Tanning

We all know that too much sun exposure can be quite dangerous. And most of us have changed our behavior, and our relationship with sunlight, accordingly. We know that the most responsible thing to do when going out in the sun is to smear on the sunscreen and stay away from those powerful UVA and UVB rays.

But many of us love the look of tanned skin! We feel better, healthier, and more attractive with a little color.

The industry has created several new options for getting some color, including spray tans and self-tanners. These cosmetic tans are designed to supply the luxurious, luminous glow of a tan without exposure to the sun’s rays and the risk that they bring.

But are spray tans safe? Are there spray tan dangers and side effects that tan-lovers need to be aware of? Before you break out the spray tan machine, you should understand the risks of spray tans.

This article looks at spray tan chemicals and systems and examines the risks and dangers of these cosmetic tans.

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Do you love how your skin looks right after you take that tropical vacation or a weekend at the beach? Hours just lounging away at the beach, or suntanning by the pool.

I sure do.

Of course, we all know that sunbathing can be potentially harmful (and sunbeds particularly harmful!). I don’t want to downplay the risks. There are many other options now available to achieve that golden sun-kissed look, regardless of UV exposure. There’s sunless tanning, bronzing, spray tans, self-tanning towelettes, etc.

These options have become more and more popular because they provide a beautiful look without the risks, available at any time of year.

However, their effects on the skin can be confusing. If you have recently gotten a spray tan, can you then go tan in the sun afterward? Can you tan with a spray tan?

This article goes into the details on how spray tanning impacts the skin, how to keep the skin looking great post-spray-tan, and the do’s and don’t of tanning after a spray tan.

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So you’re working on perfecting your tan, but an important event has come up. You need to look your absolute best. You consider your options and timing and choose to use a sunless tanner/fake tan. Now that a day has passed and you still want to continue working on your tan in a tanning bed.

But can you do that? Can you tan through a fake tan on a sunbed?

Well, the short answer is yes, you can get a sunbed tan with a fake tan as well. But it is not advisable.

To fully understand why, let’s first take a closer look at what’s involved in getting a fake tan, and tanning on a sunbed. Then I’ll discuss the interplay between them, and why this may not be the best choice.

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Looking to achieve and maintain that beautifully bronzed skin and the sun-kissed glow? This can be hard, especially when the sun is hiding in the winter! There are only a few options available for getting a perfect tan at any time of year, and tanning beds are one.

As many are aware, there are health risks involved in using a tanning bed (more on this below). However, it is also clear that there are many who feel a deep need for UV light on the skin.

If you’re going to use a tanning bed, you should try to maximize your efficiency in tanning, and minimize your exposure to artificial light. This article will show you how to tan faster in a tanning bed in order to make your tanning bed use as effective as possible.

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Tanning Lotions and oils are liquids that you apply to your skin in order to improve the quality of your tanning, and hopefully the speed of your tanning. Many of these formulas consist wholly of natural ingredients like coffee oils and jojoba oil that moisturize the skin and magnify the tanning process. But others include sunscreens and other chemical-based ingredients that protect from harmful UV rays but have questionable safety.

So do you need tanning lotion at all? Can you tan without tanning lotion, outside or indoors? This article looks at the best use cases for tanning lotions, and how and when you should use them.

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