i am different shades...why? and HELP~! - tanTALK

3shades · 07-14-2010, 08:20 PM

Quick question… I never see UV rays unless I am standing in the booth.

my torso is darker than below the waist. I purchased the strongest (in terms of dark) tanning lotion I could find: Black (20x) by Designer Skin to even out my color

I spray my legs with water (H2o) during my sessions in addition to the lotion application… my torso is bare (no lotion, water, moisturizer , etc...) however, it is the darkest and holds color the longest.

Any tips as to evening out my color? i have this problem with my face also. thanks, i appreciate it.

navigatin1 · 07-15-2010, 10:05 AM

Your torso will always tan easier and darker then the rest of your body because your organs are located there. Better circulation = better tan.

Your legs are hard because you shave them (assuming you're female), and every time you shave, you pull off a layer of skin, and in that skin is your tan.

So, #1, stop using water, it does nothing, and is dangerous to do around all that electicity.
#2 Shave before you go tanning, use lotion only (no water) on your legs, leave it on for a couple of hours after your session.
#3 Make sure you're NOT using any products at home (lotions, soaps, etc)that contain either mineral oil, or petroleum in the ingredients.

rrm44 · 07-15-2010, 02:18 PM

I agree. Everyone tans faster and darker on their stomach, and legs and face are the hardest to tan. I would only add to use a facial bronzer and/or leg bronzer to help even them out. You could also try a tingle on your legs to help, just do not use it on your face.

Sarahliz1981 · 07-26-2010, 04:01 PM

my legs tan the fastest. and stomach. arms and chest and neck are so much lighter!

07-15-2010, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
navigatin1 Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 2,901 Rep Power: 21	Re: i am different shades...why? and HELP~! Your torso will always tan easier and darker then the rest of your body because your organs are located there. Better circulation = better tan. Your legs are hard because you shave them (assuming you're female), and every time you shave, you pull off a layer of skin, and in that skin is your tan. So, #1, stop using water, it does nothing, and is dangerous to do around all that electicity. #2 Shave before you go tanning, use lotion only (no water) on your legs, leave it on for a couple of hours after your session. #3 Make sure you're NOT using any products at home (lotions, soaps, etc)that contain either mineral oil, or petroleum in the ingredients.

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rrm44 Join Date: Mar 6 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 92 Rep Power: 0	Re: i am different shades...why? and HELP~! I agree. Everyone tans faster and darker on their stomach, and legs and face are the hardest to tan. I would only add to use a facial bronzer and/or leg bronzer to help even them out. You could also try a tingle on your legs to help, just do not use it on your face.

07-26-2010, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sarahliz1981 Join Date: May 21 2009 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: i am different shades...why? and HELP~! my legs tan the fastest. and stomach. arms and chest and neck are so much lighter!

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