Cosmetic Corner

Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on Sunless Tanners

Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top sunless tanners. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.


 

To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top sunless tanners. Consideration must be given to:

Autohelios Moisturizing Self-Tanner
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
Recommended by Marta I. Rendon, MD, Boca Raton, Florida
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc
“For daily use Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion is excellent.”—Patricia K. Farris, Metairie, Lousiana
Clinique Self Sun
Clinique Laboratories, LLC
“Clinique Self Sun is my favorite as it provides a gradual tanning. Always explain to your patient that she needs to exfoliate the skin before applying.”—Antonella Tosti, MD, Miami, Florida
Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizers
Kao USA Inc.
“I am a fan of Jergens sunless tanner. It is gradual, inexpensive, and easy to use. I always remind my patients that sunless tanners do not product from UV damage. You still need SPF on top of your sunless tan. But, a gradual tanner is a good and safe way to minimize minor imperfections like spider veins.”—Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, New York, New York
“Jergens Natural Glow moisturizers are so easy to use and provide intense hydration while creating a natural and subtle glow. Ideal for people with normal to dry skin, and you can control the depth of the tan by applying it more or less frequently.”—Whitney P. Bowe, Brooklyn, New York
Self Tanning Instant Gel
Clarins
“For a quick bronzing product, I like Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel. It is easy to apply and gives you a great glow.”—Patricia K. Farris, MD, Metairie, Louisiana
St. Tropez Self Tan
PZ Cussons Beauty LLP
“There are many different products offered and shades. The tan produced is even and natural looking.”—Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York
Sun-Free Self-Tanning Formula
Kiehl's
Recommended by Gary Goldenberg, MD, New York, New York
Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd
“Jane Iredale Tantasia is my favorite sunless tanner. It has a pleasant citrus scent, isn’t greasy or streaky, can be used on the face without causing acne, and gives a natural golden glow.”—Wm. Philip Werschler, MD, Seattle, Washington

Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. OTC antifungals, OTC hair restorations, and antiperspirants will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to msteiger@frontlinemedcom.com.


Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.

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