are still red as a lobster. Get a box of arm & hammer and put the whole box in a cool tub of water. Soak about 15 minutes or as long as you can tolerate. This will help draw the heat and redness out of your skin. Also, I agree Sheer Wisdom is an okay lotion.

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06-24-2005, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
rsf6262 Join Date: Jun 24 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Recently joined a tanning salon to build a base tan before going to the Caribbean. Have normal skin. Went three days straight - 8,8,10 - level 2; on third day, got dramatically red because I didn't use as much lotion because I can't stand the smell and maybe I was too aggressive in tanning. How long should I quit for before trying again - a few days? a week? Is there any lotion out there recommended that is unscented -- I've tried two from my salon and the smell is just too much. I am taking multiple showers to rinse it off.

06-24-2005, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 45 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Wait until the redness is gone, and start slowly again. Unscented lotions, hmmmmm?

06-24-2005, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
navigatin1 Derf's My *****! Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 1,867 Rep Power: 5	If you burnt, you have to wait till you "peel -n- heal". If you got a little red, wait a day or two till it goes away, then back your time down to 9min for a few sessions.

06-24-2005, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
navigatin1 Derf's My *****! Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 1,867 Rep Power: 5	Designer skin makes a lotion with no smell. Sheer Wisdom

06-24-2005, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Athens Rose Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 416 Rep Power: 4	You bumped your time way too fast. Please follow the recommended times for your skin type! (should be posted on the side of the bed). And wait for that burn to heal.

06-24-2005, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mali I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 25 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 33 Posts: 3,343 Rep Power: 19	Hidden Treasure by Figi is unscented and really good. Don't tan if you are red or pink. Go slow when you go back to tan...

06-24-2005, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
tan2go Join Date: Sep 15 2004 Location: Arkadelphia, AR Posts: 107 Rep Power: 4	I agree with nav, Sheer Wisdom by Designer Skin regarding lotion, and I hope you are not tanning in a 10 min. bed. Depending on your skin type, you may want to start in a level one bed for a few visits and work your way up. Definitely let the salon know of your burning visit so that they can be aware and make corrections in your case. Good Luck!

06-24-2005, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
katrina898 Join Date: Jun 20 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	sheer wisdom is pretty good, it still does have some light fruity scent though

06-24-2005, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
dancnfever Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Dec 10 2004 Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	you might want to try going every other day. never really smart to tan days consecutively - especially when you're trying to build a base tan.

06-24-2005, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
tan-lines-05 Join Date: Apr 8 2005 Posts: 57 Rep Power: 0	If you are still red as a lobster. Get a box of arm & hammer and put the whole box in a cool tub of water. Soak about 15 minutes or as long as you can tolerate. This will help draw the heat and redness out of your skin. Also, I agree Sheer Wisdom is an okay lotion.

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