Are more expensive self-tanners better?
A. Not necessarily, although more expensive products tend to contain beneficial additives such as sunscreen or antioxidants, said Susan Weinkle, a Florida dermatologist and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of South Florida who serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Dermatology. The “best” self-tanner is different for everyone, and trial and error is really the only way to find the product that looks best on you. (Luckily, lots of brands give out samples.) Always test a product first on a small area of your skin — preferably somewhere hidden and pale — to find out if the color matches your skin tone (and how it smells). Click for related content • Sunscreen may not ward off deadly cancer • Camel milk for a milky complexion? • It’s not just your face — smoking ages skinQ. What if I look orange, get horrible streaks or make some other ghastly mistake? A. To banish blotches and streaks, try applying an exfoliator, or check out a product des
