неделя, 29 октомври 2017 г.

The Best Self Tanning Lotions Give You Great Tans Without Harming Your Skin

By Haywood Hunter


Sunbathing can leave a person with a sexy, bronzed complexion, but it also has the potential to be very destructive to the skin, producing lines and wrinkles and even cancer. Nobody wants to look pale and washed out though, which makes the best self tanning lotions the ideal solution. Sunless tanners create a healthy glow without exposing one's skin to hazardous UV rays.

Many different manufacturers offer consumers a line of self tanners and all claim to be the best, so it can be a bit of work to identify the one that works best. Reading online product reviews can useful to give one some idea as to which tanners are rated the highest by other users and which ones are better to avoid. It's always best to opt for a natural formula that won't dry out the skin and produces a natural skin tone that isn't too orange.

Although sunless tanners come in different forms such as lotions, mousses, and sprays, the former are the old stand-by and continue to be the most popular as they are easiest to apply and less likely to look streaky. Those who are new to using these products should start with the lotions as they will give better results. After applying any of these formulas, it's advisable to not put on light colored clothing as sometimes it may get stained.

The primary ingredient common to practically all self tanning lotions is dihydroxyacetone or DHA. Naturally derived from raw sugar, DHA is able to produce darker pigmentation in the skin when it reacts with the top layer of epidermal cells. This "tan" will gradually fade, but it can last as long as one week. Products claiming to produce a darker tan, contain higher amounts of DHA than regular formulas.

Before applying the tanner, doing a full-body exfoliation is recommended for several days. Any areas of tough, dry skin should be given extra attention, sloughing them off will prevent darker patches from forming when the tanning lotion is applied. This will ensure an even, natural-looking coat of color throughout the entire body.

Many of these lotions contain a darker tint that is added for the purpose of making it easier to apply. This way the user can see if he or she has added too much of the product to one part or another and it can be corrected before it creates as spot or streak. However this effect is temporary and will rinse away after a shower, the tan develops gradually due to the action of the DHA.

It looks strange if the color is absorbed by the palms of the hands, so either use plastic gloves or to wipe off and wash the hands promptly afterwards. One will likely need another person to assist when it comes to applying tanner to the back, and the face should either be avoided or a special tanner made for facial use applied with care.

Some of the more chemical-based products have a strong scent that does not appeal to most users, but those which are largely natural in composition have a light, pleasing scent which fades quickly. The artificial blends tend to stronger-smelling, with some users claiming the odor hangs around for days.




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