Sun tanning questions

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  EarlD

  Jun 23, 2020

  Everyone is different I think. But health experts say err on the side off screen not oil or lotion and they suggest spf 30 or about to reduce risk of skin cancer. But ultimately each person has to make the choice that is best for them. Some use spf 50 others use spf 8

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  ShavedNudist27

  Jun 23, 2020

  [quote]Everyone is different I think. But health experts say err on the side off screen not oil or lotion and they suggest spf 30 or about to reduce risk of skin cancer. But ultimately each person has to make the choice that is best for them. Some use spf 50 others use spf 8[/quote] I agree! Be sure to cover all exposed areas. I have had 3 skin cancer surgeries. They have all been successful.

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  Steve

  Jun 24, 2020

  Why go out into the sun only to fight it with chemical goop? Find a beach with some shade.

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  Will

  Jun 24, 2020

  [quote]What an outdoor nudist needs is a good sun block, not a tanning lotion or oil. Those products went out of style 30 years ago for good reason. I always use an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 50 or more. I add more throughout the day as I sweat it off. Developing a nice, safe tan is best done a little at a time over the course of the summer.[/quote] Totally agree but I use 30spf or higher. As for a brand I use whatever I have on hand or is on sale unless it has reviews of not working.

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  Bill Bowser

  Jun 24, 2020

  I certainly wont recommend that everyone does what I do, because many are much more susceptible to skin cancer than I seem to be, but I never use anything. Very early in the spring when we have a relatively warm sunny day I sit out on my deck sans clothing, and over a few weeks I acquire a dark tan, which protects me through the summer. Ive been doing this for many years. My dermatologist complains about my resistance to sun block use, but she always says my skin looks great and that I should keep doing what I do. Your mileage might vary.

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  gayplace

  Jun 24, 2020

  I got some experience. You nshouldn't use oil unless your skin os very ujsed to the sun. If sensitive or you haven't been that much in the sun, use a lot of protection.
  I use almond and cocunutoil but Ive been in the sun a lot and must confess I want to get as tanned as possible. I have only one very small spot which isn't all tanned.

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  TonyOriginal Poster

  Jun 25, 2020

  I want to thank you all for your responses. I appreciate the input on this topic.

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  Lakeman221

  Jun 26, 2020

  [quote]I Very early in the spring when we have a relatively warm sunny day I sit out on my deck sans clothing, and over a few weeks I acquire a dark tan, which protects me through the summer. [/quote] This is one of the best ways to go about it without a much worry. In the earlier part of the year, when it is warm enough to expose your skin to the sun is the BEST time to start working on your tan, as the sun is not as strong as it is by say, June. Most folks seem to want to wait until the summer season is well underway before they start tanning. By then the suns rays are more intense than they are in March or April and can cause sunburn in less time. It's too late this year to take advantage of this advise, but keep it in mind for the beginning of next year. Start sooner getting your tan on, before the sun gets stronger.

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  Reuben Titus

  Jun 26, 2020

  The research I've read says that those who get more sun, actually get significantly less of the deadly type of skin cancer, and many of those who do get it, it doesn't seem to be related to sun exposure. So it sounds like we can forget all the hype about too much sun causing skin cancer. (besides bloodroot salve will kill it) I use nothing, just start getting some exposure in spring and by the time the sun is hot enough to do any burn i'm well enough tanned so it can't.

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  Steve

  Jun 26, 2020

  My dermatologist STILL has me under sun lamps. I've gotten careful doses of sun my whole life to keep eczema under control, at the doctor's, in natural sun, in tanning booths (a BAD idea - those are the most dangerous wavelengths, and not even very helpful for skin problems) and now under a narrowband UV lamp. I don't use sunscreen at all. When I've gotten the amount of sun I want, I stop. Much easier to control the exposure that way.

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  FullSun

  Jun 26, 2020

  My doctors know Im a nudist and/or I generally get a pretty good tan each summer. They have said its not really the tanning its sunburn that is bad. One even agreed with something Id read about how SPF has been overblown by marketing people and how sun is actually good. Each spring I start laying out 15 minutes per side several times a week by June I can easily do a hour or more per side with no sunburn and no lotion or anything. The stupid thing on SPF it that its xx times the bodys own level of protection. So SPF50 is 50 times more than normal thus if you were to spend 30 minutes in the sun with nothing, you could theoretically spend 25 hour with SPF 50. There are few places where you can get 25 hours continuous sun and those places tend to be a bit cold. When planning to be in the sun I look at how much of a tan Ive built and how long I expect to be out in the sun, if I my tan is such that I can do an hour or so and I expect to be in the sun for say 4-5 hours then I will use an SPF 4 or SPF 8

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  nudeyooper

  Jun 26, 2020

  Another factor to consider when using sunscreen is how much of it gets sweated off. The directions generally say to reapply if that happens. If I am in the sun, I am sweating. Working outside of the house, mowing the lawn, tending the garden, making improvements to the house, etc.. I try to work in the shade as much as possible, and when I mow I use patterns that alternate between sun and shade.
  I don't use sunscreen, and I try not to get any burn by just limiting my exposure. I do have tan lines, or tan blends to be more accurate on my arms, legs, and neck.

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  Tom D

  Jun 26, 2020

  [quote]Another factor to consider when using sunscreen is how much of it gets sweated off. The directions generally say to reapply if that happens. If I am in the sun, I am sweating. Working outside of the house, mowing the lawn, tending the garden, making improvements to the house, etc.. I try to work in the shade as much as possible, and when I mow I use patterns that alternate between sun and shade. I don't use sunscreen, and I try not to get any burn by just limiting my exposure. I do have tan lines, or tan blends to be more accurate on my arms, legs, and neck.[/quote] None on my arms and neck since I rarely wear a shirt outdoors in warm weather. I do have a line at the waist and a fade along my thighs.

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  Scot

  Jun 26, 2020

  Oil vs Cream? It is a dilemma I face everyday when it's time to spank the monkey.

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