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Spray tan abs - how to get stomach definition?

Everyone says that Britney Spears had abs painted on with sunless tanning spray for the VMA's.  I don't even know how that's possible because the...

What are the best self tanners?

Can't stand the scent of my neutrogena self tanner.  Others like the mousse seem to last less time.  So what is the best self tanner on the...

How to get a healthy tan? 2 answers

I like being tan, but aware of risk that i could get skin cancer. what's a healthy way to get a tan?


Is Melanotan Injectable Tanner safe?

Im a bodybuilder that needs to look tan all yr round . a forum i visit has discussions about Melanotan Injectable Tanner (MT).  is melanotan...

Best sunless tanning results - what is your favorite fake tan?

I've experimented with loads of fake tan products. has anyone found one that does not stink, streak, or disapear in a few days?

Spray tan after Fraxel Repair? 1 answer

Hi, I'm going in Oct 12 for Fraxel repair laser. I would like to know if redness would likely be present after 2 weeks.  If so, would it be okay...

Spray tan barrier cream - why is it used?

Why do I have to apply barrier cream before a spray tan?

Making spray tan last longer

Should i avoid scrubbing my skin, exfoliating, after a spray tan. or does this have no affect? what helps your sunless tan last longer?

Are self tanner products safe?

Are the ingredients in a self tanner safe or should i avoid them in general?

What is Melanotan? 1 answer

What is Melanotan?  What is it made of?

How can I tan safely? 1 answer

Is there such a thing as a safe tan or is my only safe choice to get a self tanner product?

Sunless tanning side effects - What can cause skin to turn blue after spray tanning?

My client called to say her stomach and some of her chest had a blue re-action to airbrush tan. Does anyone know why this would happen? I have tanned...

Are there any tips for applying sunless tanning products on feet?

I've found that whatever product I use, certain areas of my feet either get too dark or don't tan at all. I'd appreciate some tips on the subject.

Melanotan for Hypopigmentation?

Though I am not sure that I understand the exact effect that the heat from the C02 Laser is having on the melanocytes, it seems that Melanotan might...

Is artificial tanning bad for keratosis pilaris? 1 answer

I have keratosis pilaris on my legs and I know that the sun make the spots look darker that's why I am planning to get artificial tanning.

Sunless tanner for age spot removal? 1 answer

I have age spots. Is there a sunless tanner that will make them less noticeable? The age spots usually darken. Any suggestions?

Is Melanotan 1 safe?

I use Melanotan 1. I have been injecting for over 2 weeks now. I do not have any side effects, but have become more tan.


Sunless tanning cream before Titan Laser? 1 answer

Can using a sunless tanning cream before a Titan laser treatment interfere with the work of the laser? My doctor told me that after I mentioned I'm...

Tri-luma for anti-aging? 5 answers

My doctor prescribed Tri-luma instead of Retin-a for anti-aging. Will this make me pale and will I still be able to tan (in the sun or with sunless...

Do tanners affect topical ointments?

Does using self tanners affect the potency of topical ointments such as protopic or Novitel?