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Applying Self Tanning Products To Get A Safe And Beautiful Look For Summer

By Haywood Hunter


In the past, people would get their tan by lying in the sun. Then scientists discovered that this can lead to skin cancer. Now many people use self tanning products to get their beautiful tans.

As long as you are careful then it is good to get some sun; in fact, this is the easiest way to get necessary vitamin D. However, ultraviolet rays can burn your skin and if this happens too much it can lead to an increased risk of skin cancer.

A lot of people prefer the healthy glow of a good tan. It brightens your complexion and makes you look more youthful and healthy. However, medical advances have shown us that ultraviolet rays can be very harmful. Even too much time in a tanning bed can cause the same damage as the sun. The solution is to use self tanning products.

There are many different kinds of self tanning products that you apply at home; creams, lotions, towelettes, and milk. They all work by the same basic chemical reaction; the DHA in the self tanning products reacts with the amino acids in skin to turn the it brown. This process usually only takes a few hours but it can last anywhere from three to seven days.

Of course, it is important to apply the self tanning products properly. You should exfoliate your skin a couple of hours before you apply it. Then make sure that it is completely dry. Put on some gloves and then simply apply it to every bit of skin, even on your back and other hard to reach places. Check the mirror and then wipe off any excess, especially around your wrists and knees. Even with gloves some product can soak into your hands so make sure you wash them very well. Then use a hair dryer to dry the self tanning products for a few seconds in each location.

You can also get a good tan in a spray booth. It can definitely be an easier process than self tanning products but is also significantly more expensive. Here you go to the tanning salon, or they come to your house, and then they spray the DHA formula onto your skin. It dries a little quicker than self tanning products but does not last any longer.

Some people worry about using self tanning products because they remember the first wave of products that turned people into a scary orange color. They also had a bad smell that came from the wrong mixture of chemicals. This can still happen if you use cheap self tanning products but should not if you use the higher end ones.

For many people cost is the determining factor in choosing self tanning products. A lotion or mousse can cost from $5 to $50 but this is one product that is worth the higher price. Spray tans are the most expensive and can be anywhere from $25 to $50 a session.

Self tanning products are by far superior to any other tanning method. There are many different types of products to choose from. Once you have chosen your favorite product and applied it then it will be time to show off your great new tan.




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