How To Stock Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


There are several products on the market that give very elegant tanning effects when used correctly. It should however be known that it takes some great deal of knowledge to choose the right product. The right information about skin type, application procedures and content of the product is important when in need of a good choice. This article has good information on how to choose a good sunless tanning lotion for any skin type.

The first thing to know is skin type. There are three major types of skin types and each may have several sub-types. The types are fair, medium or olive, and dark skin. Fair skin burns easily and should not be exposed to sunshine or tanning beds. Medium skin experiences a good tan when exposed to the sun and does not suffer burning while dark skin does not burn. Dark skin however does not tan when exposed to the sun either.

Tanning lotions can be grouped into five main classes, that is, facial tanners, accelerators, tingle, bronzers, and moisturizers. Each class of products works differently to give different outcomes within different periods of time. Although they all achieve similar results, how the results are achieved differs widely. Skin type should determine the choice of product because the ingredients and concentration of the ingredients differs in different products.

The concentration of a lotion is measured according to the amount of DHA and erythulose it contains. DHA and erythulose are the ones that cause tanning and are the key active ingredients in most lotions. They do this by reacting with amino acid in dead epidermal cells. Low concentration products should be the choice for fair-skinned people because high concentrations also cause burning.

Skin is kept moist and soft by moisturizers in a lotion. Moisturizers should be considered because the moisture helps the skin to tan faster than when the body is dry. Bronzers are also important and they are of two types. The two types are gradual and immediate. Immediate bronzers cause a darkening effect on skin immediately they are applied whereas gradual bronzers need time to build up the tan. The choice between immediate and gradual bronzers should depend on how urgently the tan is required.

The tingle is a feared additive, but it gives very elegant results if applied in the right way. First, it causes a sense of irritation causing the body to turn red. The feeling can be very uncomfortable, but it lasts for a few hours and a nice tan is built. Tingle is recommended for people who are just getting started with tanning. It builds the initial tan that should then be maintained by applying other tanners frequently.

Accelerators are the other essential additives that beginners should consider. Accelerators and maximizers that contain aloe help in slowing the aging process and improve ability of the skin to heal. They also speed up tan formation. A list of all ingredients a lotion contains is printed on the container.

The effect caused by tanners fades away with time because dead epidermal cells slough off daily. The effect of tans only happens in the outermost skin layer and is lost when cells that form the layer slough off. To keep the tan fresh, one has to reapply the lotion frequently.




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