Keep your tan through the fall the healthy way!

Its about that time of year where the last remains of our summer glow are fading. Losing our tan for most women can make us feel down and less attractive, but do not fall into the urge to lay in a tanning bed! As we all know, the tanning bed is unhealthy and cause skin cancer. What is not so well knows is that the age your tanning can increase your risk as well. Your risk for melanoma increases 75% if you have been exposed to a tanning bed before age 35. Also, how often you tan can make a difference and tanning as little as ten times in one year make your risk 7 times as high. The FDA estimates that about 38,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year in the U.S. and 7,300 people will die from this condition. Aside from the major health risk melanoma, tanning can make wrinkles and dark spots become more prominent and premature aging something NO woman wants.

Because this condition is becoming more of a health issue, there are many new products available to keep your tan radiant through the colder months.  Many local tans have variety of airbrush or spray tans. There are trained professionals who can airbrush on a tan accurately and evenly. If that seems uncomfortable, there are booths you can stand in where your tan is sprayed on and you are in and out within minutes ! There are many different airbrush and spray tan products, so consult with the salon on the ingredients and details of the product. They are usually natural organic products that will not damage your skin and actually include moisturizing agents that could even improve your skin! Aside from salons there are many over the counter tanning agents in forms of foam, sprays, and lotions that you can apply at home. So this winter when you are feeling like you need a burst of color, stay away from the booth and go the healthy route !