• Question: Does fake tan harm your skin?

    Asked by meganhainsworth to Judith, Gemma, Diana on 16 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Diana Samuel

      Diana Samuel answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      As far as I’m aware, no – and is certainly a lot safer than basking in the sun for ages or lying on a sunbed!

    • Photo: Gemma Sharp

      Gemma Sharp answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      As Diana says, it’s definitely better for you than sunbathing and sunbeds. I guess the only way it would harm your skin is if you were allergic to one of the ingredients, or if you used a particularly greasy one that blocked your pores.

    • Photo: Judith McCann

      Judith McCann answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      Fake tan is the healthiest option, but if your using it you should always do a tiny test (somewhere discreet) to check that you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients…and that the colours right!!

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