Facts To Know About Using A Self Tanner

By Haywood Hunter


More and more people are aware of the damage the sun can cause to the skin. This is a huge part of why self tanner products have dramatically increased in popularity. People are able to get that glow the sun would have given them without the risks. There are some things that people should know about products like this and is what will be shown below.



A self tanner provides people with the sun tanned look without exposing the body to the harmful rays of the sun. There are various kinds of these items on the market and are found in creams, gels, lotions or sprays. The kind a person chooses is all a matter of personal choice.

Another option that some people prefer to use is that of salons that offer spray on body tans. This another form of a self tanner and very popular these days. These are available at many of the salons, spas and tanning places that can be found all over the country. This can be a more expensive option for people but if money is not an issue it can be the perfect route to take.



The active ingredient in a self tanner is dihydroxyacetone or DHA. The way it works is by reacting with the dead skin cells that are on the outer layer of the skin. It will darken the area that it is applied which in turn changes the way the skin looks. They do not wash off in the shower but do fade over the course of time.

Most self tanner products like this will go on the skin clear and change color within a few hours. It can take a full 24 hours for the full color change to take effect. It usually works better on people that have medium skin tone and no freckles.

As long as a self tanner is used in the way it is instructed it can be a great way to get a natural looking tan without the risks of the sun. Not a lot of facts are available regarding the risk of using a self tanner so it is wise to protect eyes, mouth and nose when using this kind of product. Also it is wise to avoid inhaling it as well just to be on the safe side.

For people that still want to enjoy the outside they need to be sure to wear an adequate amount of sunscreen as a self tanner does not contain any. This is the only way to protect the body from the dangerous UV rays of the sun. Be sure to apply enough as without it the risk of skin damage is extremely high.

This is only a few of the facts that are known about self tanner products. There are a lot of websites that can be found that have a lot of other valuable information that people should know about. Take a bit of time to read through this to be sure you know what these products are all about. After this is done it will be far easier to choose what self tanner option would be the best one to use.




About the Author:



Aucun commentaire:

Enregistrer un commentaire