Thursday, November 10, 2016

A Review Of Instant Self Tan Products And How They Work

By Haywood Hunter


Instant self tan products are all the rage today. They ensure you get the greatest fake tan in the face of the earth without subjecting yourself to harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun, or their artificial counterparts from artificial tanning beds. Instant self tan products, or what is simply referred to as sunless tanning products have been in existence for quite some time now ever since the invention of cosmetics back in the 60s.

Over the years they have grown in bits and bounds to become the most preferred way of getting a tan. Technological advancements have also seen to it that today's instant self tan products provide a more realistic and natural effect than their original counterparts that hit the stores during the 60s and early 70s.

This also meant that there is no shortage of instant self tan products to use for consumers looking to achieve natural tanning results. They are generally grouped into two: topical instant self tan lotions and sprays, and tanning pills and tan accelerators meant for swallowing. Before discussing the topical instant self tan category, there is one widespread misconception that should be set straight.

While instant self tan products are quite effective in providing a natural tanning effect, they do not protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays the way melanin derived from a "real" tan does. What this, therefore, means is that you need to invest in a good quality sunscreen and ensure you apply it evenly and sparingly all over exposed parts of your body before going out in the sun. Having said that, here is a breakdown of the different instant self tan products readily available in the market.

The first type of instant self tan that you can avail is the cosmetic bronzers. They are the most instant self tan product you could ever get in the market. They are the easiest to use and they wash off easily with water and soap. Cosmetic bronzers can be availed in form of powder, lotions, and creams. Note that the tan effect lasts up until it is washed; hence many people consider it as more of a form of makeup.

The other instant self tan type, and which apparently is the most popular among consumers are the sunless tanning lotions, sprays, mists, and creams. They are popular because they are FDA approved for use, and the results are always instant and guaranteed for as long as the instructions are followed to the letter. They contain the active ingredient DHA.

The active ingredients are designed in such a way that they interact with dead cells present in the upper layer of the skin. The interaction causes an instant change of color which would mostly last between 7 and 10 days after the initial application.

With that being said, most people have raised the issue of why the instant self tan does not last long enough as most people would want it to. Biologically, the skin has to go through wear and tear through a natural process of regeneration. During regeneration, the upper skin layer is shed and replaced with fresh underlying skin layer. This explains the reason why you might need to use your instant self tan product of choice more frequently in order to retain the dark tan effect.




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