The main purpose of sunless tanning is to avoid the harmful effects, like skin cancer and sun burns, of Sun tanning. But, remember that self tanners contain chemicals that react with the cells of the upper layer of the skin to give you a tanned look. Therefore, before buying a tanning product, you should check its ingredients. They should be safe and should cause no side effects. Some of the ingredients found in the best self tanners are DHA (Di-Hydroxyl acetone) and Tyrosine. If your skin is sensitive, you should consult your dermatologist before buying a self-tanner.
The best self tanners come loaded with moisturizers to give you a glowing tan. Moreover, they are easy to apply and give an even color. Therefore, you should look for sunless tanning products that contain the goodness of moisturizers like Aloe Vera and botanical extracts. Such products will not only give you golden hue but also make your skin smooth and supple.
Especially, if you are fair-skinned, you should choose your self-tanner very carefully. It should give your skin a natural bronze glow. Avoid products that make your skin very dark; otherwise you may end up looking artificial.
Some chemicals used in self-tanners have strong odors. Therefore, you should choose a product that is odorless or pleasant smelling. Else, you will find it difficult to use the product.
Even the best self tanner may not suit you. Therefore, before buying a product, you should ask the brand for samples. This will help you to know how effective the product is, what type of smell it has, whether it is suitable for your skin color and type, and if it has some side effects.