by Lindsay Morris, eHow Editor
Looking for a sexy summer glow? Get it fast and make it last with tips from eHow. From the beach blanket to the tanning bed and every healthier alternative between, here, smart ways to get sun-kissed or fake it!
As good as the sun's rays feel on our bodies, it isn't healthy to soak in the rays to get a nice tan. Tanning smartly is often shrugged off by people who just want to relax Read More
If you don't live on a secluded private beach, it is a little more difficult to find somewhere to sunbath and get a good, all over tan. Of course, you want to find a spot Read More
The outside temperature to get a tan does not matter, as tans are caused by UV rays that can penetrate clouds, cold weather and wind. Wear sun screen no matter the Read More
The key to tanning safely is building it over time by using a good sunscreen. Although sun worshipers might think sunscreens can inhibit their tans, it actually shields Read More
There are many tanning options available to get your most fabulous tan. But while tanning cream or artificial tanning beds work quickly, you can tan faster outdoors--if you Read More
A good tan can be a wonderful thing. A nice, golden, healthy tan can make you feel better and can even create the illusion of a thinner body. For many people, lying by a Read More
Turning a sunburn into a tan is possible by using a high-quality after-sun repair serum, which restores the natural lipids to the cells that were damaged. Use a few Read More
A deep dark tan can make you look like the picture of health and fitness. Unfortunately, many people set out to get a tan the wrong way. Instead of trying to build a base Read More
Almost all health officials agree that there is no such thing as a healthy tan, but a sunburn is particularly damaging to your skin and may result in pain, swelling, Read More
Bikinis are fun and flirtatious, but they sometimes leave strange tan lines. Tan lines look unprofessional underneath business attire, and they certainly draw unwanted Read More
Tanning in a tanning bed is a popular way to receive a quick, bronze tan without having to lie in the sun for hours. Tanning beds come with warnings and should be used with Read More
Tanning beds certainly make it easy to keep your summer glow all year long. The downside is that tanning beds can create an uneven tan. You've probably noticed streaks down Read More
When it's not possible to go to the beach and get the golden tan you desperately want, a tanning bed is the next best thing to the sun's rays. However, tanning beds are not Read More
Tanning beds are a popular way to tan when tanning outside is impossible or undesirable. Tanning beds, despite their popularity, are not without risks. Tanning beds emit Read More
Tanning beds are a popular, fast alternative to spending an entire day at the beach. Review some facts about tanning beds if you plan to buy one for your home. Read More
A tanning bed is a two-sided bed that delivers ultraviolet light to both sides of a person in order to darken their skin. Tanning beds use the same type of UV spectrum that Read More
Tanning beds provide easy and quick full body sun tans without the bother of actually going to the beach and laying on the sand for a good few hours. Tanning beds may, Read More
Tanning beds are popular to many people during all the seasons of the year. They are a great way to get a fast natural looking tan but also have their disadvantages as Read More
For those aiming for a dark, golden brown tan, natural sun tanning is preferable to a tanning bed. But if you are familiar with your skin’s tanning behavior and want Read More
Tanning in a sunbed can help you get an even tan without any tan lines. However, sunbed tanning can leave you with white spots in pressure areas or with lines in unusual Read More
You can look like you've just stepped off the plane from Hawaii without exposing yourself to the sun's dangerous rays. Read More
Spray tans are quickly growing in popularity. A healthy alternative to sun bathing and tanning beds, spray tans are becoming available in salons everywhere. It is important Read More
Fake bake refers to tanning products that use dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to achieve results without exposing the skin to ultraviolet rays from either the sun or tanning Read More
Airbrush tanning is a popular way of applying a fake tan. Airbrush is an alternative to applying tanning sprays or visiting tanning beds. What airbrushing tanning is, is Read More
Getting a fake tan is best done by getting a spray-on tan at a local tanning salon, which will pass the color four times over the skin and can last for up to seven days. Read More
Sunless tanning sprays are a safe and healthy alternative to tanning under the sun or in a tanning salon. In fact, the Mayo Clinic recommends the use of sunless tanning Read More
As more people learn about the cancer-causing effects of sunburn, some are turning to self-tanning products as a safer alternative. The first commercial self-tanning Read More
The active ingredient in self-tanning lotion is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). According to aad.gov (American Academy of Dermatology) DHA is a colorless sugar that reacts with Read More
Finding a good sunless tanning product that works well with your skin tone isn't always easy. As an alternative to self-tanning creams, lotions or powders, try bronzing Read More
While worshiping the summer sun used to be an annual ritual for those in search of beautiful golden bodies, the dangers inherent in tanning are now so well-documented that Read More
Get sun-kissed or rock a faux glow!
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