No, I go to the dermatologist to have pre-cancerous cells removed. DH goes more often since he was at a camp on a lake all summer, every summer as a child and lettered in tennis in HS. We are both 'naturally pale' people, with blue eyes. I'm glad I didn't listen to my mother, who was forever telling me to, "Put down that book and get outdoors in the sunshine." LOL

I have used that Jergens moisturizer and it just gives a little bit of a glow...I liked it right after I got back from the beach, helped with the dryness.....
I have visions of turning out orange, if I used the tanner stuff.....

No, I have never been to a tanning booth or have I ever laid out in the sun to tan.

Sue

I spend alot of time outside, so tan naturally.

I used to use a tanning booth in the winter...now I don't.

I am very pale and I never tried to tan because sunlight makes my knees and elbows break out in itchy bumps.

I use the Jergens Natural Glow on my legs, because legs as pale as mine should not be seen in public!

Get mine at the pool!

Done a tanning bed and did not like!

No, I'm outdoors a lot, either gardening or walking. I hate the idea of frying my skin at a tanning booth.

I used to stay very tanned because I spent so much time outdoors. For the past two years I've been inside more and have become very pale. This summer I have been doing my own mowing and more outside stuff, so I do have a nice glow for a change.

I don't, but have a few times in the past. I think the tanning beds are very relaxing.

People do need sunlight on a daily basis. My Vitamin D was superlow when checked. I am on mega doses now. Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with a higher cancer risk.

Naw, I just go bicycling and work in the yard. Get plenty of tan that way.

Plus, there is the bonus of "funny" tan lines. ;)

Seriously I use Aveeno 70 on my face, and something 50 on the rest of my exposed skin. Right now, Ocean Potion, gently and sensitive 50.

Moni

I have never been to a tanning booth.

Lydia, you are so right. I just watched a video about how so many people are Vitamin D deficient and it's partly because they are afraid to expose their skin to the sun and also because of the over use of sun screens. It's crazy, but they are learning now that skin cancer is increasing while sun screen use is increasing.

Plus, there is the bonus of "funny" tan lines. ;)

I've got that too Moni, different levels on my legs from bermudas or regular shorts, different straps and shoulders in shirts..different necklines in tops..LOL
Today I mowed the lawn in a spagetti strap top with my bra straps showing. LOL The other day it was in a racer back tank.

I tried a tanning bed once when I was 18-19, years ago. I hated it! Left me dry and itching, felt like my skin was shrinking up from dryness.

Never have tried a self-tanning lotion.

But I am outside a lot. I take my kids to the pool all summer, 4-5 days a week, it's a very short walk from our house. I use sunscreen, which helps avoid an all out burn, but I still darken up very quickly. So do my kids, the hair gets blonder and the skin gets browner. LOL. I have been to the pool 4 times since school let out 5 days ago and we all have our summer color already.

I only lay out in the sun to pre-tan before we go to the beach. We just got home from FL where we both got pretty good tans. I'll try to maintain it a bit because the sun and Vitamin D are so important, plus I look better with a tan. I don't think I'll ever go to a tanning booth, they're so bad for you, but if I knew I had to be exposed to intense sun without time to pre-tan outside, I might go just to avoid a burn later.

As anyone ever done the spray on tan in a salon? I'm thinking about it. Checked it out and its $15.00 and lasts about 2 weeks. Just another thing on my Bucket
List. lol!!

Nah- I grew up in So Cal and spent most of my teen years by a pool or at the beach. These days I spend most of my work day outside so I don't need tan. I spend more money on sunblock than anything else. I have pale Irish skin that burns most of the time. I am trying to be so careful to not have problems! My face is bad though. Lots of sun marks from years of tanning.

Trish

No. I did once, when I was younger and not so well educated on the dangers.

About the Vitamin D. My doctor tells me that it is actually a hormone, not just a vitamin, and is very important for many reasons. She also said that there is no way that anyone in a northern state (or equivalent in any other country) can get enough Vitamin D from the sun alone, particularly in the winter. She put me on a dose of 2000 IUD (or whatever Vit D is measured in) twice a day. I'm due for a checkup tomorrow. Blood was drawn last week. So I'll soon see how the Vit D levels are doing.

Nope, I stay away from the sun and tanning beds.

No, am pale and burn easily. My daughter (35) uses the tanning lotions though and she likes them.

Yes and I even worked at a tanning salon until last month. Indoor tanning isn't as bad as everyone thinks, it is controlled tanning, gives you vitamin D and very relaxing. There are two types of lights for the beds; some tan you beyond your outer layer and some only tan your outer layer. It all depends if you are preparing your body for the sun or if you just want color. I am not sure if I will be going back to the salon after my surgery but I sure did learn a lot while I was working there.
Deb

I did when I lived in NH. My boss always paid for sessions at the salon next to the dealership. Now we live in FL and I ride a motorcycle. I wear sunscreen and try and stay out of the hot sun when I can. I have olive skin and tan very easily.

I've never been to a tanning booth, but I get a natural tan just by spending time out of doors.

Helen

I've never used a self-tanning spray nor have I used a tanning booth. When I was younger, I used to slather on the Coppertone Tanning Oil and stay out in the sun as much as I could and I had a great tan.

Now, having had skin cancer on my face in three places, I couldn't care less if I have tan or not. SPF 70 for me!

I've never laid out in the sun to get a tan. I tan very easily and unfortunately, have to be outside most of the day.

I avoid the sun, as I'm a very pale redhead who burns within about 20 minutes without sunscreen.

I do take vitamin D, as prescribed by my doctor.

Never been to one. I laid out in the sun for many many years and always got a good tan but it does cause wrinkles. I still am out in the sun but don't get really tanned. Besides now it looks fake to be really dark.

I went to tanning booths many times and now am paying for it. I have had many skin cancers and must see a dermatologist twice/year. They are painful to have removed and some can be quite serious.

Nope..I'm Proud to Be Pale!!!!!

SamKaren
your resident DJ

As a teenager I laid outside and tanned for many a day. Used tanning booths for several years and then bought my own bed. About 6 years ago I had my first bout of skin cancer (basal cell) on my nose. Had to have the cancer taken out and then plastic surgery done. Bingo! About four years later I had it again in exactly the same place. More extensive surgery this time and more plastic surgery.

After seeing visions of Michael Jackson's nose in my head - I no longer tan. And DARN! I miss being tanned. It IS addictive and everybody knows that a fat pork chop looks better when it's FRIED! LOL

I did when I worked in the shop (we had 3 tanning beds)....mostly I used it just to pre-tan...As I too have olive skin and tan very easily...I already have a great tan this summer just from being outside doing chores but like Moni and Teri.....I have funny Tan lines.....but who cares?? LOL Stacy