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The sun is out and you should use protection... (pg. 5)
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| Cosmic Fur |
| quote: | Originally posted by disko-kandi
well i definitely don't feel like burning holes into myself like there's holes in the atmosphere. i remember when i was growing up in the alps i would spend all summer outdoors looking like a lil brown bear by the end of it, but mind you, it would take me a while to actually get a tan. now i just step outside for half an hour and i'm seriously burnt even though i normally don't burn. ridiculous. it IS scary! so yea wear the stupid sun block. if you're gonna put on moisterizer anyways why not put some sun protection on at the same time. only takes a minute! |
Really? I find the exact opposite - last summer, I was outside pretty much all the time, and barely even got tanned, then I went on a vacation to Spain, and in the first few days, even without going to the beach, i was pretty much burned. 3 years ago in Italy, same thing.
And obviously the moisturizer comment doesn't apply to me. |
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| disko-kandi |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cosmic Fur
And obviously the moisturizer comment doesn't apply to me. |
HAHA! yea i realized that after i wrote it. but it wouldn't hurt for guys to put some on from time to time. :tongue2 ;) |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by nadezhda
so yes, it is "hot enough" to use spf 30 if you care about your skin. |
winter is hot enough.
should use that on face all year. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by slingshot
i concur...
hate feeling all sticky...so gross. |
wifebeaters are KEY for dealing with heat and humidity!
They're great - perf solution :D
Another reason I love them so much. |
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| Frenchina |
| I was in my car for about 20 minutes, and I got burnt. I can see the outline of my sunglasses, |
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| Jem_hadar |
Many people go to tanning salons to get a "base tan" before they go on a beach vacation.
The idea is that a few sessions of indoor tanning will protect them from burning in the sun.
But there's no proof that this is true. The risks of tanning far outweigh the unproven benefits of the base tan. Ultraviolet light, whether from the sun or a sunlamp damages your skin.
Repeated exposure increases the risk of premature skin aging and skin cancer. The best way to protect your skin from the sun at the beach and at home is to use sunscreen with an SFP of 15 or higher. Sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide stay on longer and are especially good for water sports.
Other tips for protecting your skin: Avoid midday sun. Wear sun-protective clothing such as hats with broad brims.
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From a PharmAssist article I read today. |
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| Jem_hadar |
Also I just read that the "SPF" only indicates the amount of UVB protection a sunscreen produce will offer, NOT UVA. (Though that may be listed separately...
but note: An approved rating system to measure UVA protection has not been approved at this time!
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I've been reading up on this of late, because of my natural tendency/inkling to get burned and not worry about it overly. :clown:
Obviously this is bad and I should stop. But everyone who is tanning needs to realise how bad that is for them too!
Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation shows itself as:
- a tan or sunburn
- wrinkling of the skin after long-term exposure
- skin cancer and cataracts
Found out that very simply put, UVB rays = sunburning rays
UBA rays = aging rays |
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| nadezhda |
| quote: | Originally posted by disko-kandi
thank goodness on lake winnipeg it's all dry heat even with 40+ degrees celcius in the shade. no smog & mugginess for me! yay! |
yeah, i am TOTALLY looking forward to manitoba summer weather, even if it's only for a week! i never believed my mom when she said it was different there until i moved back here and encountered the smog and mugginess.
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
winter is hot enough.
should use that on face all year. |
definitely!!! |
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| tha_broad |
| im gonna try a mystic tan this weekend, see how that pans out. I never an in the sun, and Id just rather try that then the beds. If it doesnt work, or i dont like it, ill try the beds after. |
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| AdReNaLiNa |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyGroove
i know! and yay for bronzer! i have finally invested in some and am loving it :)
oh and I use Nivea's glowing moisturizer, it's really subtle but works the best once you already have a tan, it just adds that nice glow with a hint of sparkle
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I use that one too! It's a good product though I do find it a bit too heavy for the summer.. i wish they came out with a lighter version. Also, Nivea has a body moisturizer out now with a hint of self-tanner - Touch of Summer.
I liked the Jergens one so now I'm giving this one a try. |
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| AdReNaLiNa |
| quote: | Originally posted by tha_broad
im gonna try a mystic tan this weekend, see how that pans out. I never an in the sun, and Id just rather try that then the beds. If it doesnt work, or i dont like it, ill try the beds after. |
Just make sure to follow all the instructions such as turning around at the right time..
I got so freaked out when it started spraying that I just stood there frozen trying to hold my breath. Mystic Tan is definately not for me! |
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| The Wiz |
| quote: | Originally posted by AdReNaLiNa
I liked the Jergens one so now I'm giving this one a try. |
Best bronzer/moisturizer out there. Also its like $6.99! Doesnt stink or stain your clothes and has a nice little shimmer. So much bang for your buck! |
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