If you are one of those people who does not have the time to sit out in the sun all day, or you are one of the many well educated consumers fearful of constant UV ray exposure, then you are probably trying every new sunless tanning option that comes to the market. Idol Tan is the newest of these products but before you make a leap of faith and try it, you need to know what the product is and whether it will work for you or not.

Sunless tanning has some issues that always come up so lets see how Idol Tan stands up to the common questions regarding sunless tanning lotions.

Does it make your skin look orange?

This was the inherent problem for tanning lotions for years. They simply did not look natural. My skin always looked orange so I vowed never to use these fake tanning lotions again. This was 10 years ago and science is always improving, so I thought I’d give the notion another try. Sure enough it works! Darker skin with no orange tint! However I am an experienced sunless tanner. I always use lotions sparingly. So it may give you streaky results if misused. Make sure you apply evenly and give special attention to wrinkly areas like elbows and knees. This should eliminate those “Opps!” moments from happening.

Does the lotion smell good?

If you’ve read a lot of reviews of self tanning lotions you know that smell is an issue. Some people find great products but claim they smell like “sweaty feet”, or other disgusting smells. Let’s face it, no one wants to smell like a dumpster or artificial chemical. And with so many tanning products on the market you can afford to be picky and find the perfect lotion.

I was happy to discover that Idol Tan has a subtle uni-sex like fragrance that is not overpowering and doesn’t smell like sun tan lotion. If you’re reading other reviews of Idol Tan and the reviewer says it smells fruity, that person has never tried Idol Tan. In no way shape or form does it smell fruity. All I smell is a very subtle salty/chemical like smell. I can’t really describe it. Good thing it’s a faint smell. Not nearly as powerful a smell as most sunscreens.

Does Idol Tan Stain?

Staining is always an issue with sunless tanning products and you always hear stories of people not being able to get the brown color out of their white sheets. Idol Tan will leave a slight stain to your clothes or sheets if you don’t give it ample time to dry. Some may view this as a con but I don’t because Idol Tan is a water based, alcohol free product so it washes out easily. Just wait 20 mins before dressing and you’ll never need to worry about stains anyway, its that simple.

Does Idol Tan Dry Out Your Skin?

Idol Tan’s main ingredient is Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a derivative of sugar cane. There is no alcohol in Idol Tan (long shelf life is another benefit of this). There are moisturizers in the lotion. All of these factors promote good skin health and prevent dry cracked skin. The natural ingredients prevent skin from getting too oily, and only penetrate the top layer of the skin.

Is Idol Tan Expensive?

This is perhaps the best reason to use Idol Tan. Let’s look at the other tanning options available to consumers. First there are tanning salons that charge anywhere from $28.00 – $88.00 per month. That can add up fast. Not to mention that it is pretty common knowledge now that tanning beds are worse for your skin health than natural UV rays. (Just search Google if you don’t believe me, there’s plenty of studies to support it.)

The other option is to continue to buy your favorite sunless tanning spray or lotion from a department store or wherever else you buy it. If you buy the $20.00 or less products you will get 20$ results which we all know stink. If you continually use the expensive $40-$50 products you will get good or great results but you are burdened with the ongoing fees.

Idol Tan offers an awesome Free Refill program. All you have to do is make a one time payment and you will get 6 bottles and free refills. Sound good? Yeah too good to be true right? I thought so too but it really is the best offer I’ve found. Idol Beauty is a legitimate company that has been producing natural beauty products for years so it doesn’t surprise me.

If you want to purchase this sunless tanning lotion for yourself, then the next step is super easy; simply click on one of the links on this page to start the process. There is a one-time cost of $149.95 and that grants you a lifetime supply of Idol Tan. Yeah you read that right. Lifetime supply! Your payment provides you with all the Idol Tan product that you will ever need. Every month you simply log into your account and request a refill of Idol Tan and you will get it in the mail (you do have to pay shipping charges). Even the least expensive sunless tanners don’t offer you this incredible value. You have to purchase the product again and again. (Sunless tanning lotions are like any other tanning product, if you discontinue use then your tan will disappear, continual use is necessary to maintain your look).

Who Shouldn’t Use Idol Tan

You shouldn’t use Idol Tan if you don’t want to develop a healthy tan.

Although Idol Tan is an all natural product, people with allergies can have a reaction to Idol Tan if they are allergic to any of the ingredients used. Read the ingredient list before purchase (the ingredients are listed in full on the Idol Tan website).

You also shouldn’t use Idol Tan if you have very sensitive skin as it is known to cause a rash.

Summary of Idol Tan

Pros

• FDA approved for safety
• Eliminates the need for unhealthy UV exposure
• Faster results unlike tanning salons or the sun.
• Dries quickly without drying your skin
• Lasts about 5-6 days
• Water based & washable, if get on your sheets or clothes
• Gives a deep, dark and natural tan rather than a fake “orange” look
• May be used by both men and women
• Contains beneficial ingredients that moisturize your skin

Cons

• Has to be re-applied every 5-8 days
• May cause rash to very sensitive skin
• Can stain if you don’t let it dry
• Not sold in stores.

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