Sunless tanning is one method people are choosing to achieve a healthy, outdoor look. It has the advantage of achieving a tan quickly without spending hours in the sun. It often changes a person’s appearance, covering blemishes and making them appear slimmer.
Medical circles classify how people tan by the type of skin they have. These types range from 1 to 6. Types 1 and 2 refer to white skin which seldom tans and sunburns easily. These are the people who benefit greatly from this type of sunless tanning without sun exposure.
In looking for this kind of sunless tanning one will find lotions, sprays, gens and creams available. Any of these can be self-applied but many people prefer to go to a professional spray salon. It should be remembered that sunless tanning must be renewed, usually every week, depending on the product.
Using the above methods allow a person to achieve the sunless tanning effect while avoiding exposure to the sun’s rays. These rays, UV and UVA are skin damaging and penetrating. Cancer, sunspots, wrinkles and premature aging are the result of too much sun exposure. The artificial sunless tanning will not protect from these rays when outdoors, so sun protection must be applied.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is the darkening ingredient found in these gels, lotions and sprays. It attaches to the dead cells of the skin, making them darker. When these cells are shed, the product will have to be re-applied, as the tan will fade.
Sunless tanning has FDA guideline approval so it is possible for anyone to achieve their desired look. When going to a professional technician for a sunless tanning application, special equipment will be used such as an LVLP spray gun or airbrush. Any contact by these products with the lips, mucus membrane, eyes, or inhalation should be avoided. This is a simple, safe way to achieve the look that a person desires.
Sunless tanning is a smart choice to get the appearance of sun-kissed skin without damaging your health. You can add to the skin protection with Sun Tan Lotion designed for your skin type.
