By Haywood Hunter


Too many people, particularly those living in the Northern Hemisphere, it is important to achieve a healthy glow when vacationing. Though spray tans can work, they do not provide the same feeling and they are expensive and time consuming to maintain of course. However, when sunbathing properly, it is important to use the best tanning lotion.

Choosing the best tanning lotion is not an easy task with so many products available today. Though this choice is good, it can be a little frustrating. Here are five top tip which can help break down the jargon and make it more understandable.

One of the most important aspects to look for is the Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) content. This is the ingredient which reacts with amino acids in the skin to create the tan. The higher the content therefore, the quicker the process will be.

Possibly the most important number given on these products is the Sun Protection Factor (SPF). As it suggests, this rates how protective a product is against the Ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) light which is given off by the sun. It is most important to have a higher number when first tanning, if partial to burning or skin irritation, and most certainly for the under 18s.

Many of the leading products will have a coloring agent in them. This is great for those who are interested in monitoring their progress and ideal for those at risk of burning. It helps the user check the development of the tan. However, these lotions are never clear once applied, so not everybody gets on with them.

A bronzing agent is a direct aid to tanning. The cream itself will have added ingredients which will artificially give color to the skin, thus accelerating the process. It is important too to control the tone achieved, so the higher the number in this regard, the deeper the final effect will be.

As basking in the sun dries out the skin an awful lot, it is good to protect it from too much moisture loss. As such, products with skin conditioners in them are always good to use. Further than this too, using after sun treatments help to lock in color, soothe damaged skin and replenish essential moisture too.

It is great fun to bathe beneath the sun for a while, but care is needed of course. Selecting the best tanning lotion for your body type is essential in this regard. It may take a little time though, as what works for some will not work for all. So being extra careful through this time is advisable.




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