Tanning for Disney

[brighteyes]

I did Mystic tan one year and oh boy did I turn a strange shade of dark orange even though I don't tan that colour

And then down the back of my legs I had a drip I didn't notice so the back of my calfs had a big orange drip mark.

I was told not to shower for 24 hours, and tried to pat my face off the next am and all the tan came off in streaks. It worsened over the next few days it did not fade, it streaked all over my face and neck.

I have used Jergens and found it nice, but next time I will go to a booth.

Stephanie

 

[PinkTink63]

NO!I gave up a long time ago trying to get tan! I had to face reality that I just don't have the kind of skin that tans! I don't know how old you are, but your skin will thank you for not doing that!

They have some pretty good self tanners out on the market. I like the one by Jergens. I know people that have had really good luck with the spray on tans.

 

[PinkTink63]

I've done this before (going tanning) - in fact I did it before our last trip which was in '06. I am extremely pale and for me it was more about preventing burning too badly when exposed to the Florida sun. I wasn't tanning for looks, just to build up a base so my skin didn't freak out.

I was thinking of doing it again at the beginning of the summer before our trip, but my dad had skin cancer this past year. They got it in time, but it was a scare for us all. Although, he went his whole life spending lots of time outside WITHOUT sunscreen ever. Now he knows he can't do that anymore.

The thing with the spray on tans and lotion tans is that they won't keep you from burning once you're exposed to the sun.

I'm very pale too! That is why I where sunscreen! I have really dark hair, so people think that I should tan well! My nickname at work is "Scarlet" or "Snow White!"

 

[jagafen]

I tried Mystic once and it came out TERRIBLE! I have eczema and VERY dry skin, so this may have had something to do w/ it. I was so sad too. I'm extremely pale and practically glow in the sunlight. I finally wanted a "tan" for once. QUOTE]

I also have eczema, which cleared up (temporarily) with the UV exposure of a tanning booth/bed.....I plan on tanning for our upcoming trip....I burn easily in the 'regular' sun, but have found out that if I get a good base tan and then use 30 or higher sunblock, I won't burn...fair skinned irish girl!! I don't tan every summer, but have done it for my wedding, my girlfriend's wedding, a trip to Jamaica, and now this trip. Maybe I'm deluding myself, but I don't think I'm increasing my risk that much....what's worse, getting a horrible sunburn because un-tanned, I will (even with 100+ sunblock! LOL), or getting a base and using sunblock? But I've only tanned as an adult....I avoided the sun as a teenager because I always got horribly burned....this is what works for me!

 

[wdw71]

I love, love, LOVE Mystic Tan. I did it for my wedding and loved the natural results. I would do it now in a heartbeat, but I'm pregnant, and I don't know if that's okay or not. It is a great way to get some color before your trip.

When I was pregnant my doctor told me no self tanners, I just don't remember the reason why. Better safe than sorry.

 

[ang]

I tried Mystic once and it came out TERRIBLE! I have eczema and VERY dry skin, so this may have had something to do w/ it. I was so sad too. I'm extremely pale and practically glow in the sunlight. I finally wanted a "tan" for once. QUOTE]

I also have eczema, which cleared up (temporarily) with the UV exposure of a tanning booth/bed.....I plan on tanning for our upcoming trip....I burn easily in the 'regular' sun, but have found out that if I get a good base tan and then use 30 or higher sunblock, I won't burn...fair skinned irish girl!! I don't tan every summer, but have done it for my wedding, my girlfriend's wedding, a trip to Jamaica, and now this trip. Maybe I'm deluding myself, but I don't think I'm increasing my risk that much....what's worse, getting a horrible sunburn because un-tanned, I will (even with 100+ sunblock! LOL), or getting a base and using sunblock? But I've only tanned as an adult....I avoided the sun as a teenager because I always got horribly burned....this is what works for me!

This is what I do too. I cover my face...don't want to age and use the jerden on my face. i sun burn in florida, so I make sure I am covered in sunblock.

 

[CrazyDisneyMommy1]

I have used both the Mystic Tan and self tanners. If you just want a nice healthy look then these are great, but if you want a base for the sun in Florida it does not help at all. You would need to use a tanning bed to get a base to help from sunburn. So before I go, I use the tanning bed a couple times a week for about a month. When I come back I use the self tanner to keep the glow.

 

[MommyBuzz909]

Since it's going to be 85 here today, I'll just grab a towel and lay out in my front yard and start working on that tan..... )

 

[PinkTink63]

I'm very pale too! That is why I where sunscreen! I have really dark hair, so people think that I should tan well! My nickname at work is "Scarlet" or "Snow White!"

OOPS! I meant "wear"!

 

[CinderellyCinderelly]

I used to try and tan because in high school that is what everyone did. I never got really dark because I am so fair but I was going all the time, so finally I stopped and started using self tanners. Now they are advanced and don't turn you orange if you get a quality kind. I have done Mystic tan as well but prefer Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel to anything!! it is AWESOME and does not rub off on your clothes or sheets and it does not smell as bad as some products out there either. It is clear gel though, so if you want something tinted I would recommend st. tropez lotion or foam because you can see exactly where you put it! Both of those are pretty pricey, but to me it is worth it! ALSO remember to put on the SPF when you are down there!!!

 

[Smile4Me]

I know everyone is different, but why do people say they will burn horribly if they don't have a base tan?! If you use plenty of sunblock and reapply regularly especially if you're around water, you shouldn't burn. I think what most people don't just come out and say especially living up north is that they want to be tan, but not too tan; they want to be in the sun, but they don't want the damage. Any and All exposure to the sun or tanning booths is damaging to your skin!!

 

[CinderellyCinderelly]

I know an older woman who stayed out of the sun her whole life and her skin looks almost the same as mine and I am 20! I know another woman the same age who said she used to rub baby oil on her skin for a tan and "bake" outside. let me tell you that the woman who stayed out of the sun looks 20 years younger than the one who didn't and for that reason alone I stick to self tanners and serious SPF!

 

[Omma]

I'm also a huge fan of the Mystic tan. I am VERY pale and it works great on me. It is important to really exfoliate before you go. And lots of lotion every day after helps you keep your color longer. Swimming in chlorine does make it fade out faster but it still lasts almost a whole week on me.

 

[brighteyes]

I know an older woman who stayed out of the sun her whole life and her skin looks almost the same as mine and I am 20! I know another woman the same age who said she used to rub baby oil on her skin for a tan and "bake" outside. let me tell you that the woman who stayed out of the sun looks 20 years younger than the one who didn't and for that reason alone I stick to self tanners and serious SPF!

I tend to have difficulty tanning. Not that I try mind you, but put me next to someone else and my tan is another's normal skin tone. But I do spend quite alot of time outside in the summer. Even when I went to the tanning booth, it takes me longer to tan and is harder for me to keep it than most. Don't know why.

That said, it is not always hard for me to burn. The first day I was in Disney I lathered on the sunscreen and it was spf 30 every few hours but with sweating so much I guess it did not work and boy was I burnt.

I would rather go tanning for a few weeks in order to avoid I am sure even more damage from a serious burn like I had at Disney.

That is just me though. I do not try to tan and I am glad. I have many friends who tan year round and yes some are looking older than they should. I am 38 and look late 20's early 30's at most I am told. Part of that though is good genes thanks to my mother, ppl think we are sisters. The other part is not baking in the sun.

Stephanie

 

[PinkTink63]

I know everyone is different, but why do people say they will burn horribly if they don't have a base tan?! If you use plenty of sunblock and reapply regularly especially if you're around water, you shouldn't burn. I think what most people don't just come out and say especially living up north is that they want to be tan, but not too tan; they want to be in the sun, but they don't want the damage. Any and All exposure to the sun or tanning booths is damaging to your skin!!

BINGO! And you're absolutely correct!
I'm always the one who comes back from vacation and doesn't really look like I went anywhere sunny! I do get a little color even using sunscreen, but compared to everyone else, I'm not tan!
That's okay! We'll see whose skin looks better at 50!

 

[PinkTink63]

I know an older woman who stayed out of the sun her whole life and her skin looks almost the same as mine and I am 20! I know another woman the same age who said she used to rub baby oil on her skin for a tan and "bake" outside. let me tell you that the woman who stayed out of the sun looks 20 years younger than the one who didn't and for that reason alone I stick to self tanners and serious SPF!

I worked with a lady like this also! She never exposed her skin to the sun or unprotected and her skin was absolutely beautiful! She was 62 years old and she looked like she was about 45!

 

[Hensandchickens]

We were in Florida for 2 weeks 3 years ago. My DS got sunburned. Not a bad burn. We used sunscreen, but he was in the water non-stop and would forget to re-apply. This past summer we were at the dermatologist office to have warts removed from DS's hand. While we were waiting I noticed a strange mole. He ended up having atypical nevus or a precancerous mole that can turn into melanoma. The doctor had to remove a small amount in the area and DS had stitches. DS, along with our entire family, has to have full body checks yearly because this tends to run in families. Tanning bed are just as bad as the sun. Please use plenty of sunscreen, wear a hat, and try not to get a tan.

 

[mello]

Do Mystic Tan!!

http://www.mystictan.com/home.htm

Even if it only lasts for a couple days, at least do it so that you'll have enough time to get your real tan on in Florida!! Therefore when the fake tan ware off, you really can't tell!!

Do you mind my asking how much mystic tanning usually costs?

 

[kalaim@charter.net]

I checked here and three sessions were 48 dollars. Which I didn't think was too bad.

By the way....I bought the Jergens and it does work!!

 

[CampbellScot]

Please do NOT go to a tanning booth. It is a myth that this minimizes burning. You are damaging your skin to protect it from damage? doesn't make sense. I lost my best friend to skin cancer. She went to tanning booths every so often to get a "base" before going on vacation. The time between diagnoses and death was under a year. It is NOT worth it. She was 24 years old.

I also am a big fan of Mystic Tan. I usually do 2-4 sessions over two weeks before we go to Disney. It looks fantastic. It stays on the whole time we are there. It doesn't sweat off or rub off. I usually take the Jergens gradual tan lotion and reapply it every couple of days to keep a nice color.

You MUST wear sunscreen though every day b/c the mystic tan does not protect your skin.