There are three basic ways to achieve a tan and there are tanning lotions to assist you in every way. In truth there is only one way to achieve a real tan and the other two types are fake tans that temporarily give coloration to your skin. There are bronzers which act like a makeup on the skin and then there are tanning lotions that cause a chemical reaction on the skin to cause the production of color.  Read more... (363 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

The true advantage tanning lotion has over other methods of obtaining a tan is it’s aversion to the risks that are involved with the other methods. The reason it is so much safer is because the product does not go past the outer most layer of the skin.

While some people may experience contact dermatitis, which is just an irritation as result of an allergic reaction, there is much less harm to changing the coloration of your dead skin cells than trying to force blood flow to the skin to induce melanin production as with other self-tanning methods.  Read more... (467 words, estimated 1:52 mins reading time)

Summer is on its way! All the sun worshipers are getting ready to enjoy. With the sun comes the need for that sun kissed tan. Even though we love the wonderful tan, we also know what kind of damage it can do to our skin.

We now know there are many risks to sunbathing. Not only can we suffer a painful sunburn, but we are at risk of skin cancer as well. One in every 5 people will suffer from skin cnacer at some time in their lives.  Read more... (363 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)