Obviously I have given up tanning beds. But I was wondering, is it okay to tan outside? I'm very dark as it is right now (darker than anyone I know) and I dont really want to lose any color.

Once I have my base tan, I never burn, ever. So I dont see the harm in getting an hour or two of sun as long as I don't get too hot or burn.

Ladies (or gents) what is your opinion on this? I haven't asked my doc. My naturally dark hair goes good with my skin so I think he might assume I'm naturally dark anyway and just picked up some "extra" color at the beach.