Sunless Tanning Lotions

When someone hears the word "tanning" what usually gets into the mind is exposure to the heat of the sun at the beach or by the pool. Ages ago, people looked forward to the beach season, so that they could get a tan. Getting tanned after a beach holiday is one of the things that other people will envy more than the vacation itself. Those who wish to have glowing tan skin without any exposure to the harmful heat of the sun have an option to use sunless tanning lotions. These lotions leave the skin with a natural bronze look.

The fad of having sexy and gorgeous sun kissed skin has gone beyond the need of the sun. Getting tan without burning the skin has been made possible by these sunless tanning lotions.

There is no more need to lie under the sun on a beach to get a natural tan. For those who only have limited time and are too busy for a day at the beach, sunless tanning is their best option to achieve the skin color that they dream of. This type of lotion was first introduced in the market around thirty years ago. The earlier kinds of tanning lotions left the skin with an orange hue that was quite strange. The color was very different compared to the desired natural shade of bronze. That is why lots of consumers were hesitant to use the product. Because of the feedback for the earlier products, tanning lotions were reformulated for a better tanning effect. This goal has been achieved with the result of the new sunless tanning lotions, which are comparable to the tan you get from lying under the sun.

The common active ingredient of almost all sunless tanning lotions in the market is DHA or Dihydroxycetone. As we all know, the skin is composed of different layers with the epidermis as the outermost. The epidermis is the layer where all the activities in the skin are happening. The epidermis is also composed of different layers. Stratum basale is the layer that is affected when the skin is being tanned naturally under the sun. Skin tanning products however, work with stratum corneum, which is the outermost epidermis layer. This layer is composed of dead skin cells that are shed by the skin eventually. DHA is a form of sugar, which is colorless and brings out the bronze skin color by interacting with the dead skin cells in the stratum corneum. DHA makes the tan look natural to the skin.

There are two forms of sunless tanning lotions to choose from. They can go on in the form of a lotion or a spray. It is more convenient to use a lotion especially for first time users. Look for a tanning lotion that uses DHA as its active ingredient. Do some research before buying a sunless tanning lotion. Look for a particular kind that is right for your specific type of skin.

The most effective sunless tanning lotion is the product that can be applied evenly to the skin and has no streaking or skin blotching effects. Thinly apply the lotion enough for it to be spread evenly so it does not settle in folds of the skin or in the fine lines. Think about the part of the body to be tanned. There is a different kind of lotion used to tan the face. It is lighter than the one that is intended for the legs and arms. Make sure that the tanning lotion is FDA approved to avoid possible harmful effects.
 
A discussion of sunless tanning would not be complete without mentioning the body's need for sunlight exposure. There are health concerns when it comes to tanning. For year, the skin cancer scares have kept us away from the beach and locked indoors. Radiation has caused all kinds of health problems and the sun is the greatest source of it. What isn't widely know is that our bodies need a certain amount of sunlight to be able to produce enzymes and vitamin D. Staying in the dark can cause premature aging because the body is sunlight deficient. While too much sunlight exposure can also cause premature aging, the right amount can keep you youthful and looking good. Be sure to expose your skin on a regular basis; 20 minutes a day is all that it takes. Just like the plants need the sun for photosynthesis to produce chlorophyll we also need that sunlight. If anything, a little bit of sun exposure will provide a base tan. That will only help to provided a better result when you use a sunless tanning product. Be sure to read the labels of the products that you put on your skin because it is the largest organ of your body and it will absorb anything that is put onto it. Don't be one of the victims who falls ill because they over did it with a product that contains a harmful chemical. Be a mindful consumer and get a great indoor tanning lotion.

If you still want to get a tan that is safer than the sun, you can use a tanning bed. Tanning lotions for tanning beds are great because they speed up the time it takes to get tan. Tanning bed lotions come in a variety of types and prices. The best tanning lotion for tanning beds is one that has the least amount of chemicals in it.

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