The Advantages Of A Good Self Tanning Lotion

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By Haywwod Hunter


Self tanning lotion has been used as opposed to sun tanning for years now. This fact is well known. Since it was first introduced the formula has been changed many times. You will find a wide range of prices. There are an endless number of brands and various formulas.

German scientists came across the skin coloring effects of DHA purely by accident when some was spilled. They saw that it colored the skin brown. DHA is a main ingredient in sunless tanning lotion. It is composed of tiny white crystals. These crystals attract water molecules. This discovery was made back in the 1920's.

Years later a major manufacturer of sun tan products introduced the first overnight tanning agent. And a new option for achieving a sun tan was born. Many companies began introducing their own versions. All of these earlier products, however, left much to be desired.

The false orange hue was not what they were looking to achieve. Since then, the products have become more advanced. This is not to say that all products work well today. There are some, however, that do. They tend to be expensive. The amount of DHA contained in the lotion is the main thing to consider. This is because it is what determines the level of darkness one will achieve. A higher level will produce a darker tone.

Today there are so many other options. Aerosol sprays, air brushing, permanent tattooing, and even injections are more recent methods that people are using. Still, lotions may have moisturizing qualities that these other options just do not offer. Having a darker complexion is obviously important to a number of naturally fair skinned individuals.

In earlier times, skin that was tan was not acceptable because of it's association with being from a lower working class. This is not at all the case today. There is a huge market and suppliers find that their products produce high profits. The largest number of users of self tanners are fair skinned women. However, both men and women find them useful. Whether to have a more even skin tone or to appear a lot darker, a tan is desired by many.

Those with naturally darker complexions are now using these products. Whether due to a desire to be even darker than they already are, or to even their skin tones, women of color are now tanning themselves. The golden shimmer that may be achieved from lotions containing a bronzer can enhance the exotic appearance that these women already possess. They also enjoy appearing to have a more even skin tone.

When used as directed the lotions which contain DHA are safe. They are to be applied topically. Even pregnant women use them and are not concerned for the safety of their unborn baby. It is certainly a safer option than being exposed to the sun. Obviously a concern for safety would be if the product got into the nose, throat, or eyes. And rarely, one could have an allergic reaction.

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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