Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Discover The Sun Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


The sunless tanning products were created with the goal of obtaining the same result, but avoiding the exposure to the sun. A sun self tanning lotion can help a person or persons to obtain the same effect, in a shorter time than that needed with sun exposure. At the same studies are showing that this is a healthier alternative to sun exposure, as it will not require an exposure to UVB and UVA rays.

Today there are many products available on the market. The first sun self tanning lotion from this category was launched in 1960 by the company Coppertone, under the name of QT. But since that moment the products from this category have increased as availability and quality. Therefore nowadays the manufacturers are producing pills, bronzers and self tanners. Most of these products are producing effects immediately or in maximum two, three hours.

The American Academy of Dermatology has come with a study showing that a sun self tanning lotion containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is very efficient. This substance is acting by coloring the dead cells on the surface of the skin. But as these cells are worn away daily, it is recommended to use the sun self tanning lotion every two or three days, for a permanent result.

Products containing DHA are available in various formats, as lotions, gels or spray. In addition, in order to obtain an acceleration of the process, products containing tyrosine can be used with success. This amino acid is known to increase and stimulate the formation of melanin. Therefore a darker color can be obtained in shorter time.

Bronzer is one of the most popular products used to obtain a beautiful tanned skin. It does not only stain the skin, but has a moisturizing effect as well. The big advantage of a sun self tanning lotion product is that the tan can be removed very easy, with soap and water only. As it looks very much like a product for make-up, the tan will not resist to the next wash.

It is recommended to exfoliate the skin before applying the self tanning cream, in order to assure that the product is spread evenly. Moisturizing the skin before can also help to have a uniform tan all over the body. A steamy bathroom should be avoided when applying the lotion, as the product can melt, leaving streaks on the skin.

Another thing to know before using a sun self tanning lotion is to take enough time for its application. The sun self tanning lotion can require longer time to dry, comparing with foam for example. Better results can be obtained with slow moves and paying attention to all body areas. A natural look can be obtained if the tanner is mixed with a moisturizer.

Those interesting in using a sun self tanning lotion should know that this will not offer protection from sun. These lotions can be used when exposing to sun only if sunscreen was added in the composition. Even so, the protection is not the maximum, so the utilization of a special sunscreen product might be the best thing to do.




About the Author:



No comments: