What To Expect From Your Sunless Tanning Product?
Use well-known, high quality products to increase your chances of receiving the intended tan without problems. You should expect even, bronze color within 24 hours, with no itching or any kind of irritation. The lotion is supposed to tan your skin for an average of 4 to 7 days. From the 48 hour period start expecting your tan to fade slowly. You may see patchy areas if you haven't exfoliated well beforehand.

Determine if there are money-back guarantees and speak with other people who have used the products before you have to verify success. This could be your friends, any tanned person you see walking around if you are gutsy enough, the YTF! Beauty Report Message Board, or elsewhere. Body builders most often use self tanners, as do bikini models. Don't be shy, ask around!

Are Tanning Beds Safer?
Tanning salon owners say tanning machines are safer than outdoor tanning for two reasons: 1) they mainly use UVA rays, and 2) they offer more "controlled" UV exposure. However, we know now that UVA is a carcinogen, and studies have revealed that tanning salons frequently exceed "safe" UV limits. Study after study has shown that sunbed tanning increases the risk of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers.

The facts bear out: There is no such thing as a safe tan. However, there are safe alternatives in sunless tanners. Being informed about how to protect yourself from unwanted sun exposure is the best defense against skin cancer and photoaging.


Should I Use A Sunscreen With A Self Tanning Product?
The short answer is yes. While many self tanning preparations include some sunscreen protection, most are not sufficient to provide all day protection or protection against strong sunlight. Using a strong sunscreen with a high SPF factor is still your best protection against sun damage.


Are Indoor Self Tanning Methods Safe?
When used as directed and not used too frequently, indoor self tanning is safe - much safer than natural tanning in the sunlight. It is important, however, not to exceed the recommended frequency, and not to remain in the tanning bed too long.

When looking for a good self tanning salon, it is important to look for the newest and most up to date equipment. Choosing a salon with the most updated equipment is a good way to ensure that you have found a quality operation. The newest self tanning equipment provides relaxation as well as tanning. Some of the new tunnel type tanning beds feature comfortable pillows, piped in music and other amenities to keep you entertained and relaxed while you tan.

The other thing that comes to mind during discussions of self tanning are the many sunless tanning sprays, lotions and gels on the market. These self tanning products work much better than similar products made years ago. The problem of unnatural colors like orange appearing in place of a tan has almost entirely been solved, as has streaking and splotching.