Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Using Fake Tan Cream To Get A Self Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Self tanning requires a process of chemical reactions by applying a mixture of chemicals to the skin. The tan is created by these reactions. In the 1960's studies discovered a link between sun exposure and skin cancer. Since then, one of the most popular methods for tanning safely has been through the application of fake tan cream.

Fake tan cream would not work so well if it did not contain dihydroxyacetone, also called DHA. DHA isn't a skin stain or dye, but it does cause a reaction when introduced to dead skin cells and their amino acids. That reaction is the tanning effect of these types of creams. Fake tan cream is a much safer alternative to the sun. It does not react with pigmentation and as a result eliminated the need for UV rays to tan the skin. While the tan is short term, usually about a week, it can be reapplied as often as needed.

People who have issues with skin sensitivity could be at risk of a rash reaction if they use fake tan cream. Testing on a very small area of the body is always recommended. After a 24 hour waiting period it is safe to do a full application of fake tan cream as long as no reaction occurred.

Fake tan cream enables the user to get a natural looking tan within the comfort of their own home. Applied to clean dry skin, optimal results can be achieved. Users should not shower or swim until enough time has passed for the fake tan cream to fully absorb into the skin. This can take about one hour and up to six hours in some instances.

The hands and feet have thicker skin so these areas should not be heavily coated in fake tan cream because the skin in those areas will appear much darker than other areas. Alternatively, cream can be applied and then washed away a few moments later in order to get a much lighter shade on those areas.

When choosing a fake tan cream to use, quality is one of the most important factors. Cheap creams can produce cheap looking results. A higher end fake tan cream will provide much better results. Most name brand creams do not require a thick application to get visible results whereas some cheaper alternatives do.

Different brands offer different scent options. There should be a suitable scent for any man or woman interested in using these types of products. Men can look for scents that are light and aren't really noticed. Women can choose from a variety of floral or otherwise feminine scents. If there are issues with sensitivity to scents, one of the fragrance free varieties might be the better option.

Fake tan cream users might try many different brands and varieties before they find the one that like best. Each brand will have it's own distinct characteristics. Each brand also has numerous different variations to choose from. Different shades are available, for instance, so lighter skinned individuals should avoid the darkest shades if they are looking for a natural looking tan.




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