Sunday, October 20, 2013

Apply Sun Sunless Tanning Lotion Four Times A Week

By Haywood Hunter


Body builders and models used to be the primary people utilizing Sun sunless tanning lotion, but that is changing. Now many people utilize this products so they can have that tanned look at the beach or the gym. Even though these products do fade away, as the epidermis loses dead skin cells, many people prefer this method of getting tan, as dermatologists always recommend people avoid laying out in the sun, or using a sunning bed.

This kind of lotion impact the outermost layer of skin, known as the epidermis. They do not damage the sensitive under layers of the dermis as the sun can. A really bad sunburn can do damage deep into the lower dermal layers, aging skin through the years, and even causing melanoma, a life-threatening cancer of the skin.

The most effective products on the market contain a chemical called DHA, or dihydroxyacetone. This chemical is actually a sugar which reacts with the very outer layer of the epidermis, causing a change in the color of skin cells. This change wears away pretty quickly as skin is sloughed off, however, and it is generally recommended to reapply the product every three days in order to maintain the tanned look.

Tyrosine-containing pills and sprays are available on the market for use of darkening skin as well. It is supposed to work by increasing the amount of melanin, which then accelerates the process of tanning when one lies in the sun. There is not yet any scientific data which proves that this works but many people still swear by it. With the limited studies performed on these products, potential side effects are not well known.

Canthaxanthin, a chemical used in food dyes, is sometimes utilized as an agent to darken skin. The Food and Drug Administration will not approve the product for this use, however. This particular product carries some pretty serious side effects, and people are warned not to use it.

When a person uses canthaxanthin internally, they are using three times what would generally be considered a dose for food. It results in an orange-brown hue to the skin, and can also result in canthaxanthin retinopathy, which is a yellowing of the eyes. The Food and Drug Administration does not intend to ever approve this product as a tan agent, as it has been connected with isolated cases of hepatitis.

Bronzers are another method of making the skin tan which have become quite popular, especially for events such as body building matches. It is a temporary coloring of the skin, and is often used by women along with other cosmetics. There are also some sprays which are temporary, but they tend to take much longer to wash off than a cream bronzer.

None of these products, including Sun sunless tanning lotion, are recommended as UVA or UVB protection from the rays of the actual sun. They are intended as means to temporarily color the skin; however, they are not made for the beach. One is advised to wear extra sunscreen when they go out to the beach or the pool.




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