Will this keep me from tanning? I know this sounds dumb but I tan poorly and I never wore sunscreen before.
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Not completely depending on your skin type. I use this on my kids and they both have olive complexions (middle eastern and Pacific Islander descent) and although they don't burn when I apply this they still get some color despite it's application. So again I think it depends on your skin pigmentation.
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I think it would depend at least partly upon how long you stay out in the sun. My goal is never to tan or burn, which basically means not much time in the sun, at least in the summertime.
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We bought this and used it last summer on our family- all of us burned even though we applied it several times! You can tan through all sunscreens- but I would choose a different one for protection against burning.
579433
Hi! Yes, this product is going to protect your skin both from sunburns and from darkening. Please do remember that any sun exposure can darken your skin, even with protection, but the combination of sunscreen with zinc oxide and traditional solutions like umbrellas and covering up will protect you best! Good luck!
1096120
I actually got a bad allergic reaction to this when I used it! but I didn't start using it until about a week after I was already tanning, & I never used a bronzer either!
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I have very fair skin, the product never burned me, but it flat out says not to use it if you have a tan... to me that would mean any mediterranean (light olive) - any dark skin would be bad. I agree that there needs to be a contrast between the hair and skin.
550505
It doesn't have any artificial tanners in it, if that is what you're wondering. It can definitely be used for both, and would probably help a sunless tan last longer being well-moisturized, but it doesn't provide any bronzers or anything to make you appear tanner.
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Hey Joyce! I use this product after I tan and I absolutely love it...it helps keep me from peeling if I get a little too much sun and it extends the life of my tan. I've never remembered it to have any self-tanner or bronzing qualities...only moisturizing. I hope this helps!
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There are a few ways of looking at this. One is how sensitive is your skin feeling? Is this a sunscreen you normally use? If so make sure your not swollen or overly red for you may pay for it later. Second you could wear a hat until your skin settles down some then try it. Then last if your unsure call Dr. Online and I'm sure you will get an answer your seeking without any wonders. Good Luck!
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Absolutely! You will get more than a base tan too! Make sure the bed you are tanning is is good too. Some people think its the lotion if they aren't getting tan but in reality you really need a good bed as well! You won't regret buying this.
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Pretty sure that there is no sunblock in this. It seems to be mostly a moisturizer. I expect, just using this, you would get a sunburn if you were not already tan.
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I didn't actually use mine in a tanning bed. I go on vacation and never come home with a tan. I recently just took this lotion to Mexico, and I came back with a definitely noticable tan. I works in the natural sun for sure. Just watch the amount that you put on your face, I found when I started to sweat from the heat, it got in my eyes and it stung a bit.
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You don't have to. Just make sure you wear sunscreen of about SPF 50. SPF 50 might be overkill but definitely nothing less than SPF 30.
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No, it's more for beginners. It wouldn't get me any darker then my base tan. I recommend Snooki Legs. I used it all over my body, not just my legs and it gets you really dark. I work at a tanning salon and Snooki Legs is Prob. The best lotion I have ever used, it is not a tingler though. Hope I answered your question! (:
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Good morning. The product does not contain any sunscreen, so if you want or need protection from the sun, you definitely would want to apply a sunscreen as needed. Thanks.
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It's a little like a self tanner. I don't think you'll get as dark without tanning. It will leave streaks if you don't apply it evenly. But if you wear gloves it's fine:) I love it though!
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I tan pretty easily but I really love this lotion. I've gone tanning twice the past few days using Luminary and I'm already like 3-4 shades darker, it's insane!
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The tanning consultant at my salon said you can use it before but it doesn't actually get you tanner. There isn't bronzer or DHA in it, so it isn't meant to make you tan, instead is meant to prolong the life of your tan and moisturize your skin. So if you want to moisturize your skin before you get into the bed that will help, but after you put it on you should put bronzing lotion on too. I've only tried a few lotions but luminary by designer skin is my favorite right now, definitely recommend that. jwoww wedding white bronzer is actually really good too.
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No or very little. UV rays are what make you tan, tanning in itself is a bad idea (even though I do it lol) that's why you hear about people developing sun damage or skin cancer.