The claim
A deep tan with less sun.
What the evidence says
These products are not approved anywhere for tanning, are sold without quality control, and have been linked in case reports to nausea, new or changing moles, and melanoma concerns. The AAD lists them among the trends to avoid outright.
Who should skip it
Everyone.
What to do instead, or as well
Self-tanner with dihydroxyacetone for color; sunscreen for skin.
Sources on file
These links support the claims above. Reviewed September 1, 2026.