What to Look for in Sunless Tanning Products

Posted by The Popular News Today on Saturday, June 18, 2011

By Adela Popescu


Are you wondering how to choose the best sunless tanning products from the multitude of choices? The first step in finding the right product is finding out what will work with your skin type. Some testing will be required to find the best one for you as each one will work slightly differently. As you begin your search for the best sunless tanning product, use these guidelines to help you.

There is quite a range of prices for the different sunless tanning products. The most expensive isn't necessarily the best but there are differences in quality. DHA will be an active in ingredient in the effective self tanners. Not all products contain the same amount of DHA, and the more of it there is, the darker and quicker the tan. On the other hand, if the concentration of DHA is too low, the effect can be too much orange in the skin. To some extent, the better quality sunless tanning products cost more, but you should mainly look at the labels to make sure you are getting what you are paying for.

If you will be spending lots of time outdoors in the sun, it might be a wise idea to pick out a self-tanner, which also provides sun protection. Oppositely, you'd have to apply sunscreen by itself. One way or another, make sure you are protected if you are going to be spending time in the sun, as most sunless tanning products are not designed to perform this function. Before choosing a self tanning product, think about how much you desire your face to be tanned and to what degree. Most people who want a tan want their face to be darker along with the rest of the visible parts of their body, but some products contain ingredients that are irritating to the face. Naturally you do not want to get any of the solution/cream/lotion in your eyes, and there may be slight eye irritation if you apply to much around your eyes. Just a word about how strong the smell is for these products; the stronger the smell, you'll likely find will tend to have more of an effect if your skin is sensitive in terms of aggravation, etc. There is also a correlation between non-comedogenic sunless skin tanning brands and degree of irritation to the facial skin.

There are a lot of variations, and that includes a kind of product that really isn't self tanning; however it's often classified as one. Skin bronzers really are more of a make-up than a self tanning product, but they do give you the "instant" look. These products really are something like one-day solutions because they will come off so easily. You cannot get a bronzer tan wet unless you want to lose it; however the genuine self sunless tanners take a little time and will not wash off - they are temporary but last longer than bronzers.

It's helpful to have so many sunless tanning options because of the concerns with sun exposure and tanning beds. Still, you have to read the labels and try to find products that are well reviewed, as not all of them will give you the results you want. To find the best sunless tanning product for you, use these tips during your search.




About the Author:



{ 0 comments... read them below or add one }

Post a Comment