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Mandy asked in HealthWomen's Health · 2 decades ago

HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does ANYONE else ITCH very bad when they get a SUNBURN or get in the TANNING BED?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    I used to work in a tanning salon for four years. You are trying to get a tan way too fast. You must gradually get a tan. Right now you are sunburned which means your body is going to get rid of all those cells you just killed and all the tanning you've done has been for nothing. Buy a tanning lotion that is meant for use in the tanning bed. One that you use outside is NOT recommended. It can ruin the acrylic on the tanning bed. If you can afford a tanning bed lotion, as they can be quite spendy ranging from $15 for the cheap stuff, (where you might as well just use a moisturizer), and up to $45 for the awesome stuff. Back to your problem... you itch because your skin is dried-out. You need to give your skin a break and go back to the beginning. When you start tanning again start with going half of the maximum time allowed in the bed OR LESS. If you burn the first time go less time the next time. If you didn't get ANY color don't go anymore than 2-3 minutes more than the last time. You really must gradually work on your tan in a tanning bed go get the best tan for your money. BTW, if you decide to go for that lotion I recommend something with a bronzer and without the hot stuff... your tanning salon should know what I'm talking about. ALSO... if you have very pale skin and have never been able tan outdoors you will not be able to get tan in a tanning bed and is not recommended that you try to do so. Also, always use those tanning eye covers... you can do severe damage to your eyes without doing so, and over time at the very least you can get uncorrectable night vision problems.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Yes, that happens. It itches before your skin starts shedding. You shouldn't tan too often. I don't know your ethnicity and coloring but each sunburn you get increases your chances of skin cancer.

  • 2 decades ago

    Yes. That is your skins natural reaction to the harshness that it is experiencing. You should try to apply some Aloe Vera Gel to the burned area(s). It is a rather inexpensive product that will help releive the burning feeling, plus it provides a cooling sensation to the skin. Hope this helps!

  • 2 decades ago

    Yes go to walmart or any store and get the aloe vera gel it will help almost as soon as you put it on it will give you alot of relief and you'll quit itching so much hope you feel better.

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  • 2 decades ago

    Its your skin frying. Literally. Im not being funny. It's your skin cells being cooked. Thats why its "sunburn." It's your skin screaming and holding up road signs that say "20 years to cancer straight ahead"

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Thats not good nor is it natural. You may have sensitive skin. I would think twice before exposing your skin to such dangers...

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