The Advantages Of A Good Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


It is a well known fact that for years self tanning lotion has been used as a safer tanning option. Formulas have changed a lot during that time. The brands and formulas are all but endless. And the price range is equally as broad.

In the 1920s German scientists stumbled onto the skin coloring effects of DHA, a white crystalline powder that attracts water molecules from the surrounding environment. This is now the main additive in self tanners. These scientists noticed after a spill that the substance turned the surface of the skin brown.

A well known maker of tanning products created the first self tanner. Other companies followed suit, marketing their versions of the product. However, none of the products of this time truly satisfied the needs of the consumer.

The false orange hue was not what they were looking to achieve. Since then, the products have become more advanced. This is not to say that all products work well today. There are some, however, that do. They tend to be expensive. The amount of DHA contained in the lotion is the main thing to consider. This is because it is what determines the level of darkness one will achieve. A higher level will produce a darker tone.

More recently, one has an array of other options. Air brushing, spray tanning, injections and even permanent tattoos are being used more and more frequently. However, these methods don't offer the moisturizing effects that lotions do. Many people who have naturally fair skin feel that having darker skin is really important to their appearance.

In earlier times, skin that was tan was not acceptable because of it's association with being from a lower working class. This is not at all the case today. There is a huge market and suppliers find that their products produce high profits. The largest number of users of self tanners are fair skinned women. However, both men and women find them useful. Whether to have a more even skin tone or to appear a lot darker, a tan is desired by many.

In recent years, those with fair skin have not been the only ones using self tanners. There are those who already have tan or dark toned skin who desire to be even darker. Women of color are now tanning. Those who do use these products enjoy the benefits of a more even complexion. And if the lotion contains shimmer, the golden effect is a welcome enhancement to their already exotic appearance.

Using a lotion containing DHA is said to be safe when used externally and applied as directed. Even women who are pregnant can use it without fear of harming their unborn child. It is clear that using it is much safer than sun exposure. The only safety concerns would be if the product were to get into the eyes, nose, or throat somehow, or if one has an allergic reaction to it.

The option of using a lotion for tanning can be a benefit as far as budget is concerned. Research your options and check out any online reviews that you find. See what brand is rated best. It should not be difficult to find a good self tanning lotion.




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