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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Can Guys Use Self Tanner?

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My guy friend said his skin was blinding pasty, and he needed to do something about it before hitting the beach. Putting my beauty-editor hat on, I suggested he try one of these self tanners (since no self-respecting beauty editor would recommend tanning in the sun or a booth -- the damage!).  

Unfortunately, my suggestion was met with a burst of laughter and a claim that he'd "rather fry in the sun than use that stuff." Why? "Because if I did it wrong and you could see orange streaks, then people would know."

While images of these tangerine-hued celebs came to mind, I still tried to assure him that with these foolproof tips, it's totally possible to use self tanner without anyone suspecting. Sadly, I was unable to convince him. Taking off the beauty-editor hat, I realized maybe it is just too weird.

What do you think? Is it OK for guys to use self tanner or should we mock these artificially bronzed specimens?

Related: tanning, tanner, self-tanner, self tanner, fake tanning, bronzer

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  • lookitschloe's Avatar
    Posted by lookitschloe Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:45am PDT

    guys wear foundation and concealer already. self-tanner is next! some men would love to look bronzed and not get skin cancer. i see nothing wrong with it.

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  • 80'sgirl's Avatar
    Posted by 80'sgirl Wed Jun 3, 2009 1:51pm PDT

    why not? its not just for women but!!!! i think that if a man has a hairy body it might not go on as good as it does on women.So I guess it depends.

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  • Savannah's Avatar
    Posted by Savannah Wed Jun 3, 2009 2:58pm PDT

    yes they should

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  • anonymous's Avatar
    Posted by anonymous Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:21am PDT

    Absolutely! Why shouldn't men be able to look great all year round and still be safe. Skin Cancer isn't just a "women's disease"! We need to protect our men as well. Men, go for it! A self tanner isn't like wearing make up. And there are some formulas that really look natural. It's today's healthy way to get tanned, for everyone! Besides, a healthy, tanned body always makes me take a second look! Right ladies!

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  • DANA B's Avatar
    Posted by DANA B Wed Jul 8, 2009 8:33am PDT

    Do any of those products not have that awful smell?? (You know the one I mean.) Seems like the odor lasts longer than the tan...

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