Tanning cream is another product addressed to those which are not interested in sunlight exposure. Self tanning cream follows the same principle as oils.

Self tanning cream is in great demand and there are plenty of products to choose from. As with tanning lotions, the function of self tanning cream is exactly the same.

There are two categories:

• Self tanning creams containing sunscreen.
• Creams which speed up the tanning process at the skin level containing no sunscreen.

People are now comfortable with all the formulas assuring of: self adjusting color, natural-tan looking, sun-free tan, controlling the shade of the tan, harmonizing to skin type, non-greasy, non-streaky and, besides, E vitamin enriched for a healthier skin. It might be necessary to reapply every 2 or 3 hours for achieving the desired bronzed color. To refresh the self tan, the users are told to apply every day or two.

There are few self tanning creams containing some harmful compounds and the label should warn the consumers about their side effects.