Just Fake-Tan!

A few weeks ago I watched a documentary on the the extremes some individuals in Britain go to in order to have a tan. I was shocked to see people injecting themselves with liquids which aren't even legal to purchase within the UK (they order it online from abroad) and aren't even safely tested yet, but they claim to increase the levels of melatonin within the skin (or stimulate their growth, not sure what they do exactly as I'm not a biological whizz). Anyways, after injecting himself, the guy felt nauseous a lot of the time and woke up in hot sweats in the middle of the night... but guess what? He still kept injecting himself! Not a very bright thing to do, but at least he is forming a tan, right? ...:|

Another tanning platform which annoys me is sunbeds. On this programme a lady was having a consultation with a doctor to check underneath her skin before she had Botox done and the results of the facial scan were rather shocking. As soon as the image came up, the consultant knew the lady had previously used sunbeds, as the harmful ultraviolet rays had caused intensive breakdown of collagen levels within her cheeks.

It wasn't the fact that I'm a little bit afraid of needles or the dreaded sunbed scene in Final Destination 3 which has made me not once consider using any of these techniques, it's due to there being so many excellent gradual and instant fake tan products available to purchase in highstreet stores from only £2. I'm completely confused as to why people feel the need to go to these extreme levels. Sure, gradual tan doesn't last long and takes time to apply and has to be looked after in order to minimise those dreaded streaks, but isn't it worth doing this rather than potentially damaging yourself with chemicals that aren't yet medically approved? Even if fake tan didn't exist, I'd much rather be pale than put my body and skin in danger.

Here's an instant fake tan and a couple of gradual fake tan moisturisers which I have used and loved...
  1. This instant tanner is the most expensive of the bunch, and is a self tan bronzing lotion by the renowned tanning brand St. Tropez. I'm a big fan of gradual tanners but if I wanted something instant this would be my go-to. This product doesn't leave a disgusting smell and leaves a lovely bronzed appearance on the skin as soon as it is applied. It is on sale in Boots for £16.39.
  2. I have recently purchased this Dove summer glow gradual tanner, as I've been using the Johnson's one for years and fancied a change. I am pleasantly surprised by this product as my first application of it was last night but already I have a light tan, which is easily build-able if I continued using it daily. Also, I appear to have no streaks at all. This tan is the cheapest of the trio at just £3.33 from Boots.
  3. The last gradual tan is Johnson's holiday skin, which as I previously mentioned I have been using for years. I have to make sure I exfoliate everywhere before application otherwise I will end up having streaky areas but I love the colour this fake tan produces as it does look quite natural. This tanner does have a scent which I am not too keen on but it's subtle and bearable. This can be picked up from Boots at £5.10.

All photos are taken from the Boots website.

What are your thoughts on sunbeds/fake tanning products/tanning injections?

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