Sunday, June 16, 2013

Understanding Dark Self Taning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


It is quite common for light skinned people to apply sunscreen products when attending outdoor events on a sunny day. If you stick to a diet rich in carotene compounds, with prolonged use the skin starts attaining an even darker tone. Compared to usage of a Dark Self Taning Lotion, a natural hue will last for a longer period.

Unlike pigments applied on the skin, ingested carotene eventually ends up as a deposit in blood, hence the longer lasting effect. An artificially acquired darkening of the skin should however be done with caution as it could critically hamper the natural process of vitamin D synthesis when exposed to the sun. Nevertheless, excessive intake could trigger carotenaemia if the blood deposits get too high.

Some tanning pills may contain beta carotene, a compound whose usage is not fully approved by some consumer protection bodies. Yet another tanning agent, canthaxanthin, has been discouraged from use in these pills though it is cleared for use in small amounts as food color additives. It has the potential to destroy the digestive system and cause yellow deposits in the eye retina.

The best self tanning lotions are those made with DHA as the active ingredient. This hydrocarbon brings about toning changes by causing a reaction with amino acid deposits on the dead layer of the skin. Since there is no dyeing involved, the effect will be temporary, lasting about one week after the day of its application.

Some commercial tanning products will carry a characteristic fragrance in addition to the active compounds. All asthmatic people should select cosmetic products that do not have fragrances that would trigger attacks. The endocrine system is also susceptible to damage from preservative agents such as paraben.

Some individuals may want to sport a very temporary tan rather than a lasting one. They are available either as sprays, emulsions or gels whose effect can be cleared by washing with soapy water. A shortcoming presents itself in the possibility of stain formation on clothing garments. If the application is not done by a professional, splotches may appear when one starts sweating.

The disturbing thing about sunless tanners is that they may not protect you against the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. A good Dark Self Taning Lotion will contain sunscreen which blocks out the harmful radiations. As a rule, always check out the ingredients label before purchasing any cosmetic product off the shelf.




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