Tanning tips/recommendations for "old" white legs!

How reassuring to hear that I am not the only one who has problems with my legs. Medication and older age means I have horrid varicose veins, thread veins, you name it, I have it! I noticed blue bruising on my feet the other day, not the look I want when I go to Center Parc with the grandchildren. My mum was the same, and she and I both have/had fair skin which burns in no time in the sun. Your very helpful suggestions will accompany me to Boots tomorrow, thank you all so much. P.S. I have used Dermablend to cover the bruising, they make leg make-up which is quite heavy but does the job and dries well, just looks rather dry and strange!

I find Garnier Summer Body very good for a gradual tan. Because of lumpy varicose veins I wear leggings with midi dresses or stick with maxis or wide leg trousers.

I but 7 denier hold ups( or tights if you prefer) from Next or M&S. They are so thin you’ll never know your wearing them and I buy a natural tan colour.
I don’t manage well with fake tan it never looks good on me for some reason.

I am a typical Scot with whiter than white skin and freckles. I keep well out of the sun as I don’t want to burn but I would really like a little bit of a tan. I’ve ordered Dove as recommended above just for my legs. Light to medium. Hope it helps.

I’m still waiting for it to be warm enough to expose my bare legs.
It’s far too chilly!

The trouble with tanning lotions is that they tan the moles and other imperfections as well. Best to use the Sally Henson products as they offer a cosmetic cover up, like face foundation. All of them messy, imo.
Has anyone had a spray ten on lower legs only?

greenlady102

Esspee

I’m not sure what you mean about an old post Esmay the OP is dated Friday.

Why not let your legs get a real tan Kiwiqueen?

We can all do with allowing our bodies to produce natural vitamin D.
Just get your shorts on and go for a regular walk unless you are in NZ where you are heading into winter.

yes but 6th of MAY

I wrote that on the 8th May Greenlady, Esmay wrote hers on the 8th May, the thread was started on the 6th May. It was not an old post……it is now!

Tan-coloured leggings are good! They are certainly what I would need!

I use the sun don’t like all the chemicals

Esspee

I’m not sure what you mean about an old post Esmay the OP is dated Friday.

Why not let your legs get a real tan Kiwiqueen?

We can all do with allowing our bodies to produce natural vitamin D.
Just get your shorts on and go for a regular walk unless you are in NZ where you are heading into winter.

yes but 6th of MAY

I use that skinny tan coconut spray which smells lovely.

I hate my legs I have veins right down to my feet very unsightly as well as bruised legs. On a formal occasion I wear flesh coloured tights summer dresses are long. When I wear capri pants I use Dove Derma Spa summer revived. It’s self tanning for fair to medium skin it looks fresh and not fake.

I use St Tropez on my legs in the summer months and if I’m going to expose my body in a swimsuit on holiday, I get an all over spray tan.

I swear by this you can build the tan as light or dark as you like and it’s really quite controllable.. and it also moisturises the skin beautifully..

I like skirts and the main reason I wear trousers is my lower legs that have oedema. It;s not pretty but tanned skin would make it look less unhealthy. Yesterday I wore face make up on my lower legs when i went out in a skirt.

I don't have any but there used be make up that came in a solid cake which you wetted and applied with cotton wool then let it dry.

My lower legs are scared, veiny and blotchy but I really don't care.......if they offend anyone that's just tough. They're my legs and I will blooming well do what I like.

Perhaps more people thought as I do, that a pair of tights finishes an outfit off.

Calendargirl I wear tights to more formal occasions too. Most women I know do. But I know some people have trouble getting them to fit comfortably so don't like wearing them. Plus for those with a bit of extra insulation I expect they may get over-warm in some nooks and crannies.

It seems to be fashionable for the bare leg look now which is such a faff. Getting my pale blotchy pins hairless, smooth, and presentable is hardly worth all the effort. I’ve seen some nice, loose, super light, summer trousers, different lengths in local Rohan shop (have no connection with company) but buy quite a bit of their travel/outdoor kit, so may give them a go.

My legs take about six months of sun exposure to tan so I use the Dove gradual tan too. It doesn't seem to come off so long as you let it dry properly before getting it near clothes. I usually apply it at night about an hour before bed. I only apply it every other night, use lotion on the other nights, and exfoliate legs every four or five days to get rid of any dry skin cells. I use gloves to apply it so I don't get brown hands and nails if I don't wash it off quickly enough.

I have used the Airbrush Legs in the past. Had no problems with that either, so long as it's dry. Covers marks better than tan, so I use it when I don't wear longer skirts/dresses.

Calendargirl

I’m going to a wedding soon, and unlike most of the other guests, I imagine, I shall wear tights.

Don’t think bare legs at my age look very glam in a smartish dress. I feel more ‘finished’ in a pair of nice tights.

Went to my ‘posh’ wedding, and was surprised by how many ladies, young and older, actually wore tights.

I know you can get bare legs, toeless, seamless ones nowadays, but even so, didn’t notice that many ‘bare’ legs at the actual do.
Perhaps more people thought as I do, that a pair of tights finishes an outfit off.

Tanning products all smell dreadful on me now. I’m not sure why. I used to use them all the time but now, I can’t. The lady in Boots suggested Isle of Paradise to me at the weekend. She has said it gives a good colour and the smell isn’t too much. I’m trying it later so, will let you know.

She did mention to me that during Covid, there was a shortage of an ingredient necessary for self tanning products and that something else had been manufactured. I’m wondering whether that’s the ingredient I can’t tolerate now?

I use St Tropez bronzing water mist.
Best to make sure legs are exfoliated first with a good body scrub and well moisturised
Using a tanning mit helps avoid patches.
Also smells better than many tanning products

I’m going to a wedding soon, and unlike most of the other guests, I imagine, I shall wear tights.

Don’t think bare legs at my age look very glam in a smartish dress. I feel more ‘finished’ in a pair of nice tights.

This is why I live and die in trousers- my legs, like Victorian piano legs- are best hidden!

Hi Dilly ,

I can understand that pain made you apply a hot water bottle for hours .

I think that we'd all do anything to stop pain .

Sally Hansen does cause some staining on clothes though I've got it off with soaking and using the shaving gel .
The only item ,which I spoilt is a white bra when I went for an all over tan look .

I don't know about Dove .

Maybe try experimenting with non favourite clothes or resorting to dark colours !

Sorry .

I had my spider veins lazered ,but nothing can be done about the bruising unless I try the vitamins ( CD K plus zinc )
I'm going to investigate the vitamins .

I really hope that you
can disguise your problem and remember that we are both beautiful in other ways !
Take care .