Skin around mouth won't tan.

tq_s08 · 01-28-2008, 01:25 AM

I've been tanning for quite some time. Probably about 2 years or so. About 3 months ago I noticed that the area around my mouth isn't tanning.
I'm not sure if it's maybe because I might forget to put lotion in that exact area, but I do put it on my face ..or if it's maybe because of the acne products that I use?
It just looks kind of stupid if I don't have make-up on. Or could it be a skin condition?

*btw, I was using Murad Acne complex, but have switched to Clean & Clear Advantage. (Just in case that might have something to do with it)

beachlessglow · 01-28-2008, 12:31 PM

If you are using any lip balm with an SPF in it that may be the reason.
I know when i tan and use my lip balm, i get it on my skin not just my lips. That is why it doesnt tan for me.
Hope this helps.

tq_s08 · 01-28-2008, 08:53 PM

I have, but not every time I tan.

unity · 01-28-2008, 10:26 PM

If I use lip balm with SPF its only right before I get in the bed. I am wondering if the one you are using is, for the lack of a better word, "leaching" into the skin surrounding the lips?

Otherwise blemish treatment topicals often work by drying out the skin and dry skin does not like to tan well. I looked up the products you used and there was no mention of them containing SPF.

Shantilly · 01-28-2008, 10:46 PM

Are u putting on a lipstick earlier in the day that maybe has some SPF properties in it?

tq_s08 · 01-29-2008, 02:05 PM

I only use lip glosses. I do use them throughout the day, but none of them have any SPF properties that I know of. I use a lot of Avon and Mark cosmetics. I did, however, tan without make-up (powder) on yesterday and I do think it helped some. I usually don't have time to take it off before I go.
Could this be it? It just seems weird though, if it is, why it would only not tan in that one area?

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DakotaFL · 01-29-2008, 02:43 PM

Take your make-up off before you tan!! ALWAYS~~~

Mr Derf · 01-29-2008, 03:05 PM

Do you have cake icing on your face? Icing has an SPF of 8.

01-28-2008, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
tq_s08 Join Date: Jan 28 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Skin around mouth won't tan. I've been tanning for quite some time. Probably about 2 years or so. About 3 months ago I noticed that the area around my mouth isn't tanning. I'm not sure if it's maybe because I might forget to put lotion in that exact area, but I do put it on my face ..or if it's maybe because of the acne products that I use? It just looks kind of stupid if I don't have make-up on. Or could it be a skin condition? *btw, I was using Murad Acne complex, but have switched to Clean & Clear Advantage. (Just in case that might have something to do with it)

01-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
beachlessglow Join Date: Jan 25 2008 Location: FL Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. If you are using any lip balm with an SPF in it that may be the reason. I know when i tan and use my lip balm, i get it on my skin not just my lips. That is why it doesnt tan for me. Hope this helps.

01-28-2008, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
tq_s08 Join Date: Jan 28 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. I have, but not every time I tan.

01-28-2008, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 3,215 Rep Power: 6	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. If I use lip balm with SPF its only right before I get in the bed. I am wondering if the one you are using is, for the lack of a better word, "leaching" into the skin surrounding the lips? Otherwise blemish treatment topicals often work by drying out the skin and dry skin does not like to tan well. I looked up the products you used and there was no mention of them containing SPF. __________________ I lost my signature, if you find it let me know please.

01-28-2008, 10:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shantilly Who The **** is Derf? Join Date: Oct 28 2001 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,145 Rep Power: 12	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. Are u putting on a lipstick earlier in the day that maybe has some SPF properties in it?

01-29-2008, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
tq_s08 Join Date: Jan 28 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. I only use lip glosses. I do use them throughout the day, but none of them have any SPF properties that I know of. I use a lot of Avon and Mark cosmetics. I did, however, tan without make-up (powder) on yesterday and I do think it helped some. I usually don't have time to take it off before I go. Could this be it? It just seems weird though, if it is, why it would only not tan in that one area? www.meetmark.com

01-29-2008, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
DakotaFL Join Date: Oct 15 2003 Posts: 184 Rep Power: 6	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. Take your make-up off before you tan!! ALWAYS~~~

01-29-2008, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr Derf Vote Derf 4 Prez! Join Date: Jun 29 2006 Location: NE Age: 46 Posts: 2,470 Rep Power: 9	Re: Skin around mouth won't tan. Do you have cake icing on your face? Icing has an SPF of 8.

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