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Readers Respond: Self Tanning Prior to Getting a Real Tan

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Whether you plan to get a real tan or not, most of us tend to self tan our bodies before we put on our bathing suits and hit the water for the summer. But why do we do this? Some like to self tan prior to getting a real tan because they feel too pale beforehand. Others may like the way a self tanned body makes them appear slimmer and more polished. The bottom line is there are many reasons as to why we like to self tan first, so share your reason with us! Share Your Reason

Self TAnning

I always use self tanner on my chicken white legs because my legs never tan on their own. The only color would be red (for sunburn). With self tanner, I can look presentable with bare legs.
—Guest Irish Lady

Self-Tanners

If you've got freckles, don't use any self-tanner. You'll get giant freckle blobs instead of a nice tan. Something temporary would work better.
—Guest Mollie

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