Sunless tanners

macongagal · 03-20-2008, 04:06 PM

What ones do you use? There is soo much controversy in do the sun things these days. Give me your tips for looking like a million bucks..

wifezilla · 03-20-2008, 04:07 PM

I have never found one that didn't streak. It's my skin, not necessarily the lotion. A have a friend who swears by the jergens. It does look good on her.

macongagal · 03-20-2008, 06:57 PM

Sometimes its can be the soaps or products that you bathe with that makes it streak. I use a mild baby bath solution or a non moisturizing shower gel.

pooticus · 03-21-2008, 09:09 AM

I won't use them. I feel like that in 20 years they will find they are carcinogenic...so I just do sun in moderation without sun screen (low Vit D here).

snapsgirl · 03-21-2008, 09:31 AM

I've found that the Neutrogena spray mist is the best(imo). After having a melanoma removed last fall I can no longer be in the sun.

ILookHappy2 · 03-21-2008, 09:41 AM

I use Faux Tan by Bare Escentuals and for the face I use Dior Bronze.

Angie66 · 03-22-2008, 08:41 PM

I use a combo of natural sun, maybe 15 minutes at a time, 2-3 times a week (weather depending), and Neutragena medium tint self-tanning gel (in the tube). I do NOT moisturize first, as this will guarantee streaking (for me, anyway). I make sure my skin is completely dry, fresh from the shower, and I use plastic gloves to apply the gel. That stuff is very difficult to wash out from under your fingernails, so the gloves help prevent hand/nail staining. I also only work in one small area at a time, opposed to putting a lot of gel on the entire leg and trying to rub it all in. No one has ever suspected that any aspect of my summer tan is 'fake', so I must be doing something right!

Jennyl · 03-24-2008, 01:33 AM

I really don't like any of them. I'd rather be pale

Bluqq · 03-24-2008, 03:37 AM

fake bake and lancome for the face

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 03-25-2008, 05:04 AM

I was never one for the sunless tanners until this past New Years. I had dropped weight and bought a new outfit and wanted to look half way decent for New Years Eve with my hubby so i thought what the heck. I bought L'oreal Body Expertise Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer + natural skin tone enhancer (medium) they have a fair or light skin one and a darker one. WOW is all I can say. I used it religousely the entire week before New Years and was so very pleased with the results. I will definately use this product again. I even put it on my face the last 2 days. I think it looked pretty decent. No streaking. No orange elbows, knees, ankles, or hands. You can make it as dark as you want depending on how many times you apply it during the day. I applied it once a day in the mornings. And nicely priced. I think it was like $6.00.

Here is a pic from New Years Eve... What do you think???

Angie66 · 03-26-2008, 03:01 AM

Your tan looks very natural and pretty, dolphins!

Bluqq · 03-26-2008, 03:43 AM

I like it very much!

LoraJR72 · 03-26-2008, 03:51 AM

I always wind up looking like an Oompa Loompa with the fake tan lotions and might give the tanning booths a try as they are free at my gym. I do remember last time I burned my butt on the beds!

Maybe the stand up booths will be better.

Agee · 03-27-2008, 03:44 PM

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I feel like that in 20 years they will find they are carcinogenic

Ummm...well...
I have friends who run a chemistry lab at a local gigantic university and they are studying the effect of fake tanners on human skin. Here are their preliminary result: no problem with fake tanning alone, but if you do the fake tan and then go out in the sun it causes significant sun damage to your skin. Apparently the fake tanners make you tan with a sugar-substance, and sugar+heat=caramelization.
So - do the fake tan thing, just don't do the actual tan thing on top of it.
A

Angie66 · 03-27-2008, 10:51 PM

Thanks for that information , Agee. I do the combo of sun and tanner.

babsinboise · 04-04-2008, 02:36 PM

I have tried about 20 different types and I must say that Jergen's Natural Glow is by far the best. Absolutely no streaks,strange smell or funky color. It rawks this pale english gals world

Bluqq · 04-05-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DolphinsOnMyMind777

I was never one for the sunless tanners until this past New Years. I had dropped weight and bought a new outfit and wanted to look half way decent for New Years Eve with my hubby so i thought what the heck. I bought L'oreal Body Expertise Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer + natural skin tone enhancer (medium) they have a fair or light skin one and a darker one. WOW is all I can say. I used it religousely the entire week before New Years and was so very pleased with the results. I will definately use this product again. I even put it on my face the last 2 days. I think it looked pretty decent. No streaking. No orange elbows, knees, ankles, or hands. You can make it as dark as you want depending on how many times you apply it during the day. I applied it once a day in the mornings. And nicely priced. I think it was like $6.00.

Here is a pic from New Years Eve... What do you think???

Thanks for the tip! I picked up some and love the color!

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 04-05-2008, 06:46 AM

Great! I am going to start using it again as the weather is getting warmer around here now.

macongagal · 04-11-2008, 08:09 PM

I just used some of my hawaiian tropic gradual today. I did two applications. I do find that the graduals work much better these days without the streaks. I look as if I have been out and got some sun and I have a moist glow.

