Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't?

twinkle.tink · May 31st, 2007, 01:23 AM

Well I admit it, I like the sun.

. Because I sprained my ankle, I haven't been able to avail myself of my newly fresh clean pool...but I am finally well enough (I think) to brave the pool stairs tomorrow and intend to swim and relax in the sun and get a little color tomorrow!

I know, I know sun is the enemy. Skin cancer, wrinkles and all that, but I can't help myself! Nothing makes me feel healthier and makes me feel 10 pounds lighter than a nice glow.

Please tell me I am not the only one!

Every time I visit an asian country, I am struck by the irony of rows and rows of lightening/whitening products, so similar, yet quite opposite of the self tanners here in the USA.

sheishollywood · May 31st, 2007, 01:39 AM

I love the sun too! :) I don't intentionally go out to tan but I can play out there for hours on end! Beach bum! Beach Volleyball here we come!!

madamefifi · May 31st, 2007, 01:39 AM

You are not alone! All my life I have been a sunbather. I know what you mean about feeling healthier with some color on your skin. The past 3 or 4 years I never got any sun and I always felt pale and gross all summer. This year, thanks to getting jump-started in the Bahamas, I am once again worshipping the sun. My skin is in good shape and I figure I'll be wrinkled when I'm old regrdless, so what the heck.

EmilyK · May 31st, 2007, 01:47 AM

I pretty much hide from the sun! Everyone in my immediate family has had skin cancer.

When I was little I went to the beach every single day, but always had a lot of sunscreen on. Now I rarely go. When I do, I wear a ton of sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and "hide" under an umbrella the whole time I'm not in the ocean. My FSIL was in Hawaii on vacation last week, and I did get quite a bit of sun... started to turn not so pale. It felt weird! LOL

People are always telling me I should get a tan, but A) it's not worth the risk to me and B) I like being pale. It's just who I am. :)

jeannie77 · May 31st, 2007, 01:50 AM

Here here on the "healthy color" look :) I just returned from Bali and have a nice little tan going on and I LOVE it! (although I do admit that I use a lot more sunscreen than I used to b/k of all the threats and warnings of skin cancer, wrinkles, etc. etc. etc... :))

EmilyK · May 31st, 2007, 01:52 AM

OMG, and guys... promise me that if someone is pale (I don't mean nasty pale... but obviously naturally pale, with freckles and red hair) PLEASE don't nag them about getting a tan. It's the most annoying thing in the world!

MAGs · May 31st, 2007, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyK

OMG, and guys... promise me that if someone is pale (I don't mean nasty pale... but obviously naturally pale, with freckles and red hair) PLEASE don't nag them about getting a tan. It's the most annoying thing in the world!

I get this all the time. I'm Asian and I personally love my skin the way it is. I love the sun but I can't stay out too long. I guess it's because it's been so long since I had a tan... '99 to be exact. I was so 'fried' from working at the day camp. I loved it though!

Alaska · May 31st, 2007, 02:19 AM

I love being tan- but I hate getting so hot!

probably because of that time in HI- I fell asleep on the beach at 11am...........and.........didn't wake up until 430pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

omgosh- I was totally burnt ON ONE SIDE OF MY BODY!!!

hahahaha~ now that I think about it- it is funny, the back of my legs were light olive and the front was like medium burnt toast!!!

hahaha!!!

SunnyFreckles · May 31st, 2007, 02:36 AM

I live for a bit of color! I am red headed and freckled and refuse to be in sun (or a tanning bed) with the intent to burn. I did that one time and refuse to ever do that again! I love a nice bit of color...I don't like the leather couch look, but I agree! I just feel better about myself!

truegem · May 31st, 2007, 02:38 AM

My father called me a "sun goddess" when I was about 10 years old. If I could be outside in the sun I was there. I am a lot more careful now with sunscreen but my goodness I do love the sun as well!!!

cutie blueberry · May 31st, 2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jeannie77

Here here on the "healthy color" look :) I just returned from Bali and have a nice little tan going on and I LOVE it! (although I do admit that I use a lot more sunscreen than I used to b/k of all the threats and warnings of skin cancer, wrinkles, etc. etc. etc... :))

I LOVE BALI !!!!!!!!!!!!! Yup, sun, beach and summer breezes, i am definitely that kind of gal, hehehehe

LUV xo LOUiS · May 31st, 2007, 02:51 AM

yes .. i know it's not the best for ya, but i'm from san diego .. what do u expect? haha!

i loving laying out .. [ used to do the tanning beds all the time ] .. but not anymore. i just loving being in the sun .. at the beach .. it just feels good!

