Spray Tan vs Tanning Gummies—Why Spray Tans Are the Safer, Smarter Choice

Greta Engizer
Aug 6
3 min read

Melting colorful tanning gummies on a ceramic plate under moody lighting, symbolizing the instability and messiness of supplement-based tanning methods.

Why Your Glow Deserves Better — Spray Tan vs Tanning Gummies

Tanning gummies are everywhere right now. Promising a glow-from-within, they market themselves as the easy, “natural” way to bronze your skin—no UV, no mess, just a few chews a day and voilà.

Unwell woman sitting on a bed holding a bottle labeled "Tanning Gummies," clutching her stomach in discomfort, illustrating the negative side effects of ingestible tanning supplements.

But behind the wellness branding is a cocktail of synthetic ingredients like beta-carotene, canthaxanthin, and astaxanthin—pigments that flood your body hoping to darken your skin from the inside out.

And here’s where it gets real:

Carotenemia & xanthoderma: These supplements can tint your skin—and even your eyes—yellow-orange. The condition is called carotenemia, and it can take months to fade.
Liver & retinal stress: Some users have reported liver strain, nausea, and even canthaxanthin retinopathy, where deposits form in the retina.
Zero FDA approval: These aren’t clinically tested tanning agents. They’re food dyes being rebranded as beauty magic.

One viral TikTok showed a woman hospitalised after taking tanning gummies. Her glow? Yellow skin, yellow eyes, and a trip to the ER.

Woman sitting on a bed holding her stomach in pain while clutching a bottle of tanning gummies, expressing discomfort and regret, with a glass of water and supplement instructions on the bedside table.

Let’s call it: spray tan vs tanning gummies isn’t even a fair fight.

Spray Tan: The Proven, Professional, Skin-Safe Glow

Spray tanning has been around for decades—and for good reason. It’s safe. It's science-backed. And it works.

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The key ingredient? DHA (dihydroxyacetone)—a sugar-derived compound that reacts with the outer layer of your skin to create a golden hue.

No sun damage
No internal side effects
No guesswork

And in my studio? Your tan is hand-applied, shade-matched, and custom-blended for your skin tone. It develops within hours, fades gradually, and leaves you glowing like you've just stepped off a flight from Fiji—even if it's winter in Doncaster.

This is why the debate of spray tan vs tanning gummies is easy: One is regulated, reliable, and radiant. The other is risky, patchy, and unpredictable.

Spray Tan vs Tanning Gummies: The Facts

Feature	Tanning Gummies	Spray Tan
Ingredients	Beta-carotene, canthaxanthin (ingested)	DHA (topical, sugar-derived, FDA-approved)
Health Risk	Liver strain, yellowing of skin & eyes	Minimal — occasional surface sensitivity only
Approval Status	Not FDA‑approved for tanning	FDA-approved for external use
Result Timing	Weeks (if they even work)	Immediate, develops within 8 hours
Customisation	One-size-fits-nobody	Custom-matched to your undertone and goals
Fading Process	Long, unpredictable	Fades evenly over 5–10 days
Professional Guidance	None	Yes – with every Greta tan, you’re guided, prepped, and supported

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Let’s be honest—your body is worth more than a supplement experiment.

With spray tanning, you’re not crossing your fingers hoping for a result. You’re walking out feeling:

Lighter
Sculpted
Confident
Glowing in every room you enter

So if you're still weighing up spray tan vs tanning gummies—know this: One is a TikTok trend. The other is a trusted ritual.

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I am here to guide you every step of the way—whether you want a flawless in-studio tan, to master the art of tanning at home, or to turn your glow into a business.

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