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Ive covered my skin up for around two years now, always wearing long sleeves. My body save for my face and hands hasnt had any exposure to direct sunlight in about two years.

What do I do to minimize damage to my skin when I go outside and try to tan?
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Yeah take it slow.

Once you start to darken a bit youre skin will tan with less risk of burning. Just get a base tan a little bit at a time and go from there.
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Zurkon posted...

A lot depends on your skin type but start slow and let your skin get used to it. Youll be more sensitive to the sun since your skin hasnt been exposed to it in so long. At first you wont be able to last as long without getting burned but as you get used to it youll be able to last longer.

You have to look at it as the kind of thing you do in multiple sessions to build up a good tan. It might take a bit of trail and error to get an even tan but its easy once you figure out how to lay with the angle of the sun. Use aloe gel to help with the healing. There are other products out there that help but idk anything about them. Also make sure not to over tan your face, that always makes people look worse.

CanuckCowboy posted...

Yeah take it slow.

Once you start to darken a bit youre skin will tan with less risk of burning. Just get a base tan a little bit at a time and go from there.

Thanks guys. About how long should I sit out for?
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Try wearing a short sleeve and shorts and then go out in the sun for 30 minutes and apply sunblock afterwards.
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