There is more than one way to produce a darker tone in your skin. Some people do not like the idea of faking a tan with products that color the skin. But that is another option for people who do not want to spend hours basking in dangerous ultraviolet rays. Millions of products have been released into the market in an attempt to supply this need for tanning.

When it comes to sun bathing or using a tanning bed to produce a tan, it is important that the tanner is aware of the risks and safety rules. The benefit of attaining a real tan is that the effects are longer lasting and the skin becomes less susceptible to sun burn because of the increased melanin count.

There are tanning lotions that many people use to accelerate the tanning process. These lotions contain moisturizing effects to keep the skin moist which increases the production of melanin. Exposure to UV rays very quickly dries the skin so is it important to keep the skin hydrated.

One of the safest ways to produce a little color on the skin is with a DHA based product. Tanning lotions or sprays that use DHA do nothing to alter any biological effects of the body which is why it is safer than other methods of sunless tanning. The dead skin cell is simply stained with the chemical and since the dead skin sheds regularly, the tan comes off naturally with time.

A bronzer is similar to fake tanning lotions but instead of using DHA to change the color of dead skin cells, this product simply adds the color on top of the skin. Much like makeup, bronzers can be washed off at the end of the day.

However a person chooses to tan their skin it is always important that the consumer is aware of all the risks involved with each method. Following instructions on labels is only the first part of being safe. Tanning lotions and other products tend to react differently on different skin so test and be caution with anything new.