Thursday, November 7, 2013

Matters You Need To Know About Indoor Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Everyone is encouraged to quit sunbathing by dermatologists and oncologists alike. That's because too much UV radiation can leave the skin with photo damage and more importantly cancer. Nowadays, UV-free tanning lotions are all the rage among fanatics of fake suntans. The following are some essential things you need to know about these products.



Without the involvement of the sun, indoor tanning lotions still work effectively. They count on a sugar-based chemical known as DHA. Approved by the FDA for topical use, it's very gentle on the skin because DHA comes from plants. Tanning lotions relying on the said chemical can leave the skin with a lovely brown color that is very much like a real suntan.

It takes about 3 hours for the initial effect of DHA-based tanning lotions to become visible. Upon application, the chemical reacts with oxygen molecules in the air as well as the layer of amino acids called keratin that sits on your epidermis. This leads to the darkening of the skin. For the next 24-72 hours, DHA will continue to work until the deepest color is generated.

The market offers UV-free tanning lotions that are formulated to provide various intensities of fake suntans. Basically, it all depends on the amount of DHA present in these topically applied solutions. The darker skin tone tanning lotions produce, the more DHA they contain. It's important that you pick the right formulation if you want to obtain a really satisfying outcome. Base your pick on the natural tone of your skin as well as the kind of complexion change you want to experience.

Majority of fake suntan devotees prefer tanning lotions over other varieties. That's because these products are so simple to use, applied just like a typical moisturizer for the hand and body. In order to facilitate the application, a lot of manufacturers have added bronzer into their solutions. This ingredient doubles as a color guide to keep users from missing certain spots.

The addition of bronzer enable today's sunless tanning lotions to create an instantaneous skin tone change. Users no longer have to wait for hours just to see the beautiful color DHA can bring. The stain left behind by the bronzer is only temporary. It gets removes when you shower or swim, both of which you need to avoid 6-8 hours after the tanner's application.

It's normal for tanning lotions which use DHA as their active ingredient to give off a funny odor while working. The fishy smell can easily give away the fact that you are trying to have a fake suntan. It's a good thing that a lot of manufacturers can effectively keep the odor minimized. After all, it will completely vanish as soon as you wash the product off with water.

Sunless tanning lotions are capable of giving users a fake suntan that lasts for 3-7 days. The gradual fading is something that cannot be avoided as the skin periodically undergoes exfoliation. Although it's proven that DHA is highly effective and safe, make sure to pick the best product. Each tanner available on the market also contains other ingredients than just DHA.




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