Self Tanners Are A Harmless

By Haywood Hunter


The danger of over exposure to sunlight has become a real concern for many consumers. Harmful ultraviolet rays are known to cause skin cancer, thus people are putting faith in self tanners to achieve some summer color. As opposed to regular sun bathing, self tanners are a safer alternative to getting a little color. Plenty of self tanners on today's market assure consumers that they can deliver a smooth, tanned complexion to various degrees of lightness or darkness.



The main ingredients in self tanners are dihydroxyacetone, also known as DHA, and erythrulose. These chemicals are completely harmless, with the only disadvantage being that they smell somewhat unpleasant. They work by dying the outer-most layer of your skin, the dead skin cells at the very surface which will gradually flake off.

DHA is derived from sugar and is completely safe to apply to ones skin. Once the self tanners saturates the surface of the skin and dyes it, the color visible will slowly fade throughout the week as you shower and sweat. The more you exfoliate or wash, the more color comes off. It is not uncommon for people to reapply self tanners throughout the week to achieve darker color or to replace the color lost through washing.



There are many different types of self tanners on the market today. Lotions, foams, towelettes, sprays, gels, and misters come in all shapes and sizes from many different brands. Individuals must find the right product for their skin type and situation. Some may find that a mist works better than a lotion or a gel. These choices are unique to every consumer. Over-application of a tanner can be easily remedied with several baking soda baths.

Self tanners are very inexpensive and easily acquired. Lotions with added color enhancers, meaning they build a gradual tan with each application, start at four dollars for a six to seven ounce bottle. Slightly higher quality and beginning at eight dollars for the same size bottle, are gels and sprays. These self tanners lay an immediate foundation of color. Self tanners can be bought in the cosmetic section of a local department store or pharmacy.

High end labels will charge more for their products. Depending on the brand and location, self tanners can run up to one hundred dollars per bottle. Despite their high cost, consumers feel that they are making a good investment in these high end self tanners. Avoiding the risk of ultraviolet rays and assuring an even, natural looking tan is worth more than the money spent for some self-applicators. Still, there are those who prefer professional application to home application.

Having a professional apply a bronzer with a misting spray assures an even coverage; however, leaves tanning lines from the consumers bathing suit or under garments. Spray tan booths can eliminate tanning lines since consumers can disrobe completely in the privacy of the standing booth. The only disadvantage to the private standing booth is the uncertainty of the spraying jets.

Self tanners are a safe and affordable way to develop a deep summer tan in mere days. Self tanners carry warning labels which suggest that consumers do a sensitivity test on a small area of skin to determine if the product causes any irritation. It is fairly uncommon for self tanners to cause allergic reactions. Most people find that they are a convenient and healthy way to gain color. Choosing self tanners that work for you might take some experimentation but it is well worth the trials.




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