Tanned skin has been a popular accessory for over 80 years. Have any of you ever wondered why? Autumn Whitefield-Madrano is a writer for The Beheld, a blog examining our concepts of beauty. In her blog, she reviews the history of the tan, discusses the differences between using self-tanners and tanning in the sun or at a salon, and also examines some misconceptions about sun exposure.

To read The Enduring Popularity of Tans from The-Beheld.com, click here.