By Haywood Hunter


Exposure to the sun can result in skin cancer, particularly for those with pale skins. Those with more melanin in their skins have far more protection against this reaction. Previously, the only way to bronze the skin without the sun was with DHA. Today, a natural tanning cream can produce improved results by inducing the skin's melanin production.

It's important that the tanning products one uses are approved by the FDA. They should have proven themselves safe and effective through extensive testing. Random groups need to be used and the study should have been a double blind one to ensure objectivity of the results. Chemicals that are applied to healthy skin should not cause damage.

Today, DHA is no longer the only way to produce a fake bronze. There are other chemicals that have also been found to produce a more organic look. There are bronzers that create the illusion of a tan, and are washed off using water and cleanser. A more permanent glow can be achieved using products containing tanning agents. There are also tablets with colorants that can be taken, but these have not been FDA approved for this kind of use.

Sunless tans don't act as sun blocks, so it remains important to apply sun screens whilst wearing a faux bronzing product. There are lotions available that have sun blocks in them but, since such products are usually washed off after a few hours, they remain an inefficient way to protect the skin against UV rays. Those wearing bronzers should always wear sun block.

The skin consists of an outer layer called the epidermis, which covers the dermis. The outer epidermis is the only part of the skin that is affected by sunless tans. In the Sixties, DHA became a common chemical to produce sunless tanning, but its results looked unnatural. Today, new chemicals and manufacturing processes have improved results.

There are sunless tanning products that are made for every different kind of skin. The depth of tone should be selected according to one's natural skin color. Those with deep skins need darker products. Pale people obtain a more organic look by using lighter products. Some lotions have a temporary tinting chemical that helps to ensure even application. They are washed off as soon as the semi-permanent tone has been achieved.

Most sunless tans still use DHA as their primary active ingredient. Its reaction with the proteins in the surface layer of the epidermis is what causes the color change. This layer is constantly being renewed, so it's important to exfoliate prior to application. This removes the dead cells, allowing the product to produce organic, even results. Some lotions use temporary tints to guide a more even application. The tint is washed off as soon as the DHA has deepened the skin.

Tanning accelerators are an option that demands exposure to the sun. These lotions help the skin to produce more melanin when it is exposed to UV rays. These products don't protect against sun damage. In the coming years, scientists hope that they will be able to develop a natural tanning cream that increases melanin content without the need for UV exposure.




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