Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Facts To Know About Using A Self Tanner

By Haywood Hunter


More and more people are aware of the damage the sun can cause to the skin. This is a huge part of why self tanner products have dramatically increased in popularity. People are able to get that glow the sun would have given them without the risks. There are some things that people should know about products like this and is what will be shown below.



One of the best features of a self tanner is that a person can acquire the sun tanned look without exposure to the harmful rays of the sun. Many kinds of this product can be found on the market and range in types such as gels, creams, sprays or lotions. The choice is entirely up to the person using the product.

Salons are also around that offer spray on tans for the entire body. This kind of self tanner can be very expensive but for people that have money it can be a great choice to opt for. Places that provide this kind of service can be found all over the world and generally are through spas, salons and tanning places where this kind of service is a priority.



When it comes to what a self tanner contains it is known that the active ingredient in most is dihydroxyacetone or DHA for short. This reacts with dead cells on the outside layer of the skin in a way that temporarily darkens the way the skin looks. It does not wash off when you shower but will fade over time, generally a few days.

A self tanner is clear when it is first put on the skin. After a bit of time, generally a few hours the skin will change color to some degree. In some cases a full 24 hour time period is needed to see the full effect. It also is known to work best on people that have medium skin tones.

Following the instructions that are provided with a self tanner is very important in order to get the right results. They are an excellent way for achieving that sun kissed glow without endangering the body. Be sure to protect the eyes, nose and mouth as there is no facts to determine what if any dangers could occur if it is ingested.

For people that still want to enjoy the outside they need to be sure to wear an adequate amount of sunscreen as a self tanner does not contain any. This is the only way to protect the body from the dangerous UV rays of the sun. Be sure to apply enough as without it the risk of skin damage is extremely high.

There is a lot of other information about self tanner products that can be found on the internet. Browse websites and message boards as they contain a lot of information and some of it is from people that have been in this kind of situation before and have experiences that they want to share with others. Once this information is read and people have all of the answers they want they can opt for the best product to suit their personal situation.




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