Sun Lotions.

[LabelKing]

Do sun lotions with a sufficent SPF prevent tanning? In the summer months, I'd rather prefer my skin to remain pale and not turn the color of day laborers or George Hamilton. Currently, I'm using what various dermatologists call "the world's best sun lotion" which is the French-made La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50; it contains Mexoryl. It used to be that this product wasn't available in the US since Mexoryl didn't meet FDA approval. Actually, I think the one I use is still technically unavailable in the US since the Mexoryl it uses is a different variation: http://myheavenlyskin.com/products/anthelios/index.asp

 

[shellshock]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Do sun lotions with a sufficent SPF prevent tanning?

In the summer months, I'd rather prefer my skin to remain pale and not turn the color of day laborers or George Hamilton.

seriously dude shut up.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by shellshock

seriously dude shut up.
Now, let's not get over-excited here.

As for that get-up, I often see Asian women wearing it whilst driving or doing shopping but since I am neither a woman nor desire to look like a Thom Browne beekeeper, I don't think that would work; but thank you for the sarcasm.

 

[rxcats]

Sunblocks/sunscreens with high enough SPF.... and applied often enough to remain effective, should prevent any noticable tanning. Some people choose lower SPF because they WANT a tan. Development of a tan is an indication that you are damaging your skin. I also prefer not to tan at all. I am currently using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55. It contains "Helioplex" which is supposed to block both UVA and UVB like Mexoryl. It seems that it is a bit more cost-effective (about $10.00 for 3 ounces). It dries without a trace (no shine/matt finish) and has only a faint smell.

 

[LabelKing]

I don't get tans.

I suppose they were useful when attempting to distinguish yourself from all the lesser folks in winter-time who couldn't afford to go to Capri or whatnot, but the abuse that the tanning myth leads to is vile.

I'm reminded of people like Donatella Versace and other dried out bags like her.

The thing I like about the Roche-Posay is that it doesn't have the residue that most sun lotions leave though I suppose it might also be due to the fact I bought the "Veloute" version.

 

[rxcats]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I don't get tans.

I suppose they were useful when attempting to distinguish yourself from all the lesser folks in winter-time who couldn't afford to go to Capri or whatnot, but the abuse that the tanning myth leads to is vile.

I'm reminded of people like Donatella Versace and other dried out bags like her.

The thing I like about the Roche-Posay is that it doesn't have the residue that most sun lotions leave though I suppose it might also be due to the fact I bought the "Veloute" version.

You are preaching to the choir!! I just wish that I had avoided the sun in my teenages years as well. My goal is to not have any detectable tan at all.

 

[Ivan Kipling]

'Dried out, eh? Eh? Label King, you doan deserve to look lak me . . . '

 

[matadorpoeta]

having unusually pale skin during the summer looks as bad as a fake tan. though i suppose certain ethnicities are more self conscious about their skin tone, there is something to be said for going au naturelle.

 

[Arethusa]

Yeah, and that something is skin cancer.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Yeah, and that something is skin cancer.

mankind survived how many years before the advent of sun lotions?

 

[Reggs]

Exfoliating regularly will also contribute to a pale complexion. I usually exfoliate before a shave.

 

[Reggs]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

mankind survived how many years before the advent of sun lotions?

I don't think skin cancer was much of an issue when men had a lower life expectancy, or when the ozone layer was more intact.

 

[rxcats]

Originally Posted by matadorpoeta

mankind survived how many years before the advent of sun lotions?

...and occasionally people lived into their late 30's or even the ripe old age of 40.

I have made up enough Proleukin (chemotherapy drug) for melanoma patients to be weary of sun exposure.

Come to think of it, mankind survived many years without toothbrushes either...do you think that is a good idea too?

 

[Arethusa]

Or without modern health care or showers or, for that matter, clothes? This argument gets absurd rather precipitously.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by Arethusa

Or without modern health care or showers or, for that matter, clothes? This argument gets absurd rather precipitously.
i'm not suggesting that one shouldn't wear sunscreen to the beach, or at other, obvious times, but normal healthy people slathering chemicals all over their skin every day seems ridiculous.