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.

Anyone who has spent any time at a water park, on a lake or pond, or on the sand by the ocean has seen people who will bake themselves in the sun with little or no protection for their skin. Even knowing the proven risks they continue to expose themselves to the effects of bright sunlight. They will insist that sunbathing is the only way to get a 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.

People have sought options to basking in the sun. Tanning beds and booths have been more and less popular over the years. Many thought that tanning gradually in these machines reduced the risk of cancer and skin damage. It has become a commonly held belief that tanning beds are as dangerous as sunbathing.

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.

Sunless tanning lotions have been on the market for many years. They are a safe and sensible way to create a look of tanned skin without the harmful effects of direct sunlight. In the past many people avoided using them because they thought the look was not natural. The lotions turned some skin types a strange orange looking color. They often streaked and didn't color the skin evenly. Some even had a peculiar odor that people found unpleasant.

Today these lotions are much easier to use and many create a very natural appearance that people are pleased with. In the last few years spray tanning has become a popular way to look tanned and healthy. Sunless tanning salons are taking advantage of this trend and doing great business. There are also sunless tanning sprays available for people who do not want to spend the money on professional tanning sessions. These are economical and practical ways to get the look desired.

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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