hi Barb,
i also got free samples from the nurses and used it on my face and neck areas.. and avoided sun!!!
still, my radiation was strong enough that i did a huge peel from my shoulders to the top of my head twice...everywhere...and the 'tan' line could be seen for months after treatment.
i was really impressed with how well i was cooked. fried chickent had not much on me.
yet its for a great cause and it will pass. i can't tell you enough how much i think you need to avoid sunlight during this period... at least that was my case.
enjoy the tan,
cu,
larryb