A New Approach To A Golden Glow Using Sunless Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


People have become more aware of the harmful damage that can be caused from a tanning bed or laying in the sun. As a result, Sunless Tanning has become a popular alternative. This method uses chemicals applied to your skin to produce a natural looking tan. There is no risk of skin cancer from using this method.

Having a tan can make you look and feel younger. It also can make you appear slimmer and cover up any skin flaws you might have. Tan skin has a healthier look and adds a soft, pretty glow.

Unfortunately, the more we learn about the sun and the damaging effects it can have on our skin, the less inclined we are to spend more time in it. Skin cancer awareness has caused people to fear the sun and too much time in a tanning bed. People everywhere are lathering on layers of sunscreen to help protect their skin.

The nice thing about sunless tanning is that it will not cause wrinkles or damage your skin. It uses dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an ingredient that reacts to your amino acids and changes the color of your skin. This reaction makes your skin darken in color. The color can last up to two weeks.

Because it is not a dye or stain, DHA is safe to use. It won't cause wrinkles or the normal damage from sun exposure. It will slowly wash away in the shower as your dead skin cells slough off. In about a week or two, your skin will return to its normal color.

Products that contain DHA can be applied in several ways. You can purchase lotions or creams from salons and various drug stores and watch your "tan" develop within a couple of hours. Another option is to go to a salon and step into a machine that sprays your tan on. Lastly, you can have someone airbrush a professional looking tan on you by hand.

Cream application can be messy and difficult to apply evenly. Having someone from a salon airbrush a tan on by hand, is the most expensive option and can be a little awkward. You can also have the tan applied in a spray tan booth. This method is very fast, as it only takes a minute for the machine to spray you and can be cost effective.

You can expect even results using the booth method or the airbrush gun. The airbrush gun does take quite a bit more time, though. Remember, a spray tan provides the look of a tan, but does not offer any additional protection from the sun. You still have to wear sunblock when in the sun's rays.

Sunless Tanning is affordable and safe. If you desire the soft glow of a tan, but don't want to risk over-exposure to the sun, this may be an option for you to consider. UV-free tanning is a good choice for safe tanning. You can have a wrinkle free tan without the risk of developing skin cancer. Enjoy a soft, worry-free natural glow!




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