title: Ask the doctor.  I like to look tanned, but I'm somewhat fair-skinned and can't be in the sun much.  Are self-tanning lotions and sprays a good idea?  Are they safe?
authors.forename: Celeste
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Robb-Nicholson
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D004396:Coloring Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects*; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone