I have very pale skin, but this summer I'd like to try and get a tan. I heard that if it is done gradually, even pale people can tan.
How long should I stay out for each day in order to get a gradual tan?
What SPF should I use to protect against sun damage?
If all else fails, What are some good tinted moisturizers that will give me a fake gradual tan?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? just_ask_me answered Sunday April 25 2010, 4:55 pm: First, I would suggest using a low SPF or else you won't get tan! Use a SPF 15, or lower. Even tanning lotions that you can use (diff from sunscreen) have SPF. If you're going to be in direct sunlight, like laying outside, I'd start out with 15 mins (with the lotion/sunscreen on). See how your skin reacts later in the day or the next day.. are you red anywhere? is your skin irritated? is your skin fine? You can judge from there. If you're red in a spot, apply more sunscreen in that location, but if most of your body is red/sunburnt, then you know to lower the time outside the next day, like 10 mins. Don't get discouraged if you try it and the next day you don't see a difference, it takes time! So if you're skin is fine, then up it to 20 mins the next day, and so on. If you really are dedicated to getting a tan, you have to lay out everyday or every other day, or you won't see a difference. Good luck! [ just_ask_me's advice column | Ask just_ask_me A Question ]
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