Sternchen · May 31st, 2007, 03:02 AM

You definitely are not alone!

seahorseinstripes · May 31st, 2007, 03:03 AM

yes, i love my sun

siri anne · May 31st, 2007, 03:33 AM

You are not alone

I think the most important thing to remember while in the sun is not to burn. That is what causes the most damage to your skin. I use SPF of at least 15 on my body and 25 on my face, and despite the high factors, I still get a tan but never burn. Go for a nice heathy tan, surely there can't be anything too wrong with that!
Everything in moderation

Twink: Hope you can manage the stairs and enjoy your pool today. I am out of commission too, recovering from surgery which I had yesterday. Wish I could join you in your pool for some water therapy, sun therapy and maybe a little margarita therapy

May 31st, 2007, 01:23 AM	#1
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? Well I admit it, I like the sun. . Because I sprained my ankle, I haven't been able to avail myself of my newly fresh clean pool...but I am finally well enough (I think) to brave the pool stairs tomorrow and intend to swim and relax in the sun and get a little color tomorrow! I know, I know sun is the enemy. Skin cancer, wrinkles and all that, but I can't help myself! Nothing makes me feel healthier and makes me feel 10 pounds lighter than a nice glow. Please tell me I am not the only one! Every time I visit an asian country, I am struck by the irony of rows and rows of lightening/whitening products, so similar, yet quite opposite of the self tanners here in the USA. __________________

May 31st, 2007, 01:39 AM	#2
sheishollywood INDEPENDENTBYCHOICE Location: Vancouver	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? I love the sun too! :) I don't intentionally go out to tan but I can play out there for hours on end! Beach bum! Beach Volleyball here we come!! __________________ "The best way to predict the future is to invent it" Wishlist 2009 [ ] Marc Jacobs - Airliner Jacquard Pilot Bag [x]Trip to NYC [ ] Gucci - Joy Tote, Medium Lilac [ ]Chanel - Quilted Jumbo Flap Bag [x] Trip to Vegas

May 31st, 2007, 01:39 AM	#3
madamefifi cat hoarder Location: virginia	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? You are not alone! All my life I have been a sunbather. I know what you mean about feeling healthier with some color on your skin. The past 3 or 4 years I never got any sun and I always felt pale and gross all summer. This year, thanks to getting jump-started in the Bahamas, I am once again worshipping the sun. My skin is in good shape and I figure I'll be wrinkled when I'm old regrdless, so what the heck. __________________ Happiness is a home with at least one cat. On a complete EVERYTHING ban until after Christmas!!!! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3

May 31st, 2007, 01:47 AM	#4
EmilyK Somewhat in control	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? I pretty much hide from the sun! Everyone in my immediate family has had skin cancer. When I was little I went to the beach every single day, but always had a lot of sunscreen on. Now I rarely go. When I do, I wear a ton of sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and "hide" under an umbrella the whole time I'm not in the ocean. My FSIL was in Hawaii on vacation last week, and I did get quite a bit of sun... started to turn not so pale. It felt weird! LOL People are always telling me I should get a tan, but A) it's not worth the risk to me and B) I like being pale. It's just who I am. :)

May 31st, 2007, 01:50 AM	#5
jeannie77 Member	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? Here here on the "healthy color" look :) I just returned from Bali and have a nice little tan going on and I LOVE it! (although I do admit that I use a lot more sunscreen than I used to b/k of all the threats and warnings of skin cancer, wrinkles, etc. etc. etc... :))

May 31st, 2007, 01:52 AM	#6
EmilyK Somewhat in control	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? OMG, and guys... promise me that if someone is pale (I don't mean nasty pale... but obviously naturally pale, with freckles and red hair) PLEASE don't nag them about getting a tan. It's the most annoying thing in the world!

May 31st, 2007, 02:19 AM	#8
Alaska Material Girl Location: Alaska	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? I love being tan- but I hate getting so hot! probably because of that time in HI- I fell asleep on the beach at 11am...........and.........didn't wake up until 430pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! omgosh- I was totally burnt ON ONE SIDE OF MY BODY!!! hahahaha~ now that I think about it- it is funny, the back of my legs were light olive and the front was like medium burnt toast!!! hahaha!!! __________________ "this..stuff? ....it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean.... that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs and so it's sort of comical how you think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing the sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room. From a pile of stuff....."

May 31st, 2007, 02:36 AM	#9
SunnyFreckles ~Cute 'n Proud~ Location: Near corn fields...	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? I live for a bit of color! I am red headed and freckled and refuse to be in sun (or a tanning bed) with the intent to burn. I did that one time and refuse to ever do that again! I love a nice bit of color...I don't like the leather couch look, but I agree! I just feel better about myself! __________________ <>< *Sunny's Collection*

May 31st, 2007, 02:38 AM	#10
truegem Member	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? My father called me a "sun goddess" when I was about 10 years old. If I could be outside in the sun I was there. I am a lot more careful now with sunscreen but my goodness I do love the sun as well!!! __________________

May 31st, 2007, 02:51 AM	#12
LUV xo LOUiS purses+football=<3 Location: san diego, ca	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? yes .. i know it's not the best for ya, but i'm from san diego .. what do u expect? haha! i loving laying out .. [ used to do the tanning beds all the time ] .. but not anymore. i just loving being in the sun .. at the beach .. it just feels good! __________________

May 31st, 2007, 03:02 AM	#13
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? You definitely are not alone! __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

May 31st, 2007, 03:03 AM	#14
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May 31st, 2007, 03:33 AM	#15
siri anne Member Location: Edinburgh, Scotland	Re: Do you love the sun, even though you know you shouldn't? You are not alone I think the most important thing to remember while in the sun is not to burn. That is what causes the most damage to your skin. I use SPF of at least 15 on my body and 25 on my face, and despite the high factors, I still get a tan but never burn. Go for a nice heathy tan, surely there can't be anything too wrong with that! Everything in moderation Twink: Hope you can manage the stairs and enjoy your pool today. I am out of commission too, recovering from surgery which I had yesterday. Wish I could join you in your pool for some water therapy, sun therapy and maybe a little margarita therapy