Promoters Of The Best Sunless Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Knowledge is a fundamental possession in many fields and beauty is not an exception. To buy the best self tanning lotions one requires some prior knowledge in beauty products. Advertisements in the market are merely meant to win the confidence of the buyer. The chemical composition of most lotions however remains the same. Some of the ingredients contained in tanning products are the discussion of this article. One can gain some real knowledge in buying tanners by reading it.

The first thing to do before making the payment is to observe the list of ingredients on a product one intends to buy. The list contains all substances in the lotion and their percentages. Most commonly, the ingredients will be bronzers, moisturizers, sun-screens, and tanners. Researching each component to understand what the product actually does before buying would be nice.

No matter what is said in the advertisements, active compounds in a majority of tanning commodities are erythulose and dihydroxyacetone, abbreviated as (DHA). Both DHA and erythulose are sugars which may be plant derivatives or products of industrial processing. The level of concentration of the 2 compounds in a product determines its ability to tan the skin. Producers provide varying levels of concentration to suit the varying skin types of consumers.

One must pick the concentration of erythulose and DHA depending on skin complexion. Strong concentrations should be for dark-skinned people and mild concentrations for light-skins. Applying high concentrations of DHA on light skins may cause excess tanning which may again be bad. It is advised to seek dermatological advice about skin type and optimum concentrations of DHA and erythulose to use.

DHA and erythulose work by reacting with amino acid in the epidermis to produce a brown-colored complex. This reaction is known as Maillard reaction. The brown complex that results does not last more than three to four days. The brown color fades away as dead cells slough off the body. The tan can however be maintained by reapplying the product after every four to ten days.

The procedure followed when applying a product plays a big role in the results achieved. The initial application should be heavy followed by light applications for maintaining the tan. Before applying, one should make sure that the skin is cleaned properly. Products that contain erythulose only cause a slower color change in comparison to those with dihydroxyacetone. Erythulose is therefore a better solution for individuals who desire a gradual body tan. Some products mix the two compounds to achieve a tan that lasts longer.

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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