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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

While the summer is still here, let’s talk about the facts of tanning! 

We all want a healthy glow, but thanks to the bitter winter chill the the snow birds up north have to bear with during the cold seasons that have to fake it until they make it while us down here in the tropical Florida don’t have to, but just how and why? 

  • 41% of women in the United Kingdom use fake tan.
  • The age group most likely to use fake tan is the age between 18 – 24.
  • Almost 50% of men admit to using fake tan before a night out.
  • The average woman spends 1 whole month applying fake tan over the course of a lifetime.
  • 7 out of 10 women say they feel more confident with a fake tan.
  • Ladies from Liverpool use the most fake tan.
  • After the Royal Wedding Department Store Debenhams reported a lift in the sales of fake tan. Beauty Hill sales of fake tan were up 219% on the previous years figures, and the next day sales were still up by 200% – all thanks to Pippa Middleton’s golden glow.
  • John Lewis reported a 19% increase in the sales of fake tan in January.
  • The higher the household income, the more likely it is that the occupants use fake tan.
  • Fake tan is the fastest growing beauty treatment in the United Kingdom and generates revenues of 100 million pounds (128.45 dollars) for take tan companies.
  • Despite the recession the fake tan company, St. Tropez, have reported a 20% increase in sales.

What is FAKE TAN made of?

The main ingredient in fake tan is dihydroxyacetone, which is nothing more than a simple sugar. This ingredient works by reacting chemically with dead skin cells to create a darker pigment.

Some fake tan includes erythulose, which is used for building a gradual tan over time. This ingredient takes a few hours to begin its chemical reaction and then continues to react.

Where did the obsession with FAKE TAN begin?

We thank Coco Chanel for our obsession with fake tan. In the 1920’s the iconic fashion designer came back from a holiday in the French Riviera with a sunburn. Her fans seemed to like this look and the obsession with tanning began!

 

 

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Tiffany Joseph

Broward '20

I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.
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Student at Broward College for the past five years, first enrolled on Davie's Central Campus learning Physical Therapy for two years than, transferring to Coconut Creeks North campus for the last three years, now majoring in Early Childhood / Developmental Education. Spent first year with Her campus Broward as Outreach Director, former president of self-entitled campus friendship club, Sammy's Buddy Brigade, member of the Campus Science Club, and a Broward County local student Ambassador with Best Buddies International. Winner of the Sammy's award for most charity work within the community, and now Vice President of Her Campus Broward. I hope to soon be working at Junior Achievement with the elementary and middle school children, in order to have a well rounded experience! The hope is to one day work with and teach children who have special needs such as myself! Biggest belief and philosophy of life is that, no matter what anyone says you can't accomplish in life, I am living proof that anything is possible! Having ADHD, high functioning Autism, and medical conditions such as Scoliosis, helps me to understand special needs children on a level that very few people can! It is this very knowledge that led me to choose Teaching as my chosen profession. Now at age 42, and more than 55% on the way to getting an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, I hope to become an Assistant Teacher within the next year or so. We hope that this true life story will inspire others to never give up either, no matter what anybody says, or tells you, that you can't do, the only one who can truly hold you back is "YOU".