Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Applying Self Tanning Products To Get A Safe And Beautiful Tan For The Beach

By Haywood Hunter


In the past, people would get their tan by lying in the sun. Then scientists discovered that this can lead to skin cancer. Now many people use self tanning products to get their beautiful tans.

As long as you are careful then it is good to get some sun; in fact, this is the easiest way to get necessary vitamin D. However, ultraviolet rays can burn your skin and if this happens too much it can lead to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Many people think that a tan makes them much more attractive. The glow makes skin look fresh and young. The problem is that science has proven that ultraviolet rays can damage your fragile skin. Tanning beds are not the solution because they also use ultraviolet rays. The best way to get a great tan and stay healthy is to use self tanning products.

Self tanning products are sold in liquid and towelette form. It comes in creams, lotions, and milks. The important thing to know about them is that they all have use the same process; the amino acids in skin react with the DHA in the self tanning products to make a glowing healthy tan. It takes a short time, several hours, for the tan to appear and it lasts up to a week.

Self tanning products can only produce a good tan if you put it on correctly. The first step is to make sure you thoroughly exfoliate the skin before you apply the product. Once you have completely dried yourself then you should put on gloves. You then apply it to your entire body and may want to have help with hard to reach places like your back. After you have applied the product wash your hands thoroughly to remove the excess product. Then set the self tanning products by using a hair dryer for a few seconds over the product.

Some people prefer to get their tan in a spray booth. It is easier than applying product but also more expensive. The salon will sometimes come to your house or you can go to the salon. Then they use a paint sprayer to apply the DHA product. Tans from this process last the same amount of time as self application.

Using cheap self tanning products can give you the same problems that plagued tanners for years. Orange skin and a bad smell were common complaints from people that used them. That is why it is important to use the higher end products to avoid these missteps.

Spray tans are expensive and out of line for many people. They typically cost as much as $50 for one session. While lotions and mousse can also cost up to $50 they can be used multiple times. If cost is a factor then this may be something to consider when choosing your self tanning products.

Using self tanning products is the best way to ensure you look great but that your skin will still be healthy. You can find them in many varieties including lotions, mousse, and even spray tans. The only decision now is where to be seen in your beautiful new skin.




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