Saturday, November 19, 2016

How To Use A Sun Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Products that are tanning the skin without sun exposure have been created to reduce the negative effects that can be caused by UVA and UVB rays. Therefore a sun self tanning lotion can be used with success to obtain a beautiful tanned skin, in short time. As these products are available no matter the period of the year, why not to use them to have a beautiful tanned color all the time.

Today there are many products available on the market. The first sun self tanning lotion from this category was launched in 1960 by the company Coppertone, under the name of QT. But since that moment the products from this category have increased as availability and quality. Therefore nowadays the manufacturers are producing pills, bronzers and self tanners. Most of these products are producing effects immediately or in maximum two, three hours.

As sustained by the American Academy of Dermatology, the sun self tanning lotion that can offer the highest efficiency are the lotions containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This substance is nothing else than a sugar with no color, that in contact with the dead cells of the skin, produces a coloring effect. But taking into consideration the fact that daily millions of dead cells are sloughed off our skin, a permanent result can be assured only if the cream is applied often.

Today there are many products with DHA, and can be used as gels, spray or lotions. For those interested in obtaining a more intense color were created products containing tyrosine. This substance is an amino acid and it seems to be responsible for the formation and stimulation of melanin.

The most popular sun self tanning lotion is the bronzer. This works by moisturizing and powdering the skin at the same time. The big advantage is that after applied, the tan obtained can be easily removed with water. Very similar to a make-up product, the bronzer will tint the skin until this will be washed off.

It is recommended to exfoliate the skin before applying the self tanning cream, in order to assure that the product is spread evenly. Moisturizing the skin before can also help to have a uniform tan all over the body. A steamy bathroom should be avoided when applying the lotion, as the product can melt, leaving streaks on the skin.

The application of a sun self tanning lotion should be made slowly and with attention, in order to obtain a beautiful and uniform color. For example the foam can take less time to dry, if compared with a lotion. In both cases the application should be made with slow moves. Mixing half sun self tanning lotion and half moisturizer, a more natural effect over the body can be obtained.

Those interesting in using a sun self tanning lotion should know that this will not offer protection from sun. These lotions can be used when exposing to sun only if sunscreen was added in the composition. Even so, the protection is not the maximum, so the utilization of a special sunscreen product might be the best thing to do.




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