Peony · 04-13-2008, 11:46 AM

The most important thing to remember when using a self tanner is to exfoliate before use. That will help prevent streaks and also help the tan last longer.

miraclemom · 04-14-2008, 04:22 PM

Which ones would you say have the least smell. Streaking has never been an issue for me. It's been the embarrassing smell. I am always afraid to put it on and go anywhere for fear of others smelling me.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 04-15-2008, 05:26 AM

I like the one I use. I dont recall a "smell". Everything has an odor to it. Even lotions. I never put on sunless tanner and then "go out" I use it during the week at home and at night but never before "going out".

SuSUN · 04-15-2008, 08:52 AM

With Jergens one, which one do you use. I am not pale, pale, but not dark skinned either. I dont want to buy the wrong one.

Thanks,

Susan

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 04-15-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuSUN

With Jergens one, which one do you use. I am not pale, pale, but not dark skinned either. I dont want to buy the wrong one.

Thanks,

Susan

oops sorry

miraclemom · 04-15-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babsinboise

I have tried about 20 different types and I must say that Jergen's Natural Glow is by far the best. Absolutely no streaks,strange smell or funky color. It rawks this pale english gals world

I have this stuff also but yet to use it. I know it comes on slowly, right? Well... my question then is...what about showering. Does that affect the process becuase it takes several days for it to really take affect, right? I was afraid I would end up putting the same application on over and over again if it washed off.

Just my crazy way of thinking I guess.

babsinboise · 04-15-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuSUN

With Jergens one, which one do you use. I am not pale, pale, but not dark skinned either. I dont want to buy the wrong one.

Thanks,

Susan

I use the medium/dark. My bff who is just as pale as I am uses the same.

babsinboise · 04-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miraclemom

I have this stuff also but yet to use it. I know it comes on slowly, right? Well... my question then is...what about showering. Does that affect the process becuase it takes several days for it to really take affect, right? I was afraid I would end up putting the same application on over and over again if it washed off.

Just my crazy way of thinking I guess.

Nope, doesn't effect it at all since you are putting it on daily. You will start to notice a color change by the second application. Wears off very naturally too if you stop for a few days.

miraclemom · 04-18-2008, 02:23 PM

Oh man! I found a hum dinger! Banana Boat's Natural Glow. It's awsome! It rocks alright! I can hardly smell it either. I have been using it for several days and I am looking very natural. Just thought I would let you all know about it. I will probably use it every day this summer.

macongagal · 04-19-2008, 03:11 PM

I seen the banana boat one at Big Lots last nite. It was $3. I should have gotten it to try. I have soooo many I hated to buy another one with the Hubby with me...lol.. I always have a hard time making my legs look good with the sunless tanners. I dont have any trouble with my upper body. Maybe its just me THINKING they dont look right. Do any of you obess about if your tan looks ok? I could be the only one..

03-20-2008, 04:06 PM	#1
macongagal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 288 Gallery: macongagal	Sunless tanners What ones do you use? There is soo much controversy in do the sun things these days. Give me your tips for looking like a million bucks..

03-25-2008, 05:04 AM	#10
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,762 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 214 as of 7-10-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	I was never one for the sunless tanners until this past New Years. I had dropped weight and bought a new outfit and wanted to look half way decent for New Years Eve with my hubby so i thought what the heck. I bought L'oreal Body Expertise Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer + natural skin tone enhancer (medium) they have a fair or light skin one and a darker one. WOW is all I can say. I used it religousely the entire week before New Years and was so very pleased with the results. I will definately use this product again. I even put it on my face the last 2 days. I think it looked pretty decent. No streaking. No orange elbows, knees, ankles, or hands. You can make it as dark as you want depending on how many times you apply it during the day. I applied it once a day in the mornings. And nicely priced. I think it was like $6.00. Here is a pic from New Years Eve... What do you think??? __________________ Jamie 200.5, 199.5-3/3,194.5-3/5,190.5-3/10,188.5-3/20,215-6/16 For now, I struggle with what I want the most. But I know that this to shall pass *With GOD all things are possible.* Goal For Now: Re-Focus

03-20-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
wifezilla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 4,126 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/210/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	I have never found one that didn't streak. It's my skin, not necessarily the lotion. A have a friend who swears by the jergens. It does look good on her.

03-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#3
macongagal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 288 Gallery: macongagal	Sometimes its can be the soaps or products that you bathe with that makes it streak. I use a mild baby bath solution or a non moisturizing shower gel.

03-21-2008, 09:09 AM	#4
pooticus Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 15,809 Gallery: pooticus Stats: 314/268.4/150 WOE: PersonalPlan Start Date: Nov.20, 2007	I won't use them. I feel like that in 20 years they will find they are carcinogenic...so I just do sun in moderation without sun screen (low Vit D here).

