Sunless tanning is a way of getting a tan without having to expose the skin to harmful rays from the sun. With more and more people getting skin cancer, or Melanoma, it’s a good idea to NOT expose your skin to the sun for long periods of time. The same holds true for tanning beds, since their safety has been questioned in recent days.
While there are several ways to get a “fake tan”, the cheapest and most popular method is to use self tanning lotion. With this particular method you simply apply the lotion (or cream or gel, etc) to the skin, and within hours it changes the color to a dark shade. If done correctly, this results in skin that looks like it has a real, natural tan.
Spray tanning is very popular with celebrities. It is quick and easy, but is also rather expensive since it requires a visit to to a tanning salon. More people are opting for an indoor tanning solution that allows them to safely use the product in the privacy of their own home.
Note that tanning products will react differently on each person depending on the particular shade of skin color. It’s a good idea to use the a sample of the product on a less visible area before you apply it to your entire body. That way you can see if you like it first, making sure it doesn’t look too orange before using it on your face, arms or legs.
The very best self tanning lotion will have sunscreen protection, but not all do. Therefore, it is still important to apply sunblock to yourself before going outdoors to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging effects.