Are Self-Tanners Dangerous?
There was a time when getting the rich glow of a tan meant basking for hours in the sun or a tanning bed–and risking skin cancer and other damaging effects of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. But thanks to self-tanners, those days are over. Also known as sunless tanners, these products temporarily dye your skin to produce the look of a suntan. For most people and with correct use, they are completely safe.