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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

By Haywood Hunter


Since health authorities in the United States declared that exposure to UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer, people have been trying fake tans. The early tanning products looked slightly unnatural but with recently improvident and technologies they now produce a tan that looks no different from sun bathing. This is due to the discover y of DHA. DHA is a natural chemical that is found in sugar beet. Sun fake tan lotions use DHA and is one the best self tanning lotions available.

DHA is an acronym for dihydroxyacetone; it is a naturally occurring chemical that is found in sugar cane and sugar beet. It is perfectly harmless on the skin and works by causing a chemical reaction on the skins outer layer. This causes the skin to darker, much like the UV rays from sun do. The darker self tanning lotions contain a higher level of DHA and Sun Laboratories offer a variety of products that contain different levels of DHA, so you can enjoy a deep dark tan or a lighter tan depending on your preference.

The skin that the DHA reacts are actually dead skin cells. Because of this it is important to exfoliate before applying any self tanner. Otherwise, when the older cells come off the tan will begin to looking patchy and uneven. Exfoliating is best dome in the shower, with a good quality exfoliating scrub. The shower is the perfect place to exfoliate, there are many excellent exfoliating scrubs that are available to purchase either at stores or online, that will do an excellent job at removing dead skin.

After exfoliating it is a good idea to moisturize all over the body. Moisturizing the skin slows done the removal of skin cells, making the tan last for longer. It is also good for the skin and will create a smoother tan that looks even more real.

If you are planning on becoming a regular user of fake tan products then it would be advisable to moisturize at least once between applications. A self tan will last for at least 10 days so plan of moisturizing on the 5th day. Moisturizing will hemp the tan last longer but will also keep the skin's dead cells at an equal level, which will ensure that you always have an even tan.

Self tan lotions take effect immediately and you can start to see the skin darken after only a few hours. It usually takes about a day for the full effect to come through, although lighter skinned individuals may need to wait another day. Do not do any physical exercise or use the shower after apply the tanner for at least four hours, otherwise some of the tanner may be removed, which will yield uneven results.

It is fine to use a towel to dry off the lotion, fake tanning lotions do not stain fabric, skin or damage the hair. These products are fine for all skin types, although anyone if dermatological conditions should get further advice and information from their doctor before using a fake tanning product.

If you are wanting to use a self tanning products on a regular basis you can save money by purchasing online, in large quantities. The better self tan lotions such as the sun fake tan products can be found at online stores for competitive prices.




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