Artificial tanning has progressed to the point where it is simply confusing now. Tan lovers are continuously courted by advertisers that promise them the perfect tan. Not many years ago the only way to get a tan was by direct sunlight or by way of UV light in a tanning salon. We have come a long way since then and some of the options today include spray tanning, lotions, creams and even pills. So how can a consumer know which is right for him or her. How can they know which is also the safest method? Truthfully, all of these methods come with risks. Anyone who claims otherwise is misleading you. Spray tanning which according to the FDA and Mayo clinic is safe, still comes with some risks. Creams and lotions are simple to apply and appear safe but they too also come with risks.

Your best option may very well be the method that is safest but also gives the best tan. Some methods might be safer than others but what's the point if the tan wears out in a day or two. This will only cause someone to get additional artificial tans which in essence will negate how safe they are because instead on of one application you will have to receive several applications. This will increase your risks because you are exposing your body to harmful chemicals on a consistent basis and while DHA is safe, other ingredients are often not as safe.

The safest option may very well be spray tanning especially if you exercise caution. The main ingredient in the tanning spray is DHA. This is what darkens the skin, this chemical is also used in lotions and creams. The risk of DHA does not come from the solution being sprayed directly on your skin. The risk arises when you inhale the tanning spray that is sprayed on your body and face. Anyone who has entered a spray tanning booth will know that this is a possibility despite holding your breath. The mist can easily penetrate the nostrils as well as the eyes.

Having said all of that, if you are able to protect your face and mouth from the tanning mist then you will greatly reduce your risks. Spray tanning is surely much safer than strong UV light that people are exposed to in stand up tanning beds. Some people might make an argument that creams are safer, the problem with them is they must be applied consistently and they also have a strong smell due to DHA and often don't result in a satisfactory tan. This article should motivate you to research further because when it comes to skin the most important thing healthy skin and not how bronze your skin is.

Everyone in today's society wants to have healthy and fit looking skin. To achieve the healthy skin you are wanting, it seems to be the trend to get a tan. There are more and more tanning accelerators on shelves, but for some, there is nothing better than sitting on the beach in a chair under the sun, while others can be found in tanning beds. If you have considered the beach or a tanning salon, you may also want to consider using an accelerator. A tan promoter or accelerator as they are called, can actually help speed up the tanning process which will give you that natural tan look more quickly than being in the sun. This allows for less time spent in a booth or out in the sun which means less damage to your skin.

When you expose your skin to the sun, it produces what is called melanin that protects the skin. The more you are in the sun, the more melanin is produced which in turn makes you skin darker. When your skin can't handle the exposure to UV rays, this can result in a sunburn. This can even happen while in a tanning bed.

Tanning accelerators help your body produce natural melanin and can be sold in either a pill or in most cases a lotion or spray. No matter which form you decide to use, most of them have at least one of the following ingredients in them:

Tyrosin- An amino acid that helps your body stimulate melanin.

Psoralen- Extracted from plant substances or from citrus oils. You can mainly find this in limes. This will allow the pigment in your skin to make more melanin when you are out in UV rays. This results in a quicker tan than if you were in a booth or in the sun.

The purpose of the best tan accelerator lotions and sprays or pills is to help you build a healthy tan without exposing your skin to too much UV rays. The downfall to using them is that if you apply sunscreen, it can actually slow down how fast you tan. Many people who use them often don't use sunscreen. Neither one of the ingredients that are found in these accelerators are FDA approved. You should also know that psoralen will make your skin more sensitive to light, so you should always be careful when in the sun. Before choosing to use a tan accelerator, be sure you consider all of your options. Too much exposure to certain UV rays can cause skin damage instead of doing any good.