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Aibu to use sunbeds instead of fake tan?

184 replies

Wantachangefor2024 · 17/06/2024 18:44

As a way of focusing on myself, I’m losing weight and making myself a better version of me. Due to getting so large I have bad stretchmarks. Am I unreasonable to use sunbeds as they actually blend the stretch marks more. I find fake tan doesn’t stain the skin the same and makes them stand out more! Really trying to make an effort. Get a colour. Lose weight. Dye my hair. I’m on a mission to regain my confidence through my appearance I’m thinking once I’ve lost the weight in a year to reward myself with veneers and a breast uplift with implants. So yes to fake boobs, tanned and blonde or no stay natural, brunette and pale

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lovemycbf · 17/06/2024 18:52

I've never used sun beds and am currently waiting for an appointment with a plastic surgeon to have a basal cell carcinoma skin cancer removed from my face which will leave in the words of the consultant significant scarring
It's just not worth the risk ,have you looked into the spray tans that do your whole body? It would be safer

MrJollyLivesNextDoor · 17/06/2024 18:51

Skin cancer though

TattieBap · 17/06/2024 18:51

Stay natural and cancer free.

EmberAsh · 17/06/2024 18:51

There is enough information out there on the risks. If you want to put looks over health then so be it.

Waltdisnerd · 17/06/2024 18:51

I love a sunbed, having a tan makes me feel a lot better.

bryceQ · 17/06/2024 18:51

It's crazy they aren't illegal. So terrible for you. I think we will look back on these like we think women were crazy for putting lead make up on their face.

FlissyPaps · 17/06/2024 18:49

They’re banned in Australia for a reason.

Revelatio · 17/06/2024 18:49

I would prefer to be pale than increase my risk of skin cancer. I don’t think being pale or having brunette hair is awful, it depends on your colouring, you might not suit being blonde. Try some apps out, or some wigs to see if the colour suits you before you take the plunge as the bleach can be damaging if your hair needs a lot of lift.

NotaCoolMum · 17/06/2024 18:45

Not if you don’t mind melanoma