A new viral trend called "beer tanning" has raised concern among health officials in the United States. The notion behind this TikTok hack is to pour beer into one’s body in an attempt to attain a darker and more even tan. The hop theory here suggests that it actually makes melanin activate, thereby giving pigmentation to the skin.

Dermatologists and dermatologists are warning against the trend and urging people to be cautious because there is no scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness and safety of tanning use. Apparently a popular theme on social media, dermatologists are warning against using beer to achieve a golden tan and encouraging caution. There is no scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness or safety of using beer for tanning. Health experts emphasize that it offers no protection against harmful UV radiation from the sun, which can cause skin damage, sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Apart from health risks, pouring beer on oneself might leave the kind of smell that one does not want to attract insects. Mixing drinking and tanning at the same time also heightens the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

Dermatologists suggest that one can attain a healthy tan with other methods. Proper sunscreen usage using SPF 30 or higher is proven to keep the skin safe from damaging UV rays while allowing for some tanning. They also direct the use of self-tanning products, which are specially formulated for this purpose, as they have been tested rigorously and proved effective and safe.

The health expert message is crystal-clear: Prefer the health and wellbeing of your skin when considering any beauty or tanning trend.