Tan is a Chinese family name 譚,谭,覃,談,郯,檀 (in Mandarin) or 陳 (in Hokkien, Teochew or Taishanese). Tan can also be spelled as Tam (in Cantonese) or Hom, Tom or Ham (in Taishanese).
TAN (from the history of neuroscience) is the name of a well-studied patient who suffered brain damage to his left temporal lobe, leaving him with severe language deficits, and the ability to only speak the word "tan."
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Sunless tanning is a practical alternative to sunbathing.
Sunless tanning products are generally regarded as safe alternatives to sunbathing.
Spray-on tanning or mist-on tanning from a salon or spa is typically applied to all parts of your body — including your face — to ensure an even color.
Tanning is the process of conversion of putrescibleskin into non putrescible leather.This is commonly done with the acidiccompoundtannin, which prevents normal decomposition and often imparts color.
In ancient history, tanning was considered a noxious trade and relegated to the outskirts of town, amongst the poor.
The term tanning is also used metaphorically for a hiding in the sense of severe physical punishment which leaves clear marks (reddening, stripes, or even scars) on the beaten skin.
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