Thursday, December 20, 2012

Central Facts About Self Tanning

By Veronica Cappelletti


Self Tanning, also known as sunless tanning, utilizes special chemicals to produce the effect of a suntan without sun exposure. These sunless methods have become more popular within the last half a century, following health concerns. Health officials began linking sunbeds and sun exposure to the occurrence of skin cancer. Sunless products are a way to get the results of sun exposure without using products with high risks.

Products that include Carotenoid, in some form, are considered highly effective. They are present in many fruits and vegetables with strong pigmentation. Carotenoids contain beta-carotene, a natural and permanent ingredient.

Pills are just one of the ways to obtain a sunless tan. Many of these pills include beta-carotene or canthaxanthin. Beta-carotene is not known to cause any harmful side effects. Though in large doses, it can cause the skin to turn yellow or orange in color.

There are also pills that contain an ingredient called canthaxanthin. This is typically used in the production of color additives for specific foods. When this ingredient has been consumed, it deposits through the body, including the fat below the skin, turning it a orange or brown shade. However, these pills have been linked with several side effects such as damage to digestive system, canthaxanthin retinopathy and hepatitis.

There are other products that can offer a sunless tan. Bronzers are a common option for a temporary tan. These products may be in gels, sprays, powders, lotions, moisturizers, or mousses. Other active ingredients found in sunless products include Tyrosine, dihydroxyacetone, or Afamelanotide.

It is important to note that most of these none of these products do not include ingredients for sun protection. They do not provide any protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun and so if sun protection is desired, persons should get sunscreen. Tanners can trigger allergies and stain clothes as well.

Self tanning is an alternative to sunbeds and outdoor tanning. It offers the same or similar results as sunbathing or sunbed usage, but do not have such harmful risks. These sunless methods may come in topical or pill form.




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