Since the 1960's, people have become more aware of the effects of the sun on our skin. As a result, Sunless Tanning has increased in popularity. Many people are afraid of premature aging and skin cancer from excessive exposure to the sun. Now you can safely apply chemicals to your skin for a natural looking tan and not worry about harming your skin.
Having a tan has many benefits. It can make you appear thinner, younger, and hide unsightly veins. Many people agree that having a tan gives off a more healthy appearance. You always feel better with a soft glow, too.
Because we are aware of the damage that the sun's rays can have on our skin, we are more inclined to limit our sun exposure. An increase in skin cancer has also caused people to look for a safer, healthier way to achieve a tan. Most people wear sunblock daily now, just to protect themselves from over-exposure.
But with UV-free tanning, you don't have to worry about too much sun exposure. Spray tanning uses a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to cause a chemical reaction with the amino acids in the dead layer on the skins surface. It then causes the skin to darken in color. The color will gradually fade over the next 3-10 days, sometimes longer.
Because it is not a dye or stain, DHA is safe to use. It won't cause wrinkles or the normal damage from sun exposure. It will slowly wash away in the shower as your dead skin cells slough off. In about a week or two, your skin will return to its normal color.
Products that contain DHA can be applied in several ways. You can purchase lotions or creams from salons and various drug stores and watch your "tan" develop within a couple of hours. Another option is to go to a salon and step into a machine that sprays your tan on. Lastly, you can have someone airbrush a professional looking tan on you by hand.
Purchasing a cream or lotion and doing it yourself is the most cost effective. However, it can be tricky to make sure that you have applied it on evenly, especially in hard to reach areas. Stepping into a booth and having your tan sprayed on can cost a little bit more, but you can purchase a membership or a package that can save you a lot of money in the long-run. The last option costs the most because it requires someone to personally spray your body with an airbrush gun.
Even if you have a spray tan, it does not offer any protection from the sun's harmful rays and you will still need to wear sunblock when you are going to be in the sun for any length of time. The easiest and fastest tanning method is the booth and you can achieve nice, even results.
If you are looking for a natural tan without the damage of laying in the sun or tanning bed, you should try Sunless Tanning. It's always nice to have a healthy glow. This is an inexpensive way to save time and money and still have a deep tan. Using this method, you will not have to worry about premature aging, either.
Before you buy anything online, make sure you check Sun Labs specials on sunless tanning. Giesee Sun also has a great specials on self tanner products.
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