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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 8:40:24 GMT -5
Not everyone is afraid of tanning beds. If you don't like them, don't use them. If you're afraid of melanoma, use sunscreen except for your legs.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 8:41:38 GMT -5
I believe she's talking a one off for her legs or for her body for a wedding. She isn't gong to DIE from using a bed a few times.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 8:48:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the thread, mid! I bought a maxi dress for a June 7th wedding thinking "it will look great with a tan". Well, the weather has been uncooperative so it looks like I have to get some self tanning stuff too and I appreciate all the advice on here.
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Post by raeoflyte on May 23, 2014 8:52:40 GMT -5
Not everyone is afraid of tanning beds. If you don't like them, don't use them. If you're afraid of melanoma, use sunscreen except for your legs. That's like saying some people aren't afraid of smoking cigarettes. Sent from my ADR6410LVW using proboards
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 8:54:30 GMT -5
It's a good analogy, rae. Smokers obviously aren't afraid of smoking or they would quit, right? People who tan know the risks are are willing to take the chance, just like smokers.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 10:02:05 GMT -5
Life is a risk. Do we stop living?
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Post by Sam_2.0 on May 23, 2014 10:15:14 GMT -5
Can't you get the same orange glow from just eating a ton of carrots? MUCH healthier for you too!!
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Post by hoops902 on May 23, 2014 10:18:24 GMT -5
It's a good analogy, rae. Smokers obviously aren't afraid of smoking or they would quit, right? People who tan know the risks are are willing to take the chance, just like smokers. Or just like anyone who goes outside when the sun is shining not enveloped from head to toe, or anyone who drives a car, rides in a car, or crosses a street. Everything you do has risk. Using a tanning bed to get a little color on your legs is FAR to the "less risky" end of the spectrum of things you can do. But somehow it always turns into people thinking that the stuff hyped in the media is more risky. The amount the media reports on something is not necessarily related to the risk of an activity.
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Post by swamp on May 23, 2014 10:20:53 GMT -5
When I was in lawschool, one day I was sunbathing in the yard of my apartment.
My roommate came up to me and told me sunbathing is dangerous, I was going to get cancer, and I should stop it. She was smoking a cigarette when she told me this.
I thanked her for her concern.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 10:56:26 GMT -5
It's a good analogy, rae. Smokers obviously aren't afraid of smoking or they would quit, right? People who tan know the risks are are willing to take the chance, just like smokers. Or just like anyone who goes outside when the sun is shining not enveloped from head to toe, or anyone who drives a car, rides in a car, or crosses a street. Everything you do has risk. Using a tanning bed to get a little color on your legs is FAR to the "less risky" end of the spectrum of things you can do. But somehow it always turns into people thinking that the stuff hyped in the media is more risky. The amount the media reports on something is not necessarily related to the risk of an activity. yes but you can minimize the risk of some things instead of increasing it....like cancer by staying out of tanning beds and not spending hours in the sun without sunscreen. I will never understand why otherwise supposedly normal intelligent people will do things to increase their risk of injury.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 11:17:41 GMT -5
Because we are all going to die from something. I'd rather not look like Caspar on the way. I've worked in the sun for years and I'm fine. My aunt never went in the sun and she has it. It is what it is. Someone tanning their legs isn't probably a huge risk.
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Post by hoops902 on May 23, 2014 12:19:03 GMT -5
::yes but you can minimize the risk of some things instead of increasing it....like cancer by staying out of tanning beds and not spending hours in the sun without sunscreen. I will never understand why otherwise supposedly normal intelligent people will do things to increase their risk of injury.::
You can minimize your risk of everything. When you want to go to a movie, do you decide not to purely because you want to minimize the risk of dying in a car accident? It's not as if a movie is something necessary like a job might be (because I understand telling people not to go to a job by car might be unrealistic).
