To tan or not to tan

tjr · #1 Oct 21, 2005, 07:05 PM

I been having trouble with my daughter concerning her wish to use tanning beds. I have tried to convince her that it's not to her advantage, but being Irish her pale skin is a constant irratation. If anyone has any ideas I'd really be thankfull

freckles005 · Oct 21, 2005, 08:31 PM

How old is your daughter? Young girls nowadays want that golden tan from watching music videos of their favorite singers. If you are concerned about your daughter using a tanning bed let her know that there are other alternatives. Artificial tanning products are safe and help you look realistically bronze. I've used artificial tanners and they looked natural.

fredg · Oct 22, 2005, 03:22 AM

Hi,
I fully support you in not wanting your daughter to start the "tanning bed" thing.
Have you considered taking her to a Dermotologist? He/She would be able to give her some professional advice, and I am almost certain it would be to stay away from tanning beds.
Maybe coming from a professional would convince her that it's not the healthiest thing to do.
The doctor could also give some good advice on commercial tanning products, and which are safe.
I do wish you the best, and hope everything turns out OK.

freckles005 · Oct 24, 2005, 04:14 PM

I've used tanning beds when I was younger, as I got older I stopped using them and went for artificial tanners and bronzers. I was also concerned about the health risk of tanning beds.



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