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.

There are different kinds of products that can be used to obtain a tanned skin. People have been able to use a sun self tanning lotion since 1960, when Coppertone has launched on the market the Quick Tanning Lotion (QT). The sun self tanning lotion scope of use was easily understandable from the product name. From that moment, this market sector has developed a lot, and today these are available as self-tanners, bronzers or even pills. With a sun self tanning lotion users can now obtain results as fast as in few minutes time.

The American Academy of Dermatology has come with a study showing that a sun self tanning lotion containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is very efficient. This substance is acting by coloring the dead cells on the surface of the skin. But as these cells are worn away daily, it is recommended to use the sun self tanning lotion every two or three days, for a permanent result.

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.

Preparing the skin before the application of the sun self tanning lotion, can assure an excellent result and for a long period. If the skin is exfoliated for few days before, this will facilitate a faster and better tanning. A sun self tanning lotion can also be used with success to prepare the skin and assure the same result all over the body. A product should not be applied in a steamy bathroom, as it can leave 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.

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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