Your kid might fall out of a tree and die, do you tell them they can never climb a tree? You're more likely to trip and fall and hurt yourself in heels than flats. Don't get a dog, it might bite you. Don't ride a bike you might fall off. Don't go running you might sprain an ankle. Don't work out you might pull a muscle.
Living life isn't about minimizing risk of injury. I actually don't know anyone who has the goal of living as long as they can without injuring themselves and never having fun.
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Post by swamp on May 23, 2014 12:23:55 GMT -5
. I actually don't know anyone who has the goal of living as long as they can without injuring themselves and never having fun. You obviously don't remember ToughTimes.
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Post by whoami on May 23, 2014 12:32:53 GMT -5
Skin cancer aside, I have absolutely no desire to look like and old dried up wrinkled piece of leather as I get older. I don't want to be in my 50s and be mistaken as the mother of a 46 year old. I am way too vain to look like a shriveled up old work boot.
I still manage to have plenty of fun even in the sun.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2014 12:32:57 GMT -5
D'oh!
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Post by hoops902 on May 23, 2014 12:36:14 GMT -5
Skin cancer aside, I have absolutely no desire to look like and old dried up wrinkled piece of leather as I get older. I don't want to be in my 50s and be mistaken as the mother of a 46 year old. I am way too vain to look like a shriveled up old work boot. I still manage to have plenty of fun even in the sun. Because clearly getting a little color in your legs for a special occasion leads directly to this.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 13:25:46 GMT -5
Really? I'm almost 59 and I've lived and worked in the sun most of my life. I can assure you I don't look like leather.
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Post by steph08 on May 23, 2014 14:37:34 GMT -5
Skin cancer aside, I have absolutely no desire to look like and old dried up wrinkled piece of leather as I get older. I don't want to be in my 50s and be mistaken as the mother of a 46 year old. I am way too vain to look like a shriveled up old work boot. I still manage to have plenty of fun even in the sun. Because clearly getting a little color in your legs for a special occasion leads directly to this. I've used the tanning bed for three special occasions - two proms and my wedding. Probably less than 25/30 times total over an 8 year period (because one time in the tanning bed isn't going to give you any color on your legs - you have to build up). I'm 28 and have had 5 moderately-to-severely abnormal moles removed already - one was severely abnormal and if I hadn't found it, it would have been melanoma in a very, very short period of time (we're talking months - like if I had waited to go to my regular dermatologist when they had an open appointment four months from when I found it instead of going to a different dermatologist the next week - short period of time). My skin doesn't look like leather, but that isn't the only consequence of using the tanning bed. I do know someone who is 26 and uses/used (don't know if she has stopped) the tanning bed wayyyy too much. Her skin looks like leather already. It's quite disgusting. And I like tanning beds - they are relaxing and so warm and I like to take a nice nap in them. If only they didn't increase my chance of skin cancer. I'd go for the spray tan - unless you get a high quality self-tanning cream. It's hard to not get streaks, especially around the knees and ankles/feet.
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Post by midjd on May 23, 2014 14:50:46 GMT -5
I like tanning beds, too. I haven't used one since HS, but the one I used to go to had this lotion that smelled like brownies when you got under the lamps. So warm and nice, especially in the winter. Some people can get a ton of sun exposure and not look like leather, even into their 50s/60s. I think it depends on genetics. I am not gifted in that way. Both my parents (including my fair-skinned, redheaded dad) were sun worshipers back in the day (the whole foil reflector/baby oil thing) and they have not aged well. My mom had several precancerous moles removed in her 30s. Meanwhile, MIL has a tanning bed in her bedroom and could probably pass for 10 years younger than my mom. Life ain't fair.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 15:26:38 GMT -5
I come from Scot-Irish heritage. My family is all red or blonde with white skin and freckles! They're all so careful and get it anyway. I'm not all that careful but not stupid, either. I avoid the bad times of the day but I do drive with the top down on the car and no sunscreen except the 15 from my daily moisturizer. On my face only. I don't look 30 but then again, I'm not.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 15:33:28 GMT -5
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Post by Peace Of Mind on May 23, 2014 15:34:29 GMT -5
The pantyhose thread got me thinking… My legs are a color not generally found in nature. (DD was born in November, literally did not see the sun until she was about a month old, and was still darker than me.) in past years I have done the self tanner lotions, etc., with varying levels of success. I don't want to be dark, or even necessarily "tan," but would like to not scare children. I thought it might be easier to get an overall body spray tan as sort of a base and then just touch up throughout the summer. Has anyone done this? Any tips? How much did it cost? How long did it last? Recommended vendors/chains? LMAO!!! Do they also resemble chicken legs? If so I think we are related. I'm SO happy maxi's are back in style and that they are really cute this year! I have a formal wedding to go to in November and my somewhat of a tan (which is two-toned since I usually wear Capris and roll them up) will be gone by then. I spent the day and night at my favorite beach with friends yesterday and I have a tan and will get melanoma and look like a shriveled prune but I have a tan!!
