Tanning Lotion – Sun Tan Today
Tanning lotions are an essential part of any beach trip, as much so as sunscreen. Whether you are near the shore now, or getting ready for a sunny vacation, the suntan look is part of our culture.
The sunshine seems to go well with our health, beauty, and wellness. Suntan is that look of sunshine.
Before using any sun tanner product it might be wise to chat with your doc to see what current sunning recommendations are.
There are many different products on the market today for tanning. Tanning products can come in lotions, tanning oils, tingle lotions, bronzers and accelerator lotions.
Tanning oils are an old product. Perhaps it is baby oil. Perhaps it is coconut oil. They grease your skin, but do they help it tan? Many think not, however these products remain a popular favorite.
Tanning accelerator lotions help to increase the speed of the tanning process. Accelerators boost the body’s natural ability to create melanin, which is the enzyme in the body that helps skin to color. Many accelerators can be used in natural sunlight and in tanning beds.
Bronzers are considered the fake tan in a bottle. This tanning lotion will produce a darkened appearance on the skin through a dying it. They will usually wash off with soap and water. A bronzer should be purchased in one to two shades darker than the natural skin pigment. Bronzers can come in spray, lotion and oil forms. They do not leave the skin orange like the old self tanners did.
Tanning in natural sunlight can be some what dangerous now. With the creation of tanning lotions that contain a SPF 15 or higher can help with protection from harmful rays and still allow for a tan.
Since tanning slowly depletes moisture from the skin, adding Aloe Vera to a tanning lotion can be very beneficial. Aloe Vera will help to keep moisture held in the body. Hemp oil is another beneficial ingredient that many of the tanning lotions will contain. This ingredient also helps the body to retain moisture. Of course any lotion with added Vitamin E can also help the skin to be healthier. Silicone based lotions can also help to hold the moisture in the skin. Any tanning lotion that adds moisture to the skin or helps hold it into the pores can leave skin with a soft, silky feeling.
Tingle tanning lotions work in the same way that accelerators do with one addition in the ingredients. This extra ingredient causes a tingling sensation where the lotion is applied to help bring blood closer to the surface area of the skin.
Tanning lotions that are paraben free are the better and newer products on the market. There has been a lot of controversy about the use of Parabens in tanning lotions and many types of makeup on the market. They have been shown to have a weak estrogen like activity which could be a factor in many breast tumor cases.
Airbrush tanning is a newer product added to the market. It is a more precise way of obtaining the fake tan. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and bronzers are mixed together and used with air pressure to evenly cover the skin with a realistic looking tan.
Not all tanning products actually tan your skin. Some are colorants, so it is wise to know the difference between them. As well, study the importance and benefits of sunscreen for your health if you are planning sun exposure during your use of tanning lotion.
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