Tanning/Insane itching

[chest6]

Ever since I started tanning a few weeks ago...I'll start itching like hell. Problem is of course..the more I scratch, the more it starts to itch. It gets to be unbearable at times (like now) where I look pretty stupid and I am goin insane. Whenever I start itching I just try to put lotion on the itch. Anyone have any suggestions?

[big L 17]

try putting pwerder on it works for me

[chest6]

whats that?

[jerryjuice84]

Buddy,
I always get that when i go to hawaii... little rad bumps/rash that torment the hell out of me... itching like mad.. neways what worked for me was that bluish Aloe Vera cooling gel... also put on some light sunscreen like 10 or 15 next time you tan and moisturize after with the aloe vera..

[Myka]

maybe there is fungi living off the oil you put on...therefore you itch...

[nursiegurl]

j/w if you are applying anything before tanning, lotion? Does it have a tingle factor in it... that could definitely cause itching. Do you have a rash to go along with the itching? What's it look like? Do you have this problem in the natural sunlight? Are the beds CLEAN where you are tanning? Taking any meds that could cause sensitivity to the light?

[chest6]

Hm.. The lotion I use is in a orange container and its called SHIFT and it has an exclamation point at the top. Called "Tanning Accelerator" I hope the beds are clean..I always see them cleaning them. No rash or anything either.

[thebison]

uhh that tingle stuff is killer i it works great but shit itchs like a mofo, if ur using a accelerator i bet it has tingle in it try just using a straight bronzer.

[chest6]

Yeah..I'll get some once I get some money..that $40 accelerator set me back a lil

[Temptation]

I wouldn't worry so much about the "tingle" in the spray as that is what gives you a better tan... focus more on the after - make sure you use some rich in aloe vera, cocoa butter and/or Vitamin E. Your skin is itching because you have burned it and then deprived it of natural oils

MOISTURE MOISTURE MOISTURE

[chest6]

Yep..I've been puttin on lotion I guess I'll put more on and add aloe in there too

[MinkyGirl]

Ever since I started tanning a few weeks ago...I'll start itching like hell. Problem is of course..the more I scratch, the more it starts to itch. It gets to be unbearable at times (like now) where I look pretty stupid and I am goin insane. Whenever I start itching I just try to put lotion on the itch. Anyone have any suggestions?

Probably a tingle factor like everyone has suggested. If you can't afford to switch up lotions yet, make sure you don't go to the tanning bed after working out. The increased bloodflow from working out (plus warmth that will open pores) will only intensify the effect. The only time I tanned after I worked out I got so itchy I scratched myself all over until it hurt and ended up in tears in a cold shower. Not fun, but lesson learned.
Also, you can just put regular lotion on your skin a half hour or so before you go tan. The main point of using lotion is to make sure your skin is moist. UV ray's reflect off of dry skin and you're likely to burn. Moist skin absorbs more of the rays. (Just don't put regular lotion on right before you tan. Some lotion can damage acrylic in the bed.) Oh, if you go to a tanning salon, try to go when its not hopping, so the beds are cooler. Less heat=tighter pores, which means your lotion won't tingle as much. Eventually you should get used to it, unless you're just allergic.

[chest6]

Probably a tingle factor like everyone has suggested. If you can't afford to switch up lotions yet, make sure you don't go to the tanning bed after working out. The increased bloodflow from working out (plus warmth that will open pores) will only intensify the effect. The only time I tanned after I worked out I got so itchy I scratched myself all over until it hurt and ended up in tears in a cold shower. Not fun, but lesson learned.
Also, you can just put regular lotion on your skin a half hour or so before you go tan. The main point of using lotion is to make sure your skin is moist. UV ray's reflect off of dry skin and you're likely to burn. Moist skin absorbs more of the rays. (Just don't put regular lotion on right before you tan. Some lotion can damage acrylic in the bed.) Oh, if you go to a tanning salon, try to go when its not hopping, so the beds are cooler. Less heat=tighter pores, which means your lotion won't tingle as much. Eventually you should get used to it, unless you're just allergic.

Maybe I am allergic who knows..but I dont bust out in hives or anything. I have been going after I workout, maybe that is the problem. Usually when I go, like today, the beds are pretty cold when I get on them..I almost have to hop off. Thanks for all the suggestions..that was a big help.

[MatrixGuy]

Could you give us a list of the ingredients bro?

[chest6]

Purified Water, Carthamus Tinctorius seed oil, PEG-8 Beeswax Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkil Fruit (Shea Butter), Riboflavin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces/silicone Ferment, Saccharomyces/ Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, saccharomyces/iron ferment, saccharomyces/zinc ferment, nigella sativa seed oil, acetyl throsin, butylene glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Dianollddinyl urea, methylparaben, propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Ordinone, Fragrance, Yellow 5, Yellow 6

[MinkyGirl]

This is probably the wrong place to put it, but propylene glycol is a carcinogen. Its the sludge/sediment at the bottom of oil barrels that cosmetic companies use to extend their products as a filler. Try to find stuff without it, or as close to the bottom of the ingredient list as possible.

[chest6]

ahhh I dont want cancer..thanks for that info. Been hittin the cardio very hard I see

[MatrixGuy]

I would try another lotion and see if that makes any difference.

I recommend Australian Gold

[chest6]

If I ever strike the lottery to be able to buy all these expensive ass lotions