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 15:37:56 GMT -5
The pantyhose thread got me thinking… My legs are a color not generally found in nature. (DD was born in November, literally did not see the sun until she was about a month old, and was still darker than me.) in past years I have done the self tanner lotions, etc., with varying levels of success. I don't want to be dark, or even necessarily "tan," but would like to not scare children. I thought it might be easier to get an overall body spray tan as sort of a base and then just touch up throughout the summer. Has anyone done this? Any tips? How much did it cost? How long did it last? Recommended vendors/chains? LMAO!!! Do they also resemble chicken legs? If so I think we are related. I'm SO happy maxi's are back in style and that they are really cute this year! I have a formal wedding to go to in November and my somewhat of a tan (which is two-toned since I usually wear Capris and roll them up) will be gone by then. I spent the day and night at my favorite beach with friends yesterday and I have a tan and will get melanoma and look like a shriveled prune but I have a tan!! Wish I'd been there. I need some fun and a break.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on May 23, 2014 15:45:15 GMT -5
Holy Crap! I need to wear my shades to look at those women! I've seen Mid. She has a tan naturally compared to those women! Are you sure they are alive?
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 15:45:16 GMT -5
I think her goal was not to look freaky.
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Post by zibazinski on May 23, 2014 15:45:46 GMT -5
Or dead.
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Post by Cookies Galore on May 23, 2014 15:53:57 GMT -5
I have fair hair and fairer skin. Pale rules! I totally own it.
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Post by greeniis10 on May 23, 2014 16:16:56 GMT -5
Because we are all going to die from something. I'd rather not look like Caspar on the way. I've worked in the sun for years and I'm fine. My aunt never went in the sun and she has it. It is what it is. Someone tanning their legs isn't probably a huge risk. Yep, I think it definitely depends on your skin type, genetics, and who knows what else because otherwise spending a lot of time out in the sun would automatically equal skin cancer. If that was the case, every farmer, professional golfer / tennis player / baseball player, every coach, etc. would be doomed and historically, that hasn't been the case. Some do get it, yes, but there are a LOT of other people who have been exposed to the sun daily that never get cancer.
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Post by justme on May 23, 2014 16:36:28 GMT -5
Well, not everyone gets it, but the stats aren't so great on it. www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-factsAs someone who has already had 3 pre-melanoma moles removed, I'm not running and hiding from the sun (just spend two hours on the lake Sunday!) and I'm not going to lie and say I always have sun lotion on and never get a tan - but I'm certainly not going out for long times without sunscreen and completely tempt fate. Oh, and I'm pale as hell so my "tan" is most people's "pale" so I'm also not trying to get a dark tan or anything.
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Post by justme on May 23, 2014 16:53:23 GMT -5
I do own it! Sometimes I swear I'm a vampire because I glow in photos with flash. I'm just an outdoorsy person and unfortunately don't have a pool of sunscreen I can dip myself into every 30 minutes when I'm outside so I get some sun.
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