The Accessibility And Returns Regarding Sunless Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


There is no question that a person with a healthy looking tan attracts attention. This outdoor look can often change a person's appearance as well as cover any skin blemishes. Many people achieve this look with sunless tanning.



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.

In looking for this kind of sunless tanning one will find lotions, sprays, gens and creams available. Any of these can be self-applied but many people prefer to go to a professional spray salon. It should be remembered that sunless tanning must be renewed, usually every week, depending on the product.

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.

The majority of sunless tanning products contain an ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This is absorbed by the outer skin's dead cells, causing them to darken. As the body sheds these cells, the tan will fade.

When using this sunless tanning method it is important to avoid any contact with the eyes, mucus membrane or lips as well as inhalation of the product, as this can be damaging. Professionals apply a gentle mist spray using special equipment such as an airbrush, LVLP spray gun. This is a safe way to get the desired tan as it is done under FDA guidelines and can make one achieve the appearance that is desired.




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