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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Important Matters You Need To Know About Self Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Everyone is encouraged to quit sunbathing by dermatologists and oncologists alike. That's because too much UV radiation can leave the skin with photo damage and more importantly cancer. Nowadays, UV-free tanning lotions are all the rage among fanatics of fake suntans. The following are some essential things you need to know about these products.



Tanning lotions for indoor use deliver results without involving UV radiation in the process. What makes this possible is the active ingredient which is basically a kind of sugar. It's known as DHA, a chemical extracted from plants and has the approval of the FDA for topical use. DHA-based tanning lotions can mimic the dazzling brown color of an actual suntan.

It takes about 3 hours for DHA used by today's self tanning lotions to produce the initial change in skin tone. The chemical interacts with oxygen and a layer of protein called keratin that sits on the epidermis. This is what causes the complexion to end up darker. DHA continues to spring into action for 24 to 72 hours until the darkest possible fake suntan is produced.

The market offers UV-free tanning lotions that are formulated to provide various intensities of fake suntans. Basically, it all depends on the amount of DHA present in these topically applied solutions. The darker skin tone tanning lotions produce, the more DHA they contain. It's important that you pick the right formulation if you want to obtain a really satisfying outcome. Base your pick on the natural tone of your skin as well as the kind of complexion change you want to experience.

Majority of fake suntan devotees prefer tanning lotions over other varieties. That's because these products are so simple to use, applied just like a typical moisturizer for the hand and body. In order to facilitate the application, a lot of manufacturers have added bronzer into their solutions. This ingredient doubles as a color guide to keep users from missing certain spots.

These tinting substances allow indoor tanning lotions to provide an effect on the spot. Users feel happy with these products right away as they no longer have to wait for DHA's preliminary effect to show up. The presence of these tinting substances last only until you dive into the swimming pool or hit the shower, something that must be skipped in the next 6 to 8 hours.

It's important to note that DHA in tanning lotions tend to emit an odor similar to a fish while working. The smell can easily give away the fact that you are trying to get a fake suntan. The good news is more and more indoor tanners are able to keep this funny smell to a minimum effectively. Besides, it goes away completely the minute you step foot in the shower.

DHA-based indoor tanning lotions are capable of producing a fake suntan that lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. The effect soon gradually vanishes because of the fact that the skin's topmost layer undergoes regular exfoliation. Although it's true that DHA is mild and works excellently, it's important to pick the right brand as there are also other ingredients involved.




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