tanning on holiday

[jrobinson200]

I am going to egypt in 2 weeks and i havent been away on a sun holiday for 5 years -im fair skinned and would like to get a tan whilst im there, but normally i burn for the first week then tan the second! but im only going for a week!
does goin on the sunbeds at home a few times help?

[caththecrazy]

Yes but I'm not sure it's good for your skin. Make sure you take a high sun factor and enjoy your hols don't want to spoil your week being sun burnt.

Enjoy

[rockingian]

Hi i went to barbados for 2 weeks and went on a sunbed befor going i didnt turn brown i turned black i dont think a sun bed helps at all .go to your your local chemist and buy Aloe Vera cream or morrisons sell it in large bottles it realy gives you a nice sun tan and keeps your skin cool and also helps to keep the mozzies at bay hope this helps have a nice holiday .

[caththecrazy]

I wouldn't use aloe vera cream if you're fair skinned to be honest especially if you burn.

A sun bed will I think change your skin coloutr but it depends how many times you go on it, but like I said I don't think it's a good thing, but then lying in the hot sun isn't either but we do it

[kira000]

I am quite fair as well- blonde, blue eyes, but i do tan if i take it easy and dont burn.

A few years ago i tried taking Imedeen tanning supplements for 3 weeks before i went. They increase the production of melanin in your body, so it will tan quicker when your skin gets some sun.

It was one of the best tans i have had, and i didnt burn at all. The tablets arent these horrible carotene ones that dye your skin orange and are quite safe.

You will still need to use decent factor sunscreen, and take it easily building up. But they should help. You can buy them at boots- look for the 3for 2 offer. They arent cheap but i felt, worth the money.

Avoid sunbeds. They f*ck up your skin!

[jrobinson200]

cant afford to buy the tablets really, but sound good.....not goin on the sunbed again now,reasearch on the net shows it doesnt help tannin on holiday....guess its factor 50 and take it easy!!

[madmaggot]

I am a blue eyed blonde and burn easily. I always use Avon SPF15 for the 1st week or so and then SPF8 afterwards. Don't be tempted to spend too long in the sun, you will just burn and peel, not a pretty sight.
Do it gradually and your skin will change colour and not burn. Any tan is better than burning.
Aloe vera (97% or higher) applied after showering will help to maintain your colour.