Q&A for How to Get Tanned Fast

Use a 30 spf sunscreen and then tanning oil on top, and then use a bronzer. Don’t stay out for too long.

Tanning at the beach lets the sunlight reflect from the water and attracts the sunlight, therefore, it would be a better and faster tan.

You are too young to go to a tanning salon. It's safest for you to apply a lotion or spray tan, so that you don't expose yourself to harmful ultraviolet light and risk getting cancer.

Getting an even tan is difficult sometimes, especially when it comes to your legs, mainly because the skin on your legs is thicker than the skin on your arms and chest. Legs are naturally low in moisture and become dryer with normal activities. Keep your legs constantly moisturised during and after tanning, so that they are never flaky and dry. This should make a massive difference in deepening your leg tan and maintaining it. Try to keep lotion on your legs or use a tan accelerator such as carrot sun which uses a natural bronzer and also works as a moisturizer.

Shower and gently exfoliate your skin before tanning to prep your skin. You may also shower afterward without worrying about depleting your tan.

No, you shouldn't use baby oil on your skin when you're tanning. The sun will heat up the oil, and you could get severe burns as a result.

Most of the time it's 16. Some places won't let you in unless you're 18, though. It depends on the place and their policy.

You should wait at least 3 days before tanning again. This will give your skin a rest and allow your body to disperse the UV radiation. Going outside for 30 minutes or so to tan is okay, but for prolonged sessions, such as 1 to 3 hours, it is better to wait.

If you warm up the water and add a large amount of sea salt, then spray the solution on your skin, you might notice a faster tan. Salt dries your skin, so apply sunscreen and lotion throughout the day.

It depends on your skin and how long you lay out in it. You may have to use some type of accelerator, but if you do not have one, a regular moisturizer will help. Keep your skin moisturized, and avoid getting sunburn. Don't expect results extremely fast. It still takes time.

Don't worry, keep using it! After a few more times you should start to notice the difference.

Not directly after, due to it quite literally washing off, however if you wait until it's had time to set into your skin, it will be fine.

Get a build a tan moisturizer. It doesn't add a lot of color all at once and you can build it on each day if you'd like. Use it just on your legs and it adds just a subtle tan to them.

Use a reflective device against your face. It is better not to use natural oils because those can often make your face break out.

They are two separate products, but you can use both at the same time. It's not necessary though.

I recommend switching sides every 15-30 minutes, but that time frame can change depending on how long you plan to be outside.

You can use a tanning bed once every 6 months. Keep in mind that the more often you use a tanning bed, the more likely you are to get basal skin cancer.

Typically the best places to get spray tans that don't turn orange tend to be more expensive. Avoid going to a cheaper place and read reviews. If you've never been to the spray tan place before, start small and don't go for the darkest possible tan so you can see if the formula is the right color for you. Dyeing your skin is like dyeing your hair, you get what you pay for.

Use oil-based products to ensure even distribution of the product and find a friend to help spread it on your back or hard-to-reach places.

I recommend using, "Sally Hansen Spray on Legs." This stuff is amazing. It comes in around 10 different shades, so you can find the right fit for almost any skin tone. The spray stays on better than the lotion. It is mostly water and smudge proof. Once you put it on it sets in a minute or two and you have an instant tan. It also covers flaws and skin imperfections. It is not sticky or greasy at all, and doesn't come off until you shower and use soap. It is not a self-tanner, so you don't have to deal with the nasty smell, waiting for it to set up, or the weird looking spots when it wears off.

You will still tan after having a spray tan, just remember to tan safely and reapply your sunscreen. It's a good idea to use a higher SPF for your face as this needs more protection and start to exfoliate three days after spray tan to ensure an even fade off.

No, they will not lead to uneven skin tone, etc. But after a couple of weeks, you may want to spray tan again, as it does eventually fade.

Find a different swimsuit that won't give you tan lines and lay out until they start to fade, then use artificial tanning spray to even out the rest.