Using Fake Tan Cream To Develop A Sunless Tan

By Haywood Raptis


Sun free tanning requires chemicals rather than sunlight. Those chemicals create the tanned look users are searching for. A correlation between too much time in the sun and an increased risk of skin cancer was uncovered in the 60's and from that point on fake tan cream has been a popular and safe alternative.

The primary ingredient in fake tan cream is a chemical called dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. DHA does not stain or dye the skin. The reaction that occurs when it mixes with amino acids from dead skin cells is how the tan develops. Fake tan creams provide a safe alternative that does not effect skin pigmentation, which eliminates the need for UV ray exposure to tan the skin. The effects are more short term than a natural tan, with most last about a week before a new application is needed.

People who have issues with skin sensitivity could be at risk of a rash reaction if they use fake tan cream. Testing on a very small area of the body is always recommended. After a 24 hour waiting period it is safe to do a full application of fake tan cream as long as no reaction occurred.

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.

Areas like the hands and feet have thicker layers of skin so heavy coating should be avoided if possible. Too much cream could turn these areas a significantly darker shade than the rest of the body. Another alternative is to apply the cream to these areas and then wash it away a few minutes later. This technique will give a light tan to those areas.

Quality is one of the most important factors when shopping for fake tan cream. Cheaper products usually don't offer great results. Name brand fake tan cream will offer much better results. Cheaper brands usually require a lot of the cream to be used to get the desired effect as well. Higher end brands usually require very little for optimal tanning.

Different brands offer different scent options. There should be a suitable scent for any man or woman interested in using these types of products. Men can look for scents that are light and aren't really noticed. Women can choose from a variety of floral or otherwise feminine scents. If there are issues with sensitivity to scents, one of the fragrance free varieties might be the better option.

For individuals using fake tan cream for the first time, it might take some time to find a product that is best suited for their individual skin type. Different brands provide different results. Even within a brand there can be numerous options to choose from. A light skinned person should not attempt to use the darkest shade of cream they can find if they want their tan to look natural.




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