Fake tanning lotions are popular among young women

Fake tanning products are used by around nine per cent of the population over the age of 18 years, according to one recent South Australian study.

Some other statistics from the study include: Women aged between 18 and 24 years are most likely to use fake tanning products (28 per cent).

People with per annum household incomes of $40,000 and over are more likely to use fake tanning products.

People whose skin tends to burn in the sun are more likely to use fake tanning lotions than people whose skin turns brown.