Sellers Of The Best Sunless Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Like in other fields, having knowledge in the field of beauty is very important. To get the best self tanning lotions one must have some background knowledge about beauty products. Advertisements in the media are simply meant for winning the confidence of buyers. The chemical make-up of most lotions, creams, and other sunless tanners remains constant. This article discusses some of the major ingredients. After reading this article one should have the right information to be able to buy good products.

Before deciding to buy a product, one should study the list of ingredients printed on the container. The list indicates all substances inside the commodity and their respective percentages. Commonly, the ingredients are moisturizers, sun-screens, tanners, and bronzers. If possible one should research each component to know its effect before buying.

Erythulose and dihydroxyacetone, shortened to (DHA) are the key active compounds in a majority of tanner regardless of what the media claims. Dihydroxyacetone and erythulose are both sugars that may be derived from plants or processed in companies. The amount of these compounds in products dictate there capability to change the color of the skin. Since there are many skin types, producers avail different concentrations.

The choice of level of concentration of erythulose and DHA should be dictated by skin complexion. Strong concentrations do best on dark skins while mild concentrations are great for lighter skins. Applying products with high concentrations of dihydroxyacetone and erythulose on light skins may cause a bad effect due to excess tanning. To know skin type and optimal levels of dihydroxyacetone and erythulose to use should seek counsel from a dermatologist

Erythulose and DHA work by undergoing a reaction with epidermal amino acid to produce a brown complex. The reaction is referred to as Maillard reaction. The brown complex lasts for not more than four days. As dead epidermal cells slough off, the brown color fades too. The only way to maintain the tan is to reapply the lotion twice in a week.

To get the best results from a tanning product, the application procedure is very important. The first application should be done heavily followed by lighter applications to maintain the tan. The skin should be cleaned properly before application. Products with erythulose alone cause a slower change in color as compared to those with DHA. Erythulose therefore provide a better option for people who need a gradual color change. Some manufacturers combine the two for a longer lasting tan.

Additional substances such as perfumes, moisturizers, bronzers, and anti-aging agents are very essential. Moisturizers keep a moisturized skin, accelerating the process of color change. Although bronzers get washed away by water, they darken the skin. Anti-aging additives keep the skin good-looking and young while perfumes emit a nice fragrance. Enzyme tyrosine is said to accelerate color change by stimulating excessive synthesis of melanin.

It needs some time to achieve the desired effect. This should not be reason for changing products often because skin reactions like allergies may result. It is advisable to stick with single product that one finds suitable for a while. Also, beware of ineffective products that cost highly on the market.




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