Experts encourage people to avoid tanning beds over the winter and use fake tanning lotions and sprays instead, to reduce the risk of skin cancer and subsequent skin cancer treatments (http://www.privatehealth.co.uk).
Many people can avoid skin cancer if they take precautions when spending time in the sun, as prolonged exposure to the sun is the cause of most skin cancers.
Consumers can safely use fake tanning products again and again throughout the winter months to create a healthy, glowing look, says the British Skin Foundation.
Fake tan or not, people should always apply sunblock before spending time in the sun because the fake tanning products to not offer UV protection.
All skin-care products are put through rigorous testing before they hit the market, so consumers can rest assured that their fake tanning products are totally safe, according to spokeswoman Indy Rihal.
In addition, the ingredients will have been tested per the European Commission.