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Self Tanners Are A Great Way To Build Color

By Haywood Hunter


With recent concern over skin cancer due to over exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays, more people are turning to self tanners. Self tanners are a safe, easy, and quick alternative to traditional sun bathing. There are many self tanners on the market that promise to deliver an even and bronzed complexion at several different intensity levels.



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.



Self tanners come in different forms, each uniquely suited to the needs of the consumer. These products come in sprays, foams, gels, lotions, towelettes and liquids. Considering that people are different and skin types vary greatly, self tanners come in a variety of applications and products. It is important to experiment. One can do so without fear because the color comes right off by doing several baking soda baths.

Self tanners are very affordable these days. A bottle of lotion, that builds a gradual tan as you moisturize, can cost as little as four dollars . A gel or spray that lays down a foundation of color immediately can start at eight or nine dollars. These products can be acquired in the cosmetics section of a local pharmacy or supermarket.

Self tanners range in price as they do in brand and size. Some brands will charge up to one hundred dollars a bottle. The price will depend on size, brand, and location. Most consumers find that a high price can be worth the benefits and the quality of the product. This also includes the reduced risk of exposure to the suns harmful rays as you build a tan. Even so, some individuals prefer not to do the application themselves or at home. For this purpose tanning salons and beauty salons provide a spray tan service. The spray can either be applied by a professional or a standing booth with misting jets.

There are two differences between having a professional apply the tanning spray and the automatic jets of the booth. A professional can apply the spray tan evenly but you must wear a bathing suit or undergarments which will leave tan lines. The privacy of the booth will allow for a full disrobe but cannot ensure even and full coverage.

With little or no risk, self tanners are a small but great investment to make. It is recommended that consumers do a sensitivity test on a small area of their skin to test for any reactions prior to large applications. Choosing a particular self tanner to use might take some experimentation. In the long run, by using self tanners one can avoid dangerous ultra violet rays and still sport a deep summer tan year round.




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