1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 4:35 am PDT

Recently, I stopped tanning (after close to 10 years!) and opted for the self-tanning lotion. I had no idea the damage free-radicals could cause. Thank you for the article!

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:06 am PDT

I recently tried the Nivea gradual-tanning moisturizer. I only used it once and was covered in hives the next day. Could just be me, but it's nearly a week later and there are still some itchy hives on my legs...just a heads up.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:09 am PDT

Anyone know a good self tanner that doesnt make you orange?!?!? All the self tanners I've ever used make you look either orange or streaky and you can tell that its a "bottle tan".

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:10 am PDT

Anyone know a good self tanner that doesnt make you orange?!?!? All the self tanners I've ever used make you look either orange or streaky and you can tell that its a "bottle tan".

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:12 am PDT

I had no idea, either, but if you really are a doctor ten i think you're doing readers a disservice by saying it's ok to continue using self-tanners, even with other antioxidant ingredients. Unless you live in a closet all summer long, it's impossible not to expose yourself to UV light. I'm chucking my self-tanners.

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:48 am PDT

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:58 am PDT

Combining a self-tanner with "natural antioxidants" is ludicrous - a study in perverse mass-marketing. What is not mentioned here is that a person who is overacidic loses no matter what is applied - sun or sunless. Skin that is more alkaline can take more regular sun, within reason. UVB in a booth - 12-15 min at a time is healthy too. Michael www.atlantispa.com

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:59 am PDT

Combining a self-tanner with "natural antioxidants" is ludicrous - a study in perverse mass-marketing. What is not mentioned here is that a person who is overacidic loses no matter what is applied - sun or sunless. Skin that is more alkaline can take more regular sun, within reason. UVB in a booth - 12-15 min at a time is healthy too. Michael www.atlantispa.com

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 5:59 am PDT

Combining a self-tanner with "natural antioxidants" is ludicrous - a study in perverse mass-marketing. What is not mentioned here is that a person who is overacidic loses no matter what is applied - sun or sunless. Skin that is more alkaline can take more regular sun, within reason. UVB in a booth - 12-15 min at a time is healthy too. Michael www.atlantispa.com

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:02 am PDT

Dr. Baumann isn't doing a disservice. She is informing people if they do use a self tanner... first thing is to avoid sun exposure after you apply self-tanner! And use anti-oxidant products to counteract the free radicals. People don't listen about alot of things, but they'll still choose to do so. Because people won't stop tanning in the sun (or wanting tan look) tanning beds weren't a better alternative... self-tanners/bronzers were created.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:02 am PDT

Dr. Baumann isn't doing a disservice. She is informing people if they do use a self tanner... first thing is to avoid sun exposure after you apply self-tanner! And use anti-oxidant products to counteract the free radicals. People don't listen about alot of things, but they'll still choose to do so. Because people won't stop tanning in the sun (or wanting tan look) tanning beds weren't a better alternative... self-tanners/bronzers were created.

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:08 am PDT

I thought the article was very interesting and informative! I enjoy tanning in the bed but for a quick fix on the legs I use self tanners. Reading on to find on the label that the marketing trick of 'helping to firm skin while tanning,' is completely false.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:40 am PDT

Of course one should avoid sun exposure after one applies self-tanner! Acid on acid will never do. It's like throwing gas on fire - a sure recipe for skin cancer if done on an ongoing basis!

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:41 am PDT

Of course one should avoid sun exposure after one applies self-tanner! Acid on acid will never do. It's like throwing gas on fire - a sure recipe for skin cancer if done on an ongoing basis!

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jun 04, 2008, 6:50 am PDT

Well, I use my sunless tanner at night, so....

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