Yes, you read that right. People are pouring cheap beer on their skin and lying in the sun to get a tan. Some say“Anytime summer comes about, people have different ideas on how to get a perfect tan — and, unfortunately, this one seems wrong for many reasons,” said“I always say no tan is a safe tan,” Joshi told HuffPost.
“The alcohol that’s in beer is drying to the skin, so I think the last thing you’d want to do is really dry out your skin by applying something topically,” Rahman said. Plus, pouring beer on yourself will likely wash off any sunscreen you applied. “If all of those other concerns are out the window and people want to get a tan, putting beer on their skin may actually do the opposite,” Rahman noted.“What I usually recommend to people if they do want a tan ... apply topicals on your skin,” Rahman said. “There are
Alternatively, you can go to an expert and get a spray tan, Rahman said, adding that it’s important to wear a mask if you decide to do so. But you should absolutely avoid tanning beds, which carry many of the same risks as sun exposure, Joshi noted.“Tanning beds are known to increase your risk of melanoma in the future,” Joshi said, adding that she “definitely” doesn’t recommend them..