Now, before I get too deep into this, I have a personal preference for women who have a tanner complexion. That's not to say that pale women are aren't attractive to me, but it's just an extra positive when I look at their attractive characteristics. I also am aware it's vapid and shallow to think that color has any sort of bearing on a person's personality. I have gone to tanning beds off and on for the past 3 years. I first started after I came back from a boat cruise in the summer and was noticeably tanner. I got a startling amount of compliments from people and longer looks from girls. So I started tanning regularly during winter to help combat seasonal depression as well. Sometimes I use lotions, but I don't really know enough about the specific products to stick with a single one.
So I have already made my decision on tanning. I am aware of the potential repercussions as far as an increased chance of developing melanoma and "leathering" of the skin. I figure if I keep my overall time in tanning beds and being outside in the sun under control, I should be okay.
What are your thoughts on tanning, whether it be in tanning beds or getting a classic beach-tan? Are there any lotions that help give your body that "bronzed" look while protecting it from the harmful stuff? Tanning does prevent this though...
