DHA in spray tan creates a natural-looking spray tan because it reacts with amino acids on the skin's surface to form a temporary bronze pigment that suits a wide range of tones. The color develops ...

Regardless of which drugstore self-tanner you choose, you’ll need to prep your skin before application. Drugstore self-tanners work best on clean, exfoliated skin. A good tip is to exfoliate your ...

I'm one of those people that has a pretty harrowing self-tanning story. It was prom, I didn't want to pay money for a spray tan, and so I ran to the drugstore and grabbed the first bottle I found. And ...

After you guys managed to talk me down from the tanning bed--well, some of you actually encouraged me to go, but ultimately my melasma settled the debate--I immediately booked an appointment to try ...

Looking for a natural glow without the sun damage or toxic ingredients? This DIY self-tanning lotion is one of my favorite things to whip up when I want that little color boost, without going anywhere ...

Summer’s nearly here, and that means it’s time to break out the self-tanner (especially if you don’t naturally get a golden glow easily). We’ve come a long way from the harmful tanning beds of the ...

While we love the holidays, the first snowfall and the festive dressing that comes with winter, we’re not so much fans of the havoc the season can wreak on our appearance. From dry skin to an itchy, ...

Self-tanners are a great way to get a sun-kissed glow without having to expose your skin to the sun—but some formulas are better than others. After extensive testing, we determined the best ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Eating lots of carrots can turn your skin yellow-orange due to beta-carotene.  You'd need to eat about five carrots every day for weeks to see ...

Sometimes the best accessory for any summer outfit is a golden and glowing tan. But as much as we love the bronzed and radiant look of a natural tan, we know that long-term sun exposure and skipping ...