There are a variety of products on the market that don’t give you a lasting tan, but temporary: just for the day, or for an evening out. These are bronzers, and they come in either lotion or powder form. The lotion is applied just like regular lotion, but it’s tinted to give you that warm glow. The powder form is usually for the face, and can be applied with a powder puff or brush anywhere the sun would hit to give a natural-looking effect. The tan you get from a bronzer, in either form, is much subtler than what you could expect from a DHA-containing sunless tanner, and can be washed off at the end of the day like makeup.
No one can argue that a suntan makes you feel good, and it makes you look good – it can even make you appear thinner. But if you want to “go for the glow,” it’s so much better to do it the safe way. Sunless tanning is a harmless and effective method of keeping you tanned and beautiful year-round, without sizzling in the sun. Your skin will thank you … and in a few years, when your complexion is still smooth and wrinkle-free, you’ll be glad you stayed indoors!