How Self Tanning Merchandise Will Turn Out A Brunette Complexion

By Haywood Hunter


At-home self tanning products are used by people who like to be seen with a gorgeously dark complexion but don't want to end up with skin cancer. Even without sunbathing, these solutions can give you that sun-kissed glow many want to have. Read on if you want to find out how they can mimic the effect of staying under the sun for hours.

You can buy self tanning products in spray, lotion, gel, cream and roll-on forms. Choose something that you won't have trouble applying all over the body. If you want a natural-looking tan, a smooth application is very important.

No matter the type, there is an ingredient that is common among all self tanning products: DHA or dihydroxyacetone. It was in the 70s that this chemical was approved by the Food and Drugs Administration or FDA in the US for use by self tanning products. It's something natural because it is derived from plants like sugar cane and sugar beets. With this fact, you know that the use of self tanning products won't harm your skin unlike staying under the sun.

When the DHA content of self tanning products gets into contact with your skin, the chemical browns the layer of dead cells. This attempts to replicate the reaction of skin during sunbathing, in particular when being exposed to ultraviolet or UV radiation. But instead of causing melanin formation, the skin's top layer is simply provided with a deep brown stain.

A change in complexion becomes noticeable 3-5 hours after the application of self tanning products that use DHA as the main ingredient. If the color seems too light, do not worry. Usually, you have to wait for 24-72 hours before the darkest possible color shows up, just like what manufacturers tell their customers. After that length of time had passed and still you feel that the shade provided by isn't dark enough for you, a simple re-application should do the trick.

DHA is nothing like bronzers certain self tanning products use that are designed to give only a temporary effect. Even if you take a shower, the water won't cause the resulting color to wash off. However, expect for the complexion to lighten once more after about 7 to 10 days have passed. As earlier explained, it's the dead cells of your skin that is caused to darken by DHA. When a new layer replaces them, naturally the deep color goes away as well.

Self tanning products for the body and face are commonly sold as separate items. Because facial skin is very sensitive, self tanning products designed for it come with milder formulations. Some of them even use herbs to provide anti-aging effects too.

It's important for self tanning products to be applied properly and smoothly to produce a tan that looks so natural. If not, blotches and streaks of colors may reveal to everybody that your lovely complexion is fake. Go through the manufacturer's directions carefully. You may also log on the web and look for tips and tricks shared by people with plenty of experience.




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