...Ultra violet free tanning or self tanning which is also known as sunless tanning is a process in which chemicals are applied on the skin to produce an outcome similar in look to a conventional suntan. This process is known as fake tan. During the 1960s it was discovered that there is a link between skin cancer and exposure to the sun which resulted in the growth of fake tan.

Dihydroxyaceton (DHA) is the dynamic component in the sunless or self tanning lotions available in the market. DHA is not paint or a stain or a dye which produces the tan. The chemical reaction between DHA and amino acids in the dead layer on the surface of the skin causes the skin to tan. This chemical reaction is similar to the browning process during the manufacturing process of food. Fake tan obtained with the use...more

Tips About Sunless tanning And Its Products

...ial roof. It is estimated that companies producing the sunless tanning lotions are making over fifty million dollars each year. As awareness of the ravages that ultra violet light plays on the human body increases, some people are deciding that having a natural tan is not worth risking their lives over. One in five people will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. There is no need to increase the odds of this happening.

Self tanning lotions are very popular because they no longer cause you to look orange. Most have moisturizing ingredients that can help you keep your skin ...more

Indoor Tanning beds - All You wanted to Know!

...the degree of convenience that it has lent to their lifestyle. You can use it when you want it, how you want it, how often you want it, and all this at your own time schedules. Plus today, you are spoilt for choice, be it tanning bed lights, lotions or even pillows. With such a wide range of product availability, more and more satisfied indoor tanning bed users are starting each day looking better than they ever did before.

In any such high investment decisions, it ...more

Choosing The Right Tanning Product

...f desired.

Gels & Mousses: Gels are quickly absorbed into the skin and make for a great massage feel, while mousses penetrate the skin almost instantly, melting away as soon as they have been applied, giving a deeper colour.

Gels and Mousses are again ideal for Normal, Oily and combination skin, but not for dry skin as they often don't have enough moisture in them to hydrate the skin as they develop.

My Tip: purchase a gel or mousse that is coloured, so that you can see where you have applied to avoid streaking. Apply with long even strokes to avoid streaking and blend carefully around the elbows, knees and ankles to avoid any lines or white patches.

If you find that you have patches, simply squeeze some lemon juice into a dish and soak a cotton swab and rub over the area, this will remove the fake tan and allow ...more

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