Trying Fake Tan Cream To Get A Safe Tan

By Haywood Raptis


Sunless tanning works through chemical reactions when chemicals are applied to the skin. These chemical reactions produce the familiar tinted skin known as a tan. The link between overexposure to the sun and cancer was discovered in the 1960's and since then one of the most popular alternatives has been the use of fake tan cream.

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.

A natural appearing tan can be achieved by anyone, right at home, by using fake tan cream. Cleaned and thoroughly dried skin are the best to start with and will result in a better tanning experience. Showering and swimming should not be done until 1 to 6 hours have passed. This gives the fake tan cream enough time to properly absorb into the skin.

Skin on the hands and feet tends to be much thicker than the skin on other parts of the body. Users should not be heavily apply fake tan cream to these areas as they will turn much darker than other areas. For a light tan on the hands and feet the cream should be washed off a few minutes after it has been applied there.

Quality fake tan cream should be used rather than some of the cheaper varieties. Many cheaper creams offer little, if any, results. The higher end creams almost always work extremely well. They also require less of the cream to be applied as well.

Most beauty based products come scented and fake tan cream is no different. Men and women alike should be able to find something suitable with so many options on the market today. Extremely light scents of fake tan cream are typically favored by men while women often love the stronger and more feminine scents. Unscented versions can also be found if sensitivity is an issue.

Fake tan cream users might try many different brands and varieties before they find the one that like best. Each brand will have it's own distinct characteristics. Each brand also has numerous different variations to choose from. Different shades are available, for instance, so lighter skinned individuals should avoid the darkest shades if they are looking for a natural looking tan.




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