By Haywood Hunter


While most everyone wants to have a gorgeous, bronze tan in the summer, the sun's powerful UV rays can be very destructive to the skin, causing age spots and wrinkles as well as increasing the risk of skin cancer. The best self tanning lotions for sale on the market today offer those who long for a tan a safer alternative than lying in the sun.

With so many sunless tanning formulas on the market, it can be overwhelming for someone who is trying to find the best one, that's why it's helpful to look up some reviews of the various types online and find out which ones other satisfied customers would recommend as well as which ones should be avoided. The goal is to select a product that contains natural ingredients as much as possible that moisturize and gently tint the skin with a color that looks attractive and realistic, not orange and sickly.

These products are available in various forms including sprays, mousses, and lotions, but the latter are generally easiest to apply, especially for those using them for the first time. Lotions tend to go on more smoothly and is not as difficult to apply them evenly, thus preventing streaks. Whichever type is used, it's best to wear dark colored clothing following application in case some of the product wears off onto the fabric.

Most formulations contain the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This sugar-derived substance reacts with the upper layer of skin cell to create a darker pigmentation that will last for up to one week. The deeper the tan the product claims to produce, the higher the concentration of DHA it contains.

Exfoliating the skin before applying the sunless tanner is recommended as this improves the results. Using a loofah to slough away patches of dry skin will help prevent dark patches which can form easily in dry areas and look uneven. Ideally one should exfoliate the skin daily for a few days before applying the tanner for the most even and natural-looking application.

A darker tint is added to many of these lotions to allow for more precise application. It is easier for the user to see if he or she has too much or too little tanner by the presence or absence of the lotion's bronze tint. The tinting effect fades however, usually washing away after one showers, the actual tan is produced from the reaction of the skin cells to the DHA.

When applying the self tanner, users should wash or wipe off the palms of the hands or wear gloves to avoid them becoming stained. It may be necessary to get another person to apply the product to one's back and usually the face should be treated with caution when applying tanner, it's best to use a formula made especially for faces to get good results.

Some users complain about the odor of sunless tanning formulas which can hang about for days, but these are typically the inferior, artificial blends that produce this issue. Naturally-based product lines are pleasantly scented and this light aroma fades in a few minutes in most cases anyhow.




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