Sunday, March 24, 2013

How To Use A Sun Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


A direct exposure to sunlight can cause a lot of damage, reason for which manufacturers have created a product that can create the same effect, with less risk. This alternative is the sun self tanning lotion. Using the sun self tanning lotion product, the risk of being affected by UVA and UVB rays will be considerable reduced. This way of obtaining a beautiful bronzed skin is not only a healthier alternative, but a rapid one as well.

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.

It was demonstrated by the American Academy of Dermatology that the sun self tanning lotion with highest efficiency are those containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This substance from the sun self tanning lotion is in fact a colorless sugar that interacts with the skin's dead cells, changing their color. But as million of cells are being removed from the skin surface every day, this requires for the sun self tanning lotion to be applied often, for a continuous result.

Products containing DHA are available in various formats, as lotions, gels or spray. In addition, in order to obtain an acceleration of the process, products containing tyrosine can be used with success. This amino acid is known to increase and stimulate the formation of melanin. Therefore a darker color can be obtained in shorter time.

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.

Another thing to know before using a sun self tanning lotion is to take enough time for its application. The sun self tanning lotion can require longer time to dry, comparing with foam for example. Better results can be obtained with slow moves and paying attention to all body areas. A natural look can be obtained if the tanner is mixed with a moisturizer.

It is very important to know that a sun self tanning lotion will not protect the skin from the sun rays. A good protection can be obtained only using a sunscreen. A middle solution might be to mix the tanning product with a sunscreen lotion, even if the protection will not be the maximum.




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