tanning for african americans

[LittleBigMan21]

Anybody out there got any tanning tips for novice african american bodybuilders? My first show is in October and I wanna be ready!

[CQ]

Do it basically the same as everyone else...Just follow the general guidelines for stage color preparation.

The big mistake black bodybuilders make, which you are obviously not, is thinking they do *not* need to add color and then then end up looking washed out onstage.

Good luck in your show

[Hedgehog]

I've never heard of a black guy getting skin cancer from tanning.

What about you guys?

And what happens when black people are in the sun too long? Do they get red?

Just two stupid questions I've been thinking about for awhile..

YIP
Zack

[Migs]

yes they are prone to skin cancer, but not as likely as other races.  They do burn and depending on the amount of pigment inthe skin can turn reddish.  Obvioulsy the darker the skin tone the less obvious the redness.

[Faust]

I've heard that black skin is like protection factor 8. I've seen black people put sun lotion on, but i think that is to keep the skin smooth so it not gets leathery.

I think skin cancer is waaay less common amongst blacks, but i dont think black people spend as much time in the sun either (eg for getting a tan). Never knew their skin could burn as well. Damage is damage i guess...

One tip: after sun lotion. Helps your skin recover and i think it helps you preserve the tan longer.

[sinbad]

I've heard that black skin is like protection factor 8. I've seen black people put sun lotion on, but i think that is to keep the skin smooth so it not gets leathery.

I think skin cancer is waaay less common amongst blacks, but i dont think black people spend as much time in the sun either (eg for getting a tan). Never knew their skin could burn as well. Damage is damage i guess...

One tip: after sun lotion. Helps your skin recover and i think it helps you preserve the tan longer.

Come on guys, we come in all different shades and colors, just like white people. Some white people can stay in sun and tan forever, and some burn in a few minutes. Same principles apply for Black people. I remember a white guy asked me once why Black people aren't all the same color: I just thought are you retarded? why don't white people have the same color eyes and hair and skin color.

[Faust]

Come on guys, we come in all different shades and colors, just like white people. Some white people can stay in sun and tan forever, and some burn in a few minutes. Same principles apply for Black people. I remember a white guy asked me once why Black people aren't all the same color: I just thought are you retarded? why don't white people have the same color eyes and hair and skin color.

Well, the spf 8: i was talking about really really dark skin, a lot of melatonin. By "black" i wasn't talking about afro-american. The average afro-american has 10-25% white genes, that explains the huge variation in shades you see.
But you are right about the personal differences. I know some white people that get deep brown without much sun, and some (mostly redheads or blondes) that can't tan.

Can someone verify this? Not really sure about it.
"after sun lotion. Helps your skin recover and i think it helps you preserve the tan longer."

[CQ]

I've never heard of a black guy getting skin cancer from tanning.

What about you guys?

And what happens when black people are in the sun too long? Do they get red?

Just two stupid questions I've been thinking about for awhile..

YIP
Zack

Skin cancer occurs in black people. In fact, down here plenty of people get skin cancer.

Black people also burn in the sun. I have see many a black tourist come here, lay off in the sun all day all happy with themselves, and next day they are all peeling and burnt

[Dos Equis]

It's apparently a pretty bad problem.  http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MINORITIES_MELANOMA?SITE=HIHAD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[WOOO]

minorities are proportionately waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more likely to get many kinds of cancers... in the case of skin cancer: 1. because they can't aford sunblock  2. they think it's el diablo!

[CQ]

minorities are proportionately waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more likely to get many kinds of cancers... in the case of skin cancer: 1. because they can't aford sunblock  2. they think it's el diablo!

Perhaps that applies to your nation, it does not to mine.

Our incidents of skin cancer are more likely correlated with the fact that we live in 100 degree temperatures almost year around. 'Winter' does not exist here. Avoiding the sun in the tropics is only possible if you plan spend your entire life in your house.

[Dos Equis]

Perhaps that applies to your nation, it does not to mine.

Our incidents of skin cancer are more likely correlated with the fact that we live in 100 degree temperatures almost year around. 'Winter' does not exist here. Avoiding the sun in the tropics is only possible if you plan spend your entire life in your house.

That's a logical response CQ.  Not sure he'll comprehend. 

[babyPhat]

First thing you should  is to exfoliate the skin- this will remove the dead skin and allow you to get a even and more noticable tan. Have you ever heard someone that has used a self-tanner and they say it is blotchy, it is b'cuz some parts  of the body the dead skin has already been sloughed off ( naturally)making that area able to accept the product better.  Use a loofah on  skin dry or seasaltw/fave bodywash 3:1 ratio to remove. Also, everyone should wear Block, doing so will slow the aging effects of the sun, reduces freckles and Liver spots   Dark colours attract the sun- so don't believe the hype

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Anybody out there got any tanning tips for novice african american bodybuilders? My first show is in October and I wanna be ready!

Now that every jackass has respond, I'll be more than happy to help you.



Depending on you completion is what you would base your tanning on.  The overall goal is to simply get rid of the blemishes and stretch marks that affect the skin.


I'm fairly dark-skinned and light in other places so what I do usually is tan in the bed 2 weeks out before a show, then one week out before the show, I would use a tanning accelerator from Jan Tana.  By taking that extra week it allows the body to get used to the lights instead of overexposing and burning the skin with the accelerator.  This clears the blemish and come contest day, all you have to do is slap on some posing oil and you'll be all ready to rumble. 


Recently I signed a deal with Olive Branch and I now carry their products on my website at www.caliberfitness.com.  The products are olive-oil based which give the skin a nice glow, I'll be using their products this year and test them out to see how well they work since I'm looking for a non-light solution

[WOOO]

Perhaps that applies to your nation, it does not to mine.

Our incidents of skin cancer are more likely correlated with the fact that we live in 100 degree temperatures almost year around. 'Winter' does not exist here. Avoiding the sun in the tropics is only possible if you plan spend your entire life in your house.

you're right.... i was just being a smartass....




"El Diablo!!!"

[WOOO]

That's a logical response CQ.  Not sure he'll comprehend. 

read above genius 

[Dos Equis]

read above genius 

Brilliant Pillsbury.  I think you actually do comprendo.