03-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#5
snapsgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 99 Gallery: snapsgirl Stats: 148/141./125 WOE: lowcarb Start Date: 8/04/2004 restart 3/15/2008	I've found that the Neutrogena spray mist is the best(imo). After having a melanoma removed last fall I can no longer be in the sun.

03-21-2008, 09:41 AM	#6
ILookHappy2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 238 Gallery: ILookHappy2 Stats: 252/160/135 Now 226/179/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2005 Restart 07/05/2007	I use Faux Tan by Bare Escentuals and for the face I use Dior Bronze.

03-22-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
Angie66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 91 Gallery: Angie66 Stats: 196/165/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2005	I use a combo of natural sun, maybe 15 minutes at a time, 2-3 times a week (weather depending), and Neutragena medium tint self-tanning gel (in the tube). I do NOT moisturize first, as this will guarantee streaking (for me, anyway). I make sure my skin is completely dry, fresh from the shower, and I use plastic gloves to apply the gel. That stuff is very difficult to wash out from under your fingernails, so the gloves help prevent hand/nail staining. I also only work in one small area at a time, opposed to putting a lot of gel on the entire leg and trying to rub it all in. No one has ever suspected that any aspect of my summer tan is 'fake', so I must be doing something right!

03-24-2008, 01:33 AM	#8
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: calgary Posts: 22,281 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I really don't like any of them. I'd rather be pale

03-24-2008, 03:37 AM	#9
Bluqq Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 10,297 Gallery: Bluqq Start Date: 11/24/05	fake bake and lancome for the face

03-26-2008, 03:01 AM	#11
Angie66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 91 Gallery: Angie66 Stats: 196/165/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2005	Your tan looks very natural and pretty, dolphins!

03-26-2008, 03:43 AM	#12
Bluqq Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 10,297 Gallery: Bluqq Start Date: 11/24/05	I like it very much!

03-26-2008, 03:51 AM	#13
LoraJR72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fever Pitch City Posts: 2,333 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 140.8/???/130 - 5'6" WOE: LC - Moderate Carb Cycling Start Date: Right here...right now!	I always wind up looking like an Oompa Loompa with the fake tan lotions and might give the tanning booths a try as they are free at my gym. I do remember last time I burned my butt on the beds! Maybe the stand up booths will be better.

03-27-2008, 10:51 PM	#15
Angie66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 91 Gallery: Angie66 Stats: 196/165/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2005	Thanks for that information , Agee. I do the combo of sun and tanner.

04-04-2008, 02:36 PM	#16
babsinboise Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 9 Gallery: babsinboise Stats: 150/144/125	I have tried about 20 different types and I must say that Jergen's Natural Glow is by far the best. Absolutely no streaks,strange smell or funky color. It rawks this pale english gals world

04-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#18
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,762 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 214 as of 7-10-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Great! I am going to start using it again as the weather is getting warmer around here now.

04-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#19
macongagal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 288 Gallery: macongagal	I just used some of my hawaiian tropic gradual today. I did two applications. I do find that the graduals work much better these days without the streaks. I look as if I have been out and got some sun and I have a moist glow.

04-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#20
Peony Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 846 Gallery: Peony Stats: Down 26 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2007	The most important thing to remember when using a self tanner is to exfoliate before use. That will help prevent streaks and also help the tan last longer.

04-14-2008, 04:22 PM	#21
miraclemom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dyersburg,TN Posts: 480 Gallery: miraclemom Stats: 270/???/175 WOE: Healthy eating Start Date: June 2004	Which ones would you say have the least smell. Streaking has never been an issue for me. It's been the embarrassing smell. I am always afraid to put it on and go anywhere for fear of others smelling me.

04-15-2008, 05:26 AM	#22
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,762 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 214 as of 7-10-08 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	I like the one I use. I dont recall a "smell". Everything has an odor to it. Even lotions. I never put on sunless tanner and then "go out" I use it during the week at home and at night but never before "going out".

04-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#23
SuSUN Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,709 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: SuSUN Stats: 152/119 WOE: BFFM since 07/2007 Start Date: LC since 02/2002	With Jergens one, which one do you use. I am not pale, pale, but not dark skinned either. I dont want to buy the wrong one. Thanks, Susan

04-18-2008, 02:23 PM	#28
miraclemom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dyersburg,TN Posts: 480 Gallery: miraclemom Stats: 270/???/175 WOE: Healthy eating Start Date: June 2004	Oh man! I found a hum dinger! Banana Boat's Natural Glow. It's awsome! It rocks alright! I can hardly smell it either. I have been using it for several days and I am looking very natural. Just thought I would let you all know about it. I will probably use it every day this summer.

04-19-2008, 03:11 PM	#29
macongagal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 288 Gallery: macongagal	I seen the banana boat one at Big Lots last nite. It was $3. I should have gotten it to try. I have soooo many I hated to buy another one with the Hubby with me...lol.. I always have a hard time making my legs look good with the sunless tanners. I dont have any trouble with my upper body. Maybe its just me THINKING they dont look right. Do any of you obess about if your tan looks ok? I could be the only one..