# How does fake tan work, and why does it sometimes smell 'cookie-like'?

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:40:08+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-fake-tan-cookie.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-does-fake-tan-work-and-why-does-it-sometimes-smell-cookie-like-e52ada/

Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases the risk of skin cancer.

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