Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Essential Things You Need To Know About UV Free Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Everyone is encouraged to quit sunbathing by dermatologists and oncologists alike. That's because too much UV radiation can leave the skin with photo damage and more importantly cancer. Nowadays, UV-free tanning lotions are all the rage among fanatics of fake suntans. The following are some essential things you need to know about these products.



Without the involvement of the sun, indoor tanning lotions still work effectively. They count on a sugar-based chemical known as DHA. Approved by the FDA for topical use, it's very gentle on the skin because DHA comes from plants. Tanning lotions relying on the said chemical can leave the skin with a lovely brown color that is very much like a real suntan.

It takes about 3 hours for DHA used by today's self tanning lotions to produce the initial change in skin tone. The chemical interacts with oxygen and a layer of protein called keratin that sits on the epidermis. This is what causes the complexion to end up darker. DHA continues to spring into action for 24 to 72 hours until the darkest possible fake suntan is produced.

Today's indoor tanning lotions are formulated differently to produce various fake suntan intensities. It all depends on the amount of DHA dissolved into these products. Tanning lotions which are designed to provide users with a really deep golden brown complexion contains more of this chemical than the rest which are marketed to create a milder effect. The right product to go for depends on issues such as your natural skin color and the complexion you like to be seen sporting.

A lot of fake suntan fans prefer to use tanning lotions than UV-free solutions in other forms. It's due to the fact that these products are as simple to use as your everyday hand and body moisturizing lotion. To make the application more trouble-free, most manufacturers also include tinting substances which work as visual guides that help ensure all spots are covered.

Included tinting ingredients also provide instant effect. Their addition allows users of indoor tanning lotions to feel satisfied right away, saving them from the need to wait for DHA to provide the initial effect. The stain made by these tinting ingredients last only until you take a swim or a shower, something that has to be avoided for 6 to 8 hours after the application.

It's normal for tanning lotions which use DHA as their active ingredient to give off a funny odor while working. The fishy smell can easily give away the fact that you are trying to have a fake suntan. It's a good thing that a lot of manufacturers can effectively keep the odor minimized. After all, it will completely vanish as soon as you wash the product off with water.

DHA-based indoor tanning lotions are capable of producing a fake suntan that lasts anywhere from 3 to 7 days. The effect soon gradually vanishes because of the fact that the skin's topmost layer undergoes regular exfoliation. Although it's true that DHA is mild and works excellently, it's important to pick the right brand as there are also other ingredients involved.




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