These are some of the techniques I've used over the years to get golden, tanned skin. :). I spent years half-dreading my Italian summers as I would irrevocably draw a little tragic-comic attention on the beaches and piazzas. You can also use self-tanning products to get the effect of a tan without exposing your skin to the dangers of sunlight. Will doing this make my skin darker than it usually is? Unless of … Although they can sometimes tan, they are likely to burn before developing a tan and might not ever be able to get a deep tan like people with other types of skin. Well if you're like me, you don't. Keep it all in moderation—great looking skin can end up looking like leather if you stay in the "oven" too long. This can help you get an even tan without any lines. However, you need to be extra careful since your skin is a lot more sensitive to the sun as well as to the tanning beds. By using our site, you agree to our, {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Get-a-Tan-With-Fair-Skin-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-a-Tan-With-Fair-Skin-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/81\/Get-a-Tan-With-Fair-Skin-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid899334-v4-728px-Get-a-Tan-With-Fair-Skin-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"