Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Discover The 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.

Nowadays there is a large availability of products and their quality and availability has improved over the years. Coppertone was the first manufacturer to produce a sun self tanning lotion in 1960. The product was named QT (Quick Tanning Lotion), in order to offer buyers information about its scope of use and utility. Products available now on the market can be found as bronzers, pills or self-tanners. Their majority will show results in short time, from few minutes to few hours time.

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.

Today there are many products with DHA, and can be used as gels, spray or lotions. For those interested in obtaining a more intense color were created products containing tyrosine. This substance is an amino acid and it seems to be responsible for the formation and stimulation of melanin.

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.

Preparing the skin before the application of the sun self tanning lotion, can assure an excellent result and for a long period. If the skin is exfoliated for few days before, this will facilitate a faster and better tanning. A sun self tanning lotion can also be used with success to prepare the skin and assure the same result all over the body. A product should not be applied in a steamy bathroom, as it can leave streaks on the skin.

The application of a sun self tanning lotion should be made slowly and with attention, in order to obtain a beautiful and uniform color. For example the foam can take less time to dry, if compared with a lotion. In both cases the application should be made with slow moves. Mixing half sun self tanning lotion and half moisturizer, a more natural effect over the body can be obtained.

It is very important to know that a sun self tanning lotion will not protect the skin from the sun rays. A good protection can be obtained only using a sunscreen. A middle solution might be to mix the tanning product with a sunscreen lotion, even if the protection will not be the maximum.




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