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lexx

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lexx    20

lexx
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So I get this free tan coupon in the mail yesterday that is only good until tomorrow. Obviously real sun is better than fake tanning, but I'm in Canada and its cold here LOL. Is there any rules about using a tanning bed. I'm not a tanning junky I've been probably 6 times in my entire life. I just like the way my skin appears a shade darker. Plus having surgery 3 months ago I think it might make me look a little toner. Thoughts?????

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this sucks    557

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Sorry, but I disagree. Do a little research on the skin damage that tanning beds cause. If you want to have a little darker color, buy some of the fake tanning lotion. I've seen the results of skin cancers in two people who I love dearly so I'm VERY biased.

Ask any dermatologist to see what they think.

If you want to get a little more Vitamin D, spend a little time outside instead of ruining your skin with a tanning bed.

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cheryl2586    3,053

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I use to work for oncologist and melenoma isnt pretty. Stay away from the tanning beds. It is horrible what people endure from wanting to be tan. Just my opinion

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lexx    20

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Yikes you girls just scared the crap out of me. I am in desperate need of real sun!! Maybe a vacation?

Thanks for all your input!

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Jachut    487

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Real sun is just as dangerous - but I sure can't resist a tan. I believe its ersonal choice. Fake tans these days are very good! In Australia, most people end up losing chunks of themselves o skin cancer, it's not nice.

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Aqusis    16

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My surgeon said to stay away from tanning beds.. Tanning can cause your skin to loose elasticity.

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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No tanning for me! I had had too many basal cell and squamous cells removed. I currently have a bald spot from one on my head.... NO fun! I always wear sun screen and a hat even in winter! I am very pale and people will just have to live with it!

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this sucks    557

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No tanning for me! I had had too many basal cell and squamous cells removed. I currently have a bald spot from one on my head.... NO fun! I always wear sun screen and a hat even in winter! I am very pale and people will just have to live with it!

My husband has had five basal cell and my best friend had melanoma...I get crazy when people talk about using tanning beds-sorry...

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SueBee01    630

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I agree with everyone. Once you have had skin cancer you will never do it again and wear suntan lotion every day, summer or winter. I had sqwamous cell on my face, most painful surgery I have ever had. I live in Florida an wear lotion every day since then. No tanning for me anymore, anywhere!

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Jachut    487

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You did inspire me to slap on some fake tan last night though! Stunk to high heaven all night, and hubby complained, but today i look glowing!

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SueBee01    630

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Glad you took the safe route to achieve your glow!

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