Sunday, June 23, 2013

A Brief Summary Of Sunless-Tanning Methods

By Haywood Hunter


There are a number of sunless-tanning products and techniques that are used to give a natural suntanned appearance to the skin. There are several products that darken the skin without the use of the sun. These products help to achieve a tanned look without exposing the skin to the harmful rays of the sun.

Skin cancer is linked to spending too much time in the sun. Self-tan products help people get tanned without exposing themselves to skin cancer. Many of these products also are made with different levels of sunscreen. Self-tan treatments are easily found in regular drugstores and beauty skin care shops. They are available in gels, lotions, mousse and powder form.

Many of these products also consist of a chemical called DHA, which enables the skin to darken, providing a natural looking tan. These tanning solutions do not contain dyes that stain the skin. DHA naturally reacts to amino acids located on the surface of the skin causing a tanned appearance. This chemical is FDA approved and considered safe for use.

Another option to consider are sunbed salons, which have been very popular for a number of years. There are many professional sunbed providers that offer this service. Individuals lay on the sunbeds, that emits special UV rays that tan the skin. This process does not take long to receive a tanned skin tone.

There are also spray on tans where a fine mist of tanning solution is applied to the entire body. This process is performed at a professional salon and only takes a few minutes to complete. Airbrush tans are a popular method used by individuals that want a bronze skin tone. People are becoming more aware of the dangers of constant sunbathing and are seeking safer options to receive a natural tan appearance.

There are many benefits to receiving a tan without being exposed to the sun. Besides the health benefits, this is a fast and convenient way to receive a tanned look. Using any of these techniques will allow individuals to have year round tans.

There are a selection of sunless-tanning treatments to choose from, all of which are considered to be safer than sunbathing. Certain procedures will have longer lasting results than other treatments. The costs also differ among various treatments so it is a good idea to research the different options.




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