What You Need To Know About Sun Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Products that are tanning the skin without sun exposure have been created to reduce the negative effects that can be caused by UVA and UVB rays. Therefore a sun self tanning lotion can be used with success to obtain a beautiful tanned skin, in short time. As these products are available no matter the period of the year, why not to use them to have a beautiful tanned color all the time.

There are different kinds of products that can be used to obtain a tanned skin. People have been able to use a sun self tanning lotion since 1960, when Coppertone has launched on the market the Quick Tanning Lotion (QT). The sun self tanning lotion scope of use was easily understandable from the product name. From that moment, this market sector has developed a lot, and today these are available as self-tanners, bronzers or even pills. With a sun self tanning lotion users can now obtain results as fast as in few minutes time.

As sustained by the American Academy of Dermatology, the sun self tanning lotion that can offer the highest efficiency are the lotions containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This substance is nothing else than a sugar with no color, that in contact with the dead cells of the skin, produces a coloring effect. But taking into consideration the fact that daily millions of dead cells are sloughed off our skin, a permanent result can be assured only if the cream is applied often.

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.

A sun self tanning lotion is the bronzer that is acting not only coloring the skin, but moisturizing it at the same time. An important detail to know about this product is that it can be removed easily, with a simple washing. The bronzer is more a make-up product, therefore will resist only until it will be washed off.

In order to obtain a good result, before applying the sun self tanning lotion, the skin should be exfoliated for a few days before. A shed skin will allow the product to enter into effect faster. If the skin is prepared before with a moisturizer, this can assure a uniform color for all body areas. Not to apply the sun self tanning lotion in a steamy bathroom is also important to remember, as this can melt, causing streaks.

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.

The utilization of a sun self tanning lotion will not offer protection in front of sunlight. Even if some of these products are containing a quantity of sunscreen, the protection obtained is not very high. Therefore only a special sun self tanning lotion can protect from the damaging sun rays.




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