Tuesday 27 May 2014

Important Info About Self Tanning Products

By Haywood Hunter


Considering the fact that natural sun tanning is possible only during those few summer months, it is hard to keep bronze tan all year round. Besides, sun rays can be quite dangerous, especially if you expose your skin to them frequently. Fortunately, there are numerous self tanning products you can use, and achieve natural looking results you have always dreamed of.

Direct sunlight can cause all kinds of skin damages. Sunspots and sunburns are quite often results of overexposure, but the fact is that sunbathing can cause more serious skin issues, even cancer. Besides, it will make every skin type to age faster, and it is something you really want to avoid. It doesn't mean you shouldn't go out at all. Moderate sun exposure when sun rays aren't so strong is highly beneficial for your health.

Tanning beds are efficient substitutes for natural sunbathing, available all year round. These services are quite expensive, considering the fact you cannot get deep bronze nuances at once. On the other hand, numerous medical experts say that it can be equally dangerous to expose your skin to artificial sunlamp. Sunburns and other skin damages can be caused this way as well.

Self tanners are much better solution for all skin types. They cost less and provide excellent results very single time. Easy to use, in forms of sprays, gels, lotions, foams or creams, they are really gentle and harmless. Besides, the color looks perfectly natural, and can be achieved very quickly, without any risks involved. Pale skin can become golden bronze the very same day.

Self tanners are usually divided into instant and overnight products. Instant gels, foams and lotions are extremely light, easy absorbing and available in several appealing nuances, from golden shades to deep chocolate bronze tans. The results are instant, and can last up to several days. There are also temporary tanning products available, and they can be easy washed away. All are really easy to use.

Overnight products need one to three hours to achieve final shade. The skin gradually becomes darker, until your desired shade is reached. Most people apply this type of products in the evening. Next morning, the color is perfectly set and attractive. It won't leave any stains on your clothes or linens. Spray applicators are very practical. Different sets are really affordable, and they contain exfoliate gels and moisturizers as well.

Good quality products use DHA. This component is based on natural sugar and it is perfectly safe to use. It reacts with amino acids in surface skin layer, and the product of this reaction is skin coloration. Depending on the amount of DHA in your selected product, the result will be more or less intense. The color will naturally fade away in time.

Both darker and lighter nuances will fade away in time. When it happens, simply exfoliate and reapply the self tanner. You have to exfoliate all areas of your body before each application, to remove all dead skin cells and other skin impurities. This way the skin will be smooth and soft, and your new color impeccable. For more natural looking results use bronzers, and never forget to moisturize.




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