The Pro's and Con's of Sunless Tanning Products

Posted by The Popular News Today on Monday, November 21, 2011

By Adela Popescu


Sunless tanning products are becoming more popular as people want the benefits of getting a tan without the dangers of spending too much time in the sun. The choices for sunless tanning are quite varied, and you can find lotions, sprays, towels and other options. Getting the right look for you may require you to try a few different products. In this article we'll be discussing some different kinds of sunless tanning products and how they work.

One product that can make it easier to get a tan is a tanning accelerator, which contains tyrosine, an amino acid. This stimulates the formation of melanin, which allows you to tan more quickly. You have the choice of taking a tanning accelerator in pill form or getting a lotion that's applied externally. Since these products won't make you tan without some additional help, they require you to tan yourself either naturally or artificially. Keep in mind, though, that these products can make your life easier and also reduce the risks of the sun, as you won't have to expose yourself to either sunlight or the tanning lamp for nearly as long as you otherwise would. It's just important to understand that you won't get a tan by using a tanning accelerator alone.

If you want to get optimum results from sunless tanning products, you must do the right preparation before using them. One recommendation you should follow prior to using a tanning product is exfoliation, which is simply the process of washing away dead skin. This makes your skin more receptive to the product when you apply it.

A tan can give you a healthy appearance, but you also want skin that feels moist and comfortable. Some sunless tanning products will also moisturize your skin. That way, you can maintain your tan by applying this product daily and also keep your skin feeling great.

When you purchase any sunless tanning product, it's important to test it before you apply it all over yourself. Since your skin is unique and some people have certain allergies or sensitivities, you should stay on the safe side. You can easily test a product by choosing an area of your body that's not very prominent and observing what the effects are. By seeing how this small area looks compared to the rest of your skin, you can decide if you want to move forward. Such a test is a simple precaution just so you'll know what to expect. This article clearly shows that we do not need to spend hours in the sun or lying in a tanning bed to get a tan, there are different ways to go about it. Considerations of safety, endurance of tan, cost and convenience should all be thought about before deciding upon which method to use. Variation 3: When deciding on a course of action, consider the safety, length of time you want your tan to last, the convenience and expense of the product or salon. Some sunless tanning solutions require only weekly applications but are safe as well as effective. If you experiment, you'll eventually find a product that gives you just the look you want.




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