Fake Bake: Alba Botanica

A new study has revealed that continued exposure to tanning beds (especially before the age of 30) can increase your risk of skin cancer by 75%, and experts have now moved tanning beds into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas.

If you’re looking for a golden glow skip the tanning bed and the hot summer sun, head straight for your bathroom and reach for an Alba Botanica self-tanner!  These babies can be found at Whole Foods and many drugstores and supermarkets as well.  They smell great and use organic ingredients….PLUS you can’t beat the price.

• For Body: Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion Bronzing Formula ($14.95) nourishes skin with safflower oil while protective shea butter provides deep moisturization for a light, smooth feel. Antioxidants such as green tea help to protect and repair skin from environmental damage. Subtle self-tanners build a gradual tan for fair to medium skin tones to create a natural-looking year-round glow.

• For Face: Alba SUN Golden Tan Sunless Tanning Lotion ($9.95) uses an infusion of aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, and green tea to soothe and repair, protecting sensitive skin against the free radical damage. This non-streaking formula absorbs quickly into skin for a natural looking color in less than three hours!

Love the idea of a self-tanner but ant to avoid a streaky look? Make sure to exfoliate both face and body before using a sunless tanner. The Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sugar Cane Body Polish ($14.95) will slough off dead skin cells on your body, leaving it smooth and ready for color. The Alba Botanica Rainforest Gentle Açaí Renewal Scrub ($14.95) will smooth and even out your complexion getting your face ready for a sun-kissed glow.

Alba Botanica products can be purchased at major drugstore rertailers, supermarkets and Whole Foods stores nationwide or www.Albabotanica.com.

Images:  Alba Organics