Sunday, April 8, 2012

The Usefulness And Rewards Regarding Sunless Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


Sunless tanning is one method people are choosing to achieve a healthy, outdoor look. It has the advantage of achieving a tan quickly without spending hours in the sun. It often changes a person's appearance, covering blemishes and making them appear slimmer.



There are a number of ways to achieve the sunless tanning look without having sun exposure. These methods are often used by people with Type 1 and Type 2, white skin, which burns easily and seldom tans. Sunless tanning allows them to look as if they have been lying on the beach for days.

Gels, creams, lotions and sprays are available to achieve the sunless tanning effect. They can be put on by professional spray salons or be self-applied. After a few tries it will be easy to find the method that is most effective. Regardless of the type chosen, it must be repeated, usually by the end of 10 days.



Using the above methods allow a person to achieve the sunless tanning effect while avoiding exposure to the sun's rays. These rays, UV and UVA are skin damaging and penetrating. Cancer, sunspots, wrinkles and premature aging are the result of too much sun exposure. The artificial sunless tanning will not protect from these rays when outdoors, so sun protection must be applied.

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is the darkening ingredient found in these gels, lotions and sprays. It attaches to the dead cells of the skin, making them darker. When these cells are shed, the product will have to be re-applied, as the tan will fade.

Sunless tanning has FDA guideline approval so it is possible for anyone to achieve their desired look. When going to a professional technician for a sunless tanning application, special equipment will be used such as an LVLP spray gun or airbrush. Any contact by these products with the lips, mucus membrane, eyes, or inhalation should be avoided. This is a simple, safe way to achieve the look that a person desires.




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