The most effective self tanning products are the ones that list dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an isomer of glyceraldehydes, as an active ingredient. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, they begin to work within around 40 minutes to an hour. DHA is a dull (in coloring) sugar, which is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates. It interacts with the dead cells…
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Sunless Tanning And Products
Sunless tanning, like the name suggests, is getting a tan without sun exposure, and still produces an effect similar in appearance to a traditional suntan. This method of tanning does not involve skin pigmentation or UV exposure, which is often dangerous, to set off the change in skin color. Sunless tanning is also often non-toxic and thus, is quite safe.…
Safe Ways To Stay Tan Year Round Top 10 Reasons To Use Sunless Tanners
There are ways to stay tanned without risking your health-yet many people still expose themselves to potentially damaging UV rays to achieve a healthy glow. A poll taken by the American Academy of Dermatology found that 61 percent of women under 18 think they are prettier with a tan and half think a tan makes them look healthy. This may…
As Summer Fades Your Tan Doesn T Have To
Enjoying the sun has been a favorite pastime for people of all ages for many years. Today, it is still one of life’s free pleasures. In the early 1920s, “Sun Therapy” became very popular and was prescribed as a cure for everything from simple fatigue to tuberculosis. Around the same time, French fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel popularized the tan…
Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Use Sunless Tanning
With the sunless tanning products in the market, having a great looking tanned skin is not a problem anymore. People prefer sunless tanning products to traditional tanning and tanning beds because of several reasons. Traditional tanning procedures have been proven to be harmful to the body especially if you tan yourself very often. Sometimes the skin is damaged severely and…
A Shopper S Guide To Tanning Lotion
With today’s tanning lotions, there’s no reason that you can’t keep your golden glow year-round. But unless you’re immersed in the tanning culture, it’s easy to get confused by the variety of products in the marketplace. Here, then, is a quick start guide that will help you find just the right product to suit your needs. Indoor, Outdoor, or Sunless?…
Tips On How To Maintain A Sunless Tan
There are practical reasons why sunless tanning is much better than any other forms of tanning. One of those reasons is the ease of maintaining a sunless tan. It is a common knowledge and it is evident that sunless tanning is much more convenient. To get it, you need only to apply to your skin specific sunless tanning products like…