Central Facts Regarding Self Tanning And Self Tanning Spray

By Haywood Hunter


Self Tanning, also called sunless, involves applying specific chemicals to the skin in order to produce a result similar to a suntan. This practice has become more popular since the 1960s. This came after health officials were linking sun exposure and sunbeds to skin cancer.

Carotenoid-based products are the most effective for these purposes because they contain beta-carotene, which is both natural and permanent. Carotenoids are found naturally in fruits in vegetables, they are what give them strong colors.

Pills are just one of the ways to obtain a sunless tan. Many of these pills include beta-carotene or canthaxanthin. Beta-carotene is not known to cause any harmful side effects. Though in large doses, it can cause the skin to turn yellow or orange in color.

On the other hand, Canthaxanthin has been linked to side effects such as hepatitis, retinopathy and problems with the digestive system. This ingredient, when consumed, deposits within the body, even to the fat layers under the skin. The skin then turns an orange or brown hue. Typically canthaxanthin is used exclusively in color additives found in food.

Other products exist for this purpose. These products may include ingredients such as dihydroxyacetone, DHA, Tyrosine or Afamelanotide. There are also bronzers that are an option for temporary tans. These products come in many forms: moisturizers, mousses, lotions, gels, powders, and sprays.

It is important to note that most of these none of these products do not include ingredients for sun protection. They do not provide any protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun and so if sun protection is desired, persons should get sunscreen. Tanners can trigger allergies and stain clothes as well.

A popular alternative method to sunbeds and outdoor tanning is self tanning. This process can result in a tan that is similar to, if not better than, that obtained through other means. Some examples of common sunless practices: topical creams and pills.




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