How To Apply Self Tanning Products

By Haywood Hunter


Human skins can be categorized into many groups including red, white, black, and brown. The skins might be dry, scaly, or oily. Because of this, people find it essential to use self tanning products to change the skin color and to provide extra nourishment. Many products contain dihydroxyacetone as the key component for causing the change in skin color. Most publications shorten dihydroxyacetone to DHA. Using products with DHA removes the necessity to spend hours on the sun or use sun beds for tanning.

Dihydroxyacetone is present in 2 two main categories or forms. The 2 forms are natural and chemical. As suggested by the names, the natural form is an extract of plants while the chemical counterpart is a product of chemical processes. Commodities that have the natural version are recommendable for use because they cause no harm to humans. Since the chemical DHA is a produced through chemical reactions, it may have some harmful compounds.

Human skins have three major layers, the inner, middle, and the outer layer. The outer layer, called corneum is where tanning takes place. Corneum layer is made of dead cells which have amino acids as main building blocks. DHA reacts with the amino acids to change the color of the layer. The reaction happens externally and is very safe and non-toxic. This makes DHA a danger-free and recommendable product.

The color is also not permanent and product must be reapplied again after some time to maintain the tan. The time one should take to reapply the product is normally ten days. Some products combine DHA with another tanning substance called erythulose. The combination of the two causes a stronger and longer lasting effect than when any of them is used singly. When erythulose is used alone, it works like DHA only that the tan takes a longer time to form.

There are many reasons that make tanning commodities a good option for attaining radiant skins. Besides being harmless, they eliminate the need for having to spend hours sun bathing or enclosed in sun beds. There is the risk of skin cancer in many skin types if the body is exposed to radiation from the sun for long periods. This makes all options that involve UV light unsuitable. Use of sunless products eliminates the skin burns too.

Skin cells get rejuvenated by tanners making the skin appear young and wrinkle-less. Unwrinkled skins appear young and striking. As opposed to this secure method that causes no harm, sun bathing destroys skin supporting tissues. When supporting tissues get damaged, skin starts to age. Sun rays also cause wrinkles something most individuals try so much to prevent.

Tanning commodities also contain additional substances for keeping the skin moisturized for the whole day. However, it is worth noting that commodities with moisturizers may not be able to tan the skin immediately. The products may need to be applied for several days before the tan starts forming. These products are the best for individuals who want to achieve the tan gradually over time and not fast.

Another additive is the sun protection substance. Such additives provide protection against harmful rays from the sun. This is particularly important in places with very hot climates.




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