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Details About Sunless Tanning And How Is It Conducted

By Haywood Hunter


Sunless Tanning refers to the process of getting a tan sans the sun. This process is much safer as compared to conventional tanning process which has been linked to skin cancer. Certain chemicals are used for this process and these can be applied by an individual at home. The color change initiated by these chemicals can last anywhere between a couple of days and two weeks.

These products get absorbed in the skin without any issue. Sensitivity of different types of skin may dictate how easily these get absorbed in individual cases. For instance, feet absorb them pretty faster than other parts of the body. It is always a smart idea to go through the directions of their usage before starting to use them. Information on the best ways in which these can be used is given here.

Many sprays, lotions and gels tend to have dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as their active ingredient. This compound is obtained from plant sources and triggers such reactions on the skin that result in browning. The tanning effect generated by it can stay for around a week. The exact duration for which its effect stays varies for different skin types.

Sometimes, another chemical compound known as erythrulose is combined with DHA to provide tan that stays longer. The tan produced by combination of these two is slow to develop. But it stays for comparatively longer duration when compared to that of DHA based products.

It is advised by most experts that one should test these products on a small patch of skin to begin with. In case these are allergic to the skin, one may come to know about the same much before serious damage takes place. Consulting an expert physician before starting their usage is always a good option. If the product is found to be non allergic, it can be readily applied on skin. A spray is much easier to use and can be used with little external help.

One may find a number of such spas where the tanning products are applied by expert technicians. These spas use modern appliances to apply the tan on the body. FDA guidelines are followed by them invariably, but the same needs to be checked out as well. One may seek details about the procedure of applying tan, if desired.

Temporary bronzers too, have become popular in recent times. These can give a dark tan pretty quickly, but get washed away with water. Another aspect of their usage is that wearing close fitting clothes can result in a rub-off which is quite visible. To prevent this from happening, one should avoid snug clothing while wearing a temporary tan.

Thus, contact of water with the tan ought to be prevented to avoid ruining of the tan. Apart from that, it can also come off when it comes in touch with clothes. So, the decision about which clothes to wear when the tan is on needs to be made with some planning.

These are ideal for temporary sunless tanning at short notice or for certain occasions. Water is known to cause fading and the tan gets lighter every time water is applied to it.




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