The Advantages Of A Nice Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Most people know that self tanning lotion has been the product used to get a safer tan for many years. The formulas used have changed quite a bit. There are an endless number of formulas and different brands. The price range is broad as well.

In the 1920s German scientists stumbled onto the skin coloring effects of DHA, a white crystalline powder that attracts water molecules from the surrounding environment. This is now the main additive in self tanners. These scientists noticed after a spill that the substance turned the surface of the skin brown.

Years later a major manufacturer of sun tan products introduced the first overnight tanning agent. And a new option for achieving a sun tan was born. Many companies began introducing their own versions. All of these earlier products, however, left much to be desired.

The fake orange tan was not quite what people were going for. Since that time there have been many advances. Although there are still some lotions that do not work well, there are some that do. These are usually a bit more expensive. But the main thing to consider is how much DHA is contained in the product. This will determine how dark the skin will be after use. More of this substance will yield a darker tan.

Today there are so many other options. Aerosol sprays, air brushing, permanent tattooing, and even injections are more recent methods that people are using. Still, lotions may have moisturizing qualities that these other options just do not offer. Having a darker complexion is obviously important to a number of naturally fair skinned individuals.

Historically tanned skin was frowned upon as it was associated with a lower working class. Today, that is far from being the case. This is a huge market and highly profitable for suppliers. Fair skinned women are at the top of the list of consumers. But both women and men use tanning lotions. Whether it is to appear much darker or to just even out the skin tone, consumers want to be tan.

Today people having fair skin are not the only users of these products. Some who are already tan or dark by nature, have a desires to appear even darker than they already are. More and more frequently women of color are also tanning. A more even complexion is one reason for this. And the bronze color in some of these lotions offer a glowing enhancement to their skin which already has an exotic appearance.

Using a lotion containing DHA is said to be safe when used externally and applied as directed. Even women who are pregnant can use it without fear of harming their unborn child. It is clear that using it is much safer than sun exposure. The only safety concerns would be if the product were to get into the eyes, nose, or throat somehow, or if one has an allergic reaction to it.

Having this option to achieve the results that you are looking for may be more beneficial budget wise. Do your research and check into some online reviews to find out which brand has a better rating. A good self tanning lotion should be fairly easy to find.




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