Remember laying out in the sun all day long to turn a golden color? Maybe you’re of that age where you slathered yourself in baby oil to get a quicker tan. Oh boy, those were the days. If we ...

After this amount of time, your skin will not get darker in a certain day. If you tan past that point, you’ll be putting your skin in harm’s way. Eat lycopene-rich foods.

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A golden tan can wipe years off your complexion and trim inches ...

It turns out some hours of the day are more dangerous than others. Here's the best time of day to get tan. Skip to ... For me, this means getting sun during those hours—get it while it’s hot ...

While no tan is permanent, with proper care you can extend the life of your tan by a few days. Generally speaking, tans will last up to 7 to 10 days before skin starts to naturally exfoliate and ...

What's more, a slowly-gained tan will last longer. Cells renew themselves every 10 days. So, it makes sense to switch your daily moisturiser for something that packs a high SPF, and with it, year ...

A fake tan lasts seven to 10 days—tops. Maximize staying power by taking short, cool showers, and choosing the ocean over the pool. "Chlorine is the enemy," says Baraf.