ok, did a quick google search, and found some info. Seems my term "racoon eyes" is what everyone uses, heh.
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Do I have to wear those goggles?
Yes!!! Sunlight can damage your eyes producing SEVERE BURNING and possible long term damage. The skin that makes up your eyelids is very thin, UV can penetrate. So wear the goggles! If you are worried about the "raccoon eye" effect, use a small amount of self tanner around your eyes to blend your tan.
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I'm guessing self tanner is that fake tan lotion. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif
Hmm I guess there's no easy way for anything. I've even seen the reverse, people wit racoon eyes and then they go in the sun and become red around there..
I never get red.. I've only been sun burned a few times. Most recent was ~3 years ago, I was at a drag strip all day and the sun was beating down on my neck and it got red. Never peeled and was better in 1 day. I had a tan line there that didn't go away for 2 years because of that...
Ok... So I'm looking for more solutions... Here's one:
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I use them but I have a trick. Lay down first then rest them on the upper part of your eyes for half the time, then lower them for half the time. No racoon eyes and no UV gets in. Nixter.
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That might work, unless you miss a center portion then you'll have a thin line going across and might look worse!
Here is another take on it:
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well the UV rays can indeed go through your eyelids, but like the others i've closed my eyes and am fine....if you dont tan 365 days a year for 90 years i dont think you'll be in danger...also one thing to consider is if you wear contacts....most are now UV light protected which definitely helps to block out the rays.
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Something to look into. I'm going to get contacts soon finaly. I hate glasses, I won't get started. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
Also heard about "foil stickers"? I guess its a little circle that blocks out the light on your eyelids, but doesn't block everywhere as large as those goggles. What ever happened to those small gogles that weren't huge you'd see back in the 80's?