A Salon Tan: The New Botox

By now you probably know that a salon tan is fast, effective and simple. Indoor tanning can help you get ready for summer or keep a natural-looking glow shining all year long. However, I bet you didn't realize that a salon tan can shave off pounds, take off years, and cover up aging skin imperfections. That's right, a salon tan is the new Botox, pnly without the sharp, pointy needle. Tans have been helping people feel younger and more energetic since the 80s.

Tanning lotion helps your body look more toned and gives you a slimmer look by highlighting and shading the contours of your muscles. Looking slimmer will also help you seem taller and can make you look like you've gotten rid of those pesky 5 extra pounds. Who knows, maybe looking more fit will inspire you to actually get more fit. Your tan could become a spark of inspiration from the outside in.

Although sun tanning and UV exposure can lead to premature aging in the skin, self tanners can actually help cover up imperfections and shave off years from your overall look. Tanners use a chemical known as DHA to turn your skin different shades of brown. This process can cover age spots, unevenness in skin texture and shade, as well as diminish the look of wrinkles. So ditch the needle and get to your nearest tanning salon for a 'touch up.'

Many self tanners also include moisturizers and antioxidants that will help rejuvinate your skin and keep it fresh.

Not only can tanning lotions help you look younger and better, but studies show that some UV light exposure is essential for your skin's well being. For example, the regulated levels of UV light you get from tanning beds can help your body obtain Vitamin E, an essential part of clear, beautiful skin. Vitamin E helps reduce the look of wrinkles and lines, can help heal and reduce the appearance of scars, and keeps skin looking clear. No wonder they call them "tanning spas."

So the next time you're feeling shloppy, old, or overweight, forget about your trip to the doctor and head to a tanning salon instead. Thanks to massive interest in the industry, you can also get a tanned look, with all the benefits, using indoor tanning lotions at home. These products will give you similar results and allow you to experiment with your look.