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Saturday, May 24, 2014

How Often To Apply Self Tanning Products

By Haywood Hunter


Human skins fall in several groups including red, black, brown, and white. The various skin types may be dry, oily, or scaly. Due to this, most individuals find it necessary to use self tanning products to alter skin properties like color and to give it additional nourishment. Dihydroxyacetone is contained in most products as the active component that triggers color change when applied. Dihydroxyacetone is abbreviated to DHA in most articles. The application of products with DHA renders sun bathing and use of sun beds unnecessary.

Dihydroxyacetone comes in two major forms. The first form is the chemical version while the second one is the natural version. It is recommendable to use commodities with the natural form of DHA because it is derived from plants hence very harmless to the human body. The chemical version is manufactured in companies and may contain some chemicals that might not be very suitable for the body.

The skin has three main layers and the uppermost layer also called corneum is the one responsible for all tanning in the body. Corneum has dead cells which contain amino acids. DHA combines with the amino acids in the dead cells to cause a reaction that leads to a change in color. The reaction is very safe and non-toxic making DHA a safe and recommendable product.

The color change is also never permanent and reapplication of the product is required periodically for the tan to be maintained. In most cases the time required before reapplying the product is 10 days. Some product formulas combine DHA and another tanning compound known as erythulose. The mixture of the 2 substances causes a more pronounced and longer lasting tan than when they are used singly. When used alone, erythulose works just like DHA with the only difference being that it takes a longer period for the tan to form.

Tanning products are the best option for people who want to achieve a radiant skin because of several reasons. Besides being a safe option, there is no need for one to waste a lot of time in sun bed or the sun trying to get tanned. Excessive exposure to sunlight is also known to cause skin cancer in most skin types hence options that involve UV are not good. Also, the risk of getting skin burns is eliminated.

Skin cells get rejuvenated by tanners making the skin appear young and wrinkle-less. Unwrinkled skins appear young and striking. As opposed to this secure method that causes no harm, sun bathing destroys skin supporting tissues. When supporting tissues get damaged, skin starts to age. Sun rays also cause wrinkles something most individuals try so much to prevent.

The skin is also kept moisturized all day long by additional substances contained in them. However, one should know that commodities with moisturizers do not cause instant skin tan. Several days or application may be required for a full tan to be achieved. Such products offer the best option for people not in a hurry to get a tan, but require it to develop slowly over time.

Another additive is the sun protection substance. Such additives provide protection against harmful rays from the sun. This is particularly important in places with very hot climates.




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