Try Fake Tan Cream To Get A Sunless Tan

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By Haywood Hunter


Sunless tanning works through chemical reactions when chemicals are applied to the skin. These chemical reactions produce the familiar tinted skin known as a tan. The link between overexposure to the sun and cancer was discovered in the 1960's and since then one of the most popular alternatives has been the use of fake tan cream.

Fake tan cream would not work so well if it did not contain dihydroxyacetone, also called DHA. DHA isn't a skin stain or dye, but it does cause a reaction when introduced to dead skin cells and their amino acids. That reaction is the tanning effect of these types of creams. Fake tan cream is a much safer alternative to the sun. It does not react with pigmentation and as a result eliminated the need for UV rays to tan the skin. While the tan is short term, usually about a week, it can be reapplied as often as needed.

People with sensitive skin are at slight risk of a reaction when using fake tan cream. This is why it is always recommended to test any new fake tan cream on a small area of skin before doing a full body application. After a 24 hour period, if no reaction has occurred, the fake tan cream can be applied to all areas without risk.

Fake tan cream enables the user to get a natural looking tan within the comfort of their own home. Applied to clean dry skin, optimal results can be achieved. Users should not shower or swim until enough time has passed for the fake tan cream to fully absorb into the skin. This can take about one hour and up to six hours in some instances.

The hands and feet have thicker skin so these areas should not be heavily coated in fake tan cream because the skin in those areas will appear much darker than other areas. Alternatively, cream can be applied and then washed away a few moments later in order to get a much lighter shade on those areas.

When choosing a fake tan cream to use, quality is one of the most important factors. Cheap creams can produce cheap looking results. A higher end fake tan cream will provide much better results. Most name brand creams do not require a thick application to get visible results whereas some cheaper alternatives do.

Scent choices also vary among brands which makes it easy to find something suitable for both men and women. Men usually opt for lighter, less noticeable scents while women are more intrigued by brighter, more prominent ones. There are also several unscented versions available on the market as well. Unscented varieties would be suitable for those who have a sensitivity to scents.

Fake tan cream users might try many different brands and varieties before they find the one that like best. Each brand will have it's own distinct characteristics. Each brand also has numerous different variations to choose from. Different shades are available, for instance, so lighter skinned individuals should avoid the darkest shades if they are looking for a natural looking tan.




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