The other self-tanning options are tanning bronzers which work like make up. It just leaves a layer of stain on your skin and will come off at your next shower. Tanning lotions on the other hand can last over three days depending your rate of shedding dead skin cells.

In many cases, your tan actually looks more natural than laying out in the sun for hours because it can turn out more even and smooth. Also, you don’t have to worry about the tan lines of your fancy bathing suit. But the more important benefit of an indoor tanning lotion is the safety from avoiding exposure to harsh light rays.

Tanning booths can be very dangerous to inexperienced users, especially if the user naturally has very light, very sensitive skin. Tanning beds have settings that is far from dummy proofed so anybody can just as easily set themselves up to getting roasted.

Spending too much time in the sun can put you at risk of heat stroke. Too much UV rays on your skin puts you at risk of skin cancer. Sun bathers and tanning booth goers really have to check for skin spots and other signs of anomalies in their skin.

Ideally, people can just realize that fair skin is just as attractive as dark skin, and realize the health risks of tanning under ultraviolet rays. Until that day, indoor tanning lotions are the safest option.