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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

By Haywood Hunter


Most people know that self tanning lotion has been the product used to get a safer tan for many years. The formulas used have changed quite a bit. There are an endless number of formulas and different brands. The price range is broad as well.

German scientist found out that the white powder known as DHA would color the skin brown when they spilled some it. DHA is made up of fine white crystals. It is a powder that will attract molecules of water from it's environment. It is the main ingredient that is used in making tanning lotion.

A well known maker of tanning products created the first self tanner. Other companies followed suit, marketing their versions of the product. However, none of the products of this time truly satisfied the needs of the consumer.

The fake orange tan was not quite what people were going for. Since that time there have been many advances. Although there are still some lotions that do not work well, there are some that do. These are usually a bit more expensive. But the main thing to consider is how much DHA is contained in the product. This will determine how dark the skin will be after use. More of this substance will yield a darker tan.

There are quite a few other options today. Some people desire a permanent tan and actually opt for injections or a full body tattoo. Others use spray tanners or the air brush method. But lotions can be moisturizing whereas these other methods are not. A large number of people with fair skin feel that tanning is important to their overall appearance.

Historically tanned skin was frowned upon as it was associated with a lower working class. Today, that is far from being the case. This is a huge market and highly profitable for suppliers. Fair skinned women are at the top of the list of consumers. But both women and men use tanning lotions. Whether it is to appear much darker or to just even out the skin tone, consumers want to be tan.

In recent years, those with fair skin have not been the only ones using self tanners. There are those who already have tan or dark toned skin who desire to be even darker. Women of color are now tanning. Those who do use these products enjoy the benefits of a more even complexion. And if the lotion contains shimmer, the golden effect is a welcome enhancement to their already exotic appearance.

DHA is considered safe. Women who are pregnant are able to use self tanner without worrying about harmful effects to their babies. It is certainly safer than lying out in the sun and exposure to harmful rays. Some people rarely have an allergic reaction of the skin. Other than that, the only concern as far a safety would be to avoid the throat, nose, and eyes.

It is good that this option is available for tanning oneself. Some brands have better ratings than others. Reviews can be found online. Do your research and you should easily find a self tanning lotion that will work well for you.




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