December 4, 2011
A Healthier Way To A Golden Glow With Sunless Tanning
People have become more aware of the harmful damage that can be caused from a tanning bed or laying in the sun. As a result, Sunless Tanning has become a popular alternative. This method uses chemicals applied to your skin to produce a natural looking tan. There is no risk of skin cancer from using this method.
Having a tan has many benefits. It can make you appear thinner, younger, and hide unsightly veins. Many people agree that having a tan gives off a more healthy appearance. You always feel better with a soft glow, too.
Unfortunately, the more we learn about the sun and the damaging effects it can have on our skin, the less inclined we are to spend more time in it. Skin cancer awareness has caused people to fear the sun and too much time in a tanning bed. People everywhere are lathering on layers of sunscreen to help protect their skin.
But with UV-free tanning, you don’t have to worry about too much sun exposure. Spray tanning uses a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to cause a chemical reaction with the amino acids in the dead layer on the skins surface. It then causes the skin to darken in color. The color will gradually fade over the next 3-10 days, sometimes longer.
DHA will not permanently change the color of your skin because it is not a dye. It is completely safe to use. You never have to worry about this method harming your skin or causing premature wrinkles. It completely washes off your skin after a week or two.
Products that contain DHA can be applied in several ways. You can purchase lotions or creams from salons and various drug stores and watch your “tan” develop within a couple of hours. Another option is to go to a salon and step into a machine that sprays your tan on. Lastly, you can have someone airbrush a professional looking tan on you by hand.
Purchasing a cream or lotion and doing it yourself is the most cost effective. However, it can be tricky to make sure that you have applied it on evenly, especially in hard to reach areas. Stepping into a booth and having your tan sprayed on can cost a little bit more, but you can purchase a membership or a package that can save you a lot of money in the long-run. The last option costs the most because it requires someone to personally spray your body with an airbrush gun.
The benefit of having the machine or airbrush gun tan you is more even results. The booth takes less than a minute, while being sprayed with an airbrush gun can take quite a bit longer. It is important to note that a spray tan will not provide protection from the sun, so be sure to continue wearing sunblock when you are in the sun’s rays.
With skin cancer on the rise, it is a good idea to opt for Sunless Tanning. The results can look very natural and provide a healthy glow without risking premature aging. If you like the glow from a suntan, but are worried about the risks of too much sun exposure, you will most likely enjoy UV-free tanning. It is cost effective and a safer, healthier way to achieve a natural glow.
Before you buy anything online, make sure you check Sun Labs specials on sunless tanning. Sun Laboratories also has a great specials on self tanner products.
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