Classes are well underway, which means the sun's strong summer rays are fading away. I know, I know. You still want a nice glow to carry you through the winter, right? Well, you might want to consider your options before laying down under the harmful rays of the tanning bed. Sunless tanners, on the other hand, are the safest way to accrue your darker hue, and the latest ones produce a flawless tan.\nSunless tanning lotions have come a long way since Coppertone introduced the first product in 1960. The streaky, fake, orange-hue days are officially behind us. The most popular products today, such as Neutrogena Instant Bronze and Clinique Self-Tanning Body Mist, produce seamless tans, if applied correctly.\nTo help your tan look its best, follow the directions on the bottle. Keep in mind that one of the most important steps is to cleanse and thoroughly exfoliate your skin. Then, let it dry completely before applying the sunless tanner. These steps will reduce the amount of streakage. Many lotions take about 45 minutes to activate, dry quickly and, voil