Home Made Tanning Solution ??

[my3kGTis2Qwik]

does anyone know anything about a homemade tanning solution made from baby oil, iodine or betadine, and power shots??

Any other tips for home made tanning solutions?

[luvrotts66]

oh wow seriously?- that's some concoction - where would you use that at? The baby oil alone would make it a no go indoors - and you'd burn to your bones outdoors!

[RayP]

i don't know but it sounds a little sketchy to me.

[meltdbutta]

Please....DO NOT USE Mineral Oil and iodine...

Very BAD for the skin...

melty

[KIMMYB]

Actually, my mom used to use that concoction (baby oil and iodine) like 15 years ago and she did have a beautiful tan. I wouldn't do it though. I tried it once outdoors and it stained my swimsuit. Definitely not indoors!!!

[luvrotts66]

But wouldn't the iodine just give the appreance of a tan? okay yes like a bronzer but still - it's reddish-orange isn't it?

[meltdbutta]

Quote:Christine'
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Member # 229

posted 02-26-2003 07:27 AM
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I have looked at the faces of bewilderment when a guest is trying to read the back of a label of a product….. I myself have stood there and shook my head wondering what the heck some of the words are and what exactly these ingredients do…and why a chemist put them into the product.

Now is a great time for new developments in the cosmetic industry…….. Guests are more aware that some marketing claims are not true…..and they want answers as well as results.. I am glad consumers are asking more questions and looking for the answers.
That is why I feel we need to know what the heck we are talking about to our guests when explaining a product.

The skin is still not completely understood…. but as Chemists gain more knowledge into this complex organ they are able to design and create products that not only enhance the beauty of the skin but create products that help restore, repair and prevent damage to the skin.

The part of the skin that we can see with our eye is made up of a conglomeration of dead cells, this is the where we apply we apply our cosmetics, crèmes, serums and lotions.

Lets look at MINERAL OIL…than ask yourself do I want this in my products for my skin,,,,or on my machines……

It is produced as a byproduct of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is the leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, than to purchase it. The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects, especially on a baby.

Mineral oil acts as a thin plastic layer on the skin. Think of that!!!!!!!

It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Remember, the skin is the body’s largest organ and plays an important role in maintaining overall health!

Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract……….. And once the oil is present in the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluble vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to nutritional deficiencies………….
Mind you I am not saying using it once in awhile is going to kill you…..these are just facts about the property mineral oil…….

Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.

I feel manufacturers who use this in their lotions are not really looking at the long term of our needs.

I hope this helps you when picking your products.

This was posted by Christine'
She is an asthetician...

melty

[meltdbutta]

And now for the Iodine part...

Quote:
On 2002-04-23 08:03, Formulated Solutions wrote:
(15).Topically, iodine may stain skin, irritate tissues, and cause sensitization in some individuals.

Iodine should never be used on the skin during tanning...

melty

[colorgod]

Some of the same people who used baby oil and iodine years ago, are the ones turning up with deadly skin cancer.

[njchica]

that mixture sounds frightening... I suggest picking up a reasonably priced professional indoor tanning lotion like Brown Envy or Drama Queen.... you will get much better results and your skin will thank you for it.

[colorgod]

I know people you use Afro-Sheen, butter (not CT

[njchica]

hopefully Greg will jump in and help us on this one.

[Laurel]

I have heard of people making up a concoction of baby oil and iodine to tan outdoors with but not indoors. Never use any lotions other than indoor tanning lotions at a tanning salon as they can ruin the acrylic and be awful to clean up.

[colorgod]

Hopefully no one would use this indoors and do that to the owner!

[RydeTheLTRAIN]

better stick to the foil facial reflector (=