How to Choose a Sunless Tanner

Sunless tanners are the safe and effective way to get a beautiful tan any time of the year. Many people use sunless tanners as a way to decrease the amount of time that their skin is exposed to the skin. Since there are many sunless tanners on the market, you'll want to get the best one possible.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Visit a store that has a large selection of sunless tanning products. Large drug store chains and discount retailers usually offer a wide array of sunless tanning products.
2. Compare different sunless tanners by shopping online. If you want to look for the best price and read reviews of sunless tanners, purchase one online. Sites like NexTag allow for side-by-side comparison shopping.
3. Smell the sunless tanner to see if you like the scent. Some sunless tanners have a strong medicinal smell. Clarins has created a self-tanner that has a pleasant and light fragrance.
4. Check to make sure that the sunless tanner that you pick contains DHA. DHA stands for dihydroxyacetone, and it is the only ingredient that has been approved by the FDA for sunless tanning.
5. Purchase a sample size. To make sure that you like the sunless tanner, start with the smallest container. Test an inconspicuous area on your skin before applying it all over.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are looking for an affordable sunless tanner, Neutrogena's line of products are reliable and low cost.
• Avoid the really cheap sunless tanners. They usually do not work well and may turn your skin an orange color.