mavsam 0 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Ive been off the tane for 2 weeks and I am going to be on the beach for a few days and I want to go to a tanning bed. Is this safe if I go for a very short light setting? I'm not planning to go in for long at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_08 0 Share Posted March 7, 2007 From what i heard...it all dpeends on how sensitive your skin is. Try going out in the sun for a couple minnutes see how your skin reacts. Just test your skin>>see if its capabel or not. Good Luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TennesseeGrl 7 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I'm going to say NO. Your skin is very sensitive even 4-6 months post accutane, and the recommendation is to stay out of the sun for that period of time post-accutane. The drug stays in your system for so long that it's like you are still ON accutane 2 weeks post. I went to the tanning bed 4 full months post-accutane, and I burned so badly that I couldn't wear clothes with elastic on them because it hurt so bad. I only went in the bed for 8 minutes, too... it's not like I laid for 20 minutes and burned that bad. That was 4 months after taking my last pill. At the beach wear a sunblock (not just sunscreen, a sunblock) and enjoy indoor activities. Otherwise you'll seriously regret it... the pain is just not worth it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chicagokate 0 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ive been off the tane for 2 weeks and I am going to be on the beach for a few days and I want to go to a tanning bed. Is this safe if I go for a very short light setting? I'm not planning to go in for long at all.Try Mystic Tanning instead! Then slather on the sunscreen on the beach.. Mystic lasts several days for me, and I've been told it will last longer if you go twice in a row? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TennesseeGrl 7 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ive been off the tane for 2 weeks and I am going to be on the beach for a few days and I want to go to a tanning bed. Is this safe if I go for a very short light setting? I'm not planning to go in for long at all.Try Mystic Tanning instead! Then slather on the sunscreen on the beach.. Mystic lasts several days for me, and I've been told it will last longer if you go twice in a row?It's true, mystic gets a TON deeper if you go twice (just wait two or 3 days in between sessions). It really is fantastic, even for very pale people. I did it for my senior prom and I looked great. Just moisturize well and it will last for a decent amount of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rose_1 0 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Might sound crazy or 'irresponsible' but...I've been to the beach like 5 times this summer...stayed all day and tanned...hardly wore sunscreen...i got burnt...was painful at 1st...but got over it....Y is it recommended that we stay out of the sun? is it bcoz we'l b in 'pain' or there could b serious damage?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beentheredonethat 6 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Because your skin is more sensitive to the sun, burns much more easily and seems to take more damage even if you don't burn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
