Self Tanners Are Easy Accessible

By Haywood Hunter


People are becoming more aware of the threat of skin cancer and the harmful ultraviolet rays that deliver it, thus many are discovering the use of self tanners. As opposed to traditional sun bathing, self tanners are a safe method to deliver a bronzed summer look. The market is currently bursting with different varieties of self tanners, each promising consumers a darker, deeper coloring with no pain involved.


The main ingredients in self tanners are dihydroxyacetone, also known as DHA, and erythrulose. These chemicals are completely harmless, with the only disadvantage being that they smell somewhat unpleasant. They work by dying the outer-most layer of your skin, the dead skin cells at the very surface which will gradually flake off.

A derivative of sugar, DHA dyes the topmost layer of the skin when applied to it. The dye lasts approximately a week and gradually fades if more solution isn't applied. Perspiring, exfoliating, and showering will exacerbate the loss of the tanning solution. Fortunately, self tanners can be reapplied as often as necessary in order to maintain color or increase the intensity of the bronzer.


Self tanners come in different forms, each uniquely suited to the needs of the consumer. These products come in sprays, foams, gels, lotions, towelettes and liquids. Considering that people are different and skin types vary greatly, self tanners come in a variety of applications and products. It is important to experiment. One can do so without fear because the color comes right off by doing several baking soda baths.

Self tanners are becoming more affordable as the technology behind the products gets better. Moisturizers with built in self tanners are priced around four or five dollars. These lotions build a slow, gradual tan every day as the consumer moisturizes. Sprays and gels, which lay an immediate foundation of color, begin at eight or nine dollars per bottle. Any of these products can be bought in the cosmetic section at a local supermarket or pharmacy.

High end labels will charge more for their products. Depending on the brand and location, self tanners can run up to one hundred dollars per bottle. Despite their high cost, consumers feel that they are making a good investment in these high end self tanners. Avoiding the risk of ultraviolet rays and assuring an even, natural looking tan is worth more than the money spent for some self-applicators. Still, there are those who prefer professional application to home application.

There are two differences between having a professional apply the tanning spray and the automatic jets of the booth. A professional can apply the spray tan evenly but you must wear a bathing suit or undergarments which will leave tan lines. The privacy of the booth will allow for a full disrobe but cannot ensure even and full coverage.

Self tanners are a safe and affordable way to develop a deep summer tan in mere days. Self tanners carry warning labels which suggest that consumers do a sensitivity test on a small area of skin to determine if the product causes any irritation. It is fairly uncommon for self tanners to cause allergic reactions. Most people find that they are a convenient and healthy way to gain color. Choosing self tanners that work for you might take some experimentation but it is well worth the trials.




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