Saturday, December 3, 2011

Safe Sun Tanner Products To Give You A Youthful Glow Without The Potential Health Side Effects

By Haywood Hunter


Many people are willing to go to great lengths to give the appearance of having a dark suntanned body. They may think they look more attractive and healthier if they have a darker complexion. Some, especially young girls, might be influenced by the celebrities they see in magazines and on television. Many of these celebrities seem to have flawlessly tanned skin year round and look like they spend all of their time on the beach. Today there are a number of sun tanner products that can make you look tan without sunning at all.



A lot of times people are not even aware of the amount of sun they are absorbing. This is especially true at the ocean, on lakes and at water parks where the wind and water can create a false sense of protection from sunlight. Many are willing to risk the dangers just to achieve a long lasting, natural looking tan.

Many come to regret the decisions they made. People risk skin cancer, which can be debilitating and even fatal. Persistent exposure to harsh sunlight without sunscreen will eventually result in skin that sags, is wrinkled and dry. Instead of looking young and healthy, people actually add years to their appearance.

Tanning beds were very popular at one time. People thought they could get a gradual tan which would be safer than being exposed to direct sunlight. In fact most experts now say that the risk of getting skin cancer from using tanning beds is as high as the risk from overexposure to direct sunlight.

Some companies sell pills that they claim will cause the skin to become tanned. The Food and Drug Administration has no research on the safety and effectiveness of these pills because they are sold as dietary supplements.

Early sunless tanning lotion products were imperfect at best. They had a tendency to produce an orange looking color on the user's skin and could be very uneven and streaky. Many found them to have a peculiar smell that was unattractive. These lotions did have the advantage however of giving users the option of appearing tanned without risking the damage that harsh sunlight could cause to unprotected skin. Some people used the sunless tanning lotions and sunbathing in conjunction to try to create the desired look.

There has been a big improvement in sunless tanning products over the last few years, and there are more options than ever before to get a tan without using the destructive force of the sun. The popularity of spray tanning has really exploded in recent years. Salons have sprung up that offer professional, natural looking, even toned tanning at whatever level of darkness the client desires. People who prefer to do the spray tanning themselves can find a number of products that are readily available in most stores.

Looking tan makes many people feel more attractive and confident. They may also feel younger and healthier looking with darker skin. By utilizing sun tanner products instead of relying on the harsh rays of the sun to achieve this look, people can minimize the potential health risks that sun damage can cause.




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