Sunless tanning is a practical alternative to sunbathing. Find out how sunless tanning products work, their risks and the way to get a natural-looking tan.
By Mayo Clinic Staff

 

You might think you have to choose: Expose your skin to the sun's damaging rays to get a coveted tan, or avoid the sun and miss out on that sun-kissed glow. But you have another option — sunless tanning products. More...

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Tans continue to be popular, especially with people who naturally have light colored skin. A rich, bronze-colored tan can not only be cosmetically flattering, it can evoke a sun-filled vacation spent at the beach or, in winter, on the ski slopes. But given the fact that exposure to the tanning rays of the sun is accompanied by skin damage and an increased risk of skin cancer, these days many people are opting for "sunless" tans. More..

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When it comes to sunless tanning, there are many benefits and advantages that go along with it. The fact of the matter is that more and more people are beginning to take advantage of this option because it offers many benefits that the sun does not.

 

Here Are Just A Few Benefits Of Sunless Tanning, read more.. 

 

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Sun damaged skin, also known as photoaging, is a biologic process that we all must endure.  The appearance of our skin is greatly influenced by genetics, age, and sun exposure. Unfortunately, the majority of sun damage is accumulated before the age of 20.  The skin takes 10 to 30 years to manifest the damage of our youth.  The damage is initially subtle with added blood vessels and pigmentation changes on the sun-exposed areas. More...

 

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A tan, whether you get it on the beach, in a bed, or through incidental exposure, is bad news, any way you acquire it. Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage. No matter what you may hear at tanning salons more..

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