The Real Advantages of Self Tanning

Sunless tanning technology is criticized by many for giving people a fake and uneven tan. Because self tanning is done at home, it is prone to the user's mistakes that can lead to an obviously fake and uneven tan. Furthermore, indoor tanning salons want to discredit the use of sunless tanning products as they claim that an even and smooth tan can only be achieved with the help of professional tanners. Of course, they say this to promote their business. Not only is self tanning safer, cheaper and more convenient, it can also give you a sun kissed look that looks natural and healthy.

And so, for those who want to use sunless tanning products but are having second thoughts, here are some concrete and real advantages of self tanning:

1. It's cancer risk free. Since indoor tanning beds and lamps have been labeled as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization's (WHO) division on cancer research, the indoor tanning industry has bounced back with the use of tanning booths equipped with sprays. Hence, the spray-on tan. Now, these sunless tanning sprays, lotions and creams are made available to public consumption. These self tanning products are 100% safe as it contains an FDA approved colorless sugar called dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is safe for topical applications.

2. It's cheaper than indoor tanning salon sessions. Sunless tanning products go as low as $7.50 per tube of 7.5 ounces, while indoor tanning single application sessions, like airbrush tanning, cost at least $35. Double applications, which are said to be more effective and are highly recommended, cost from $55 to $75. Imagine the money that you can save through self tanning! This does not even include the transportation expenses that you incur just by going to indoor tanning salons.

3. It's definitely effective. When applied properly—and I can't stress this enough—sunless tanning lotions, creams and sprays are definitely effective. They will give you the sun baked look that you want any time! Just be sure to read the instructions on the bottle carefully and exfoliate and moisturize beforehand at least 3 days before in order to get that even tan. Enjoy 5-7 days of sun kissed glow for a lower price and in a safer way.

The advantages I have listed here are all real and true. You do not have to be afraid to use self tanning as compared to the more expensive indoor tanning sessions. Of course, you also need to be careful during application. Be sure you have done the necessary preparations required by the specific sunless tanning product that you have chosen. Like any do-it-at-home product, self tanning lotions, creams and sprays all come with instructions for use. Be sure to read them thoroughly in order to get that cheap yet beautiful tan at home.