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Using Self Tanning Products To Get A Safe And Beautiful Look For Bikini Season

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.

Ultraviolet rays come directly from the sun; it would seem that this would be a good thing and it is, as long as you protect your skin. In fact, ultraviolet is necessary in small doses as it provides the best source of vitamin D. The problem is that too much sun can cause the skin to burn and eventually lead to skin cancer.

There is no question that tans make people look more attractive. A healthy glow is the quickest way of perking up your appearance. The problem is that scientists have discovered that too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause permanent damage. Tanning beds are not much better as they use the same rays as the sun. Self tanning products can give you that beautiful glow without risking damage to your skin.

Self tanning products are sold in liquid and towelette form. It comes in creams, lotions, and milks. The important thing to know about them is that they all have use the same process; the amino acids in skin react with the DHA in the self tanning products to make a glowing healthy tan. It takes a short time, several hours, for the tan to appear and it lasts up to a week.

Self tanning products do not work properly unless you apply it carefully. The first step is skin exfoliation, which should be done several hours before application of the self tanning products. Then dry the skin before application. Once you have put on your latex gloves then you can begin applying the self tanning products to the entire surface of the skin. Remember to wash your hands after you are done so that too much product is not left behind. A sweep of your skin with a hair dryer will help it to set properly.

Some people prefer to get their tan in a spray booth. It is easier than applying product but also more expensive. The salon will sometimes come to your house or you can go to the salon. Then they use a paint sprayer to apply the DHA product. Tans from this process last the same amount of time as self application.

The first type of self tanning products that were released often turned the skin orange and had a strong smell. Using cheap self tanning products, or overdoing the application, can still cause these problems. However, if you use the higher end self tanning products this should not happen.

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.

Healthy, glowing skin can be easily achieved with the use of self tanning products. There are many different types, including mousse, creams, and spray. Whatever your choice there is no excuse to turn up without beautifully tanned skin.




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