What You Should Know About UV Free Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Sunbathing is something that oncologists and dermatologists do not recommend. It's due to the fact that getting too much UV radiation coming from the sun can lead to skin cancer as well as photo damage. Many suntan fanatics all over the planet are now into the use of indoor tanning lotions instead. Read on to know more about these healthy and innovative beauty 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.

DHA found in sunless tanning lotions takes about 3 hours to produce the preliminary change in your complexion. This chemical reacts with oxygen in the air and the layer of keratin, a protein type, sitting on the epidermis. This results in the darkening of the skin tone. DHA won't stop working for the next 24 to 72 hours in order to generate the darkest color possible.

Indoor tanning lotions on the market these days are capable of darkening the skin tone at different intensities. The resulting fake suntan is dependent on the amount of DHA in the product. Tanning lotions which are being marketed to give users a really dark tan contain more of the complexion-altering chemical that those which are designed to produce a lighter color. Which one you go for should be based on certain factors such as your base skin tone and your preferences.

Majority of fake suntan devotees prefer tanning lotions over other varieties. That's because these products are so simple to use, applied just like a typical moisturizer for the hand and body. In order to facilitate the application, a lot of manufacturers have added bronzer into their solutions. This ingredient doubles as a color guide to keep users from missing certain spots.

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.

Sunless tanning lotions are capable of giving users a fake suntan that lasts for 3-7 days. The gradual fading is something that cannot be avoided as the skin periodically undergoes exfoliation. Although it's proven that DHA is highly effective and safe, make sure to pick the best product. Each tanner available on the market also contains other ingredients than just DHA.




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