Are you one of the millions of people all over the world that use tanning accelerators to get a quicker deeper dark tan? I’m willing to bet you are and I bet half of you do not even know how they work. If you do not know how tanning products work then I will go ahead and lay it out for you simple.

The active ingredients that you will find in a majority of tanning solutions are tyrosine and psolaren. Both are natural amino acids found to increase the production of melanin in your cells. You will get a darker tan by spending fewer hours in the sun. You should remember that even though this is a common ingredient it has not been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. That said there are hundreds of products that are safe on the market for you to choose from.

You will find that tanning promoters tend not to work as well if you use it in combination with a sunscreen. A lot of people choose to go ahead and use it without the sunscreen paying less attention to the adverse effects of tanning like this. You can damage your skin badly especially if you have little natural protection in the form of melanin. Tanning accelerators are dangerous if used often and for prolonged periods of time in the sun or tanning bed.

The best approach is to use outdoor and indoor tanning accelerators sparingly and only for a special event that you are preparing for so you don’t cause long-term damage to your skin. If you are to use it more frequently, it is generally safe to use with a sunscreen even if it takes a little longer to tan. A lot of studies have shown that people who do not protect their skin while tanning have an increased rate of having skin cancer.

Remember that tanning lotions and pills can be harmful if used incorrectly and frequently. There is a high risk of skin cancer from prolonged exposure to sunlight and ultra violet rays. If you notice any abnormalities in your skin having used even the best tan accelerator on the market, contact your doctor immediately.