Sunless Tanning Methods

If you want to get a tan without going out in the sun, you can adopt any of the different sunless tanning methods. The sunless tanning sprays and gels help you get a tan by affecting the color of your epidermis, the outer layer of your skin. Different sunless tanning techniques produce a tan by changing the color of the outermost layer of epidermis while the sun’s rays penetrate deep into the innermost layer of your epidermis. Therefore, a sun’s tan is more long lasting than other sunless tanning methods.

Sunless tanning methods offer a tanning solution for people of all ages and categories. However, such tanning methods do not have the health benefits of sunlight. You definitely need to expose yourself to the sunlight for around ten to fifteen minutes, twice a week, to help your skin form the requisite vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D is necessary for the upkeep of your bones, muscles, body immune system and proper cell growth. Synthetic tanning methods cannot create vitamin D within your body.

different ways to a sunless tan

There are many different ways to get a tan without basking in the sun:

1. Sunless Tanning Booths
2. Sunless Bronzers
3. Tanning Lamps
4. Self-Tanning Lotions
5. Tanning Beds
6. Tanning Pills
7. Tanning Accelerators

Each method of sunless tanning works differently and produces a tan, though the effect of some of them last longer than that of others. The main things you need to consider while choosing the appropriate sunless tanning method are cost, effectiveness, convenience and safety.

Effectiveness: Of the different sunless tanning methods, tanning beds are the most effective, offering the best tan which lasts for a longer time too.

Tanning sprays give you a tan which lasts for only five to seven days. You need to apply the spray carefully and evenly. Otherwise, your tan will smudge.

Tanning pills contain certain carotenoid pigments, which may be harmful to your health.