Tanning

Tanning for women, has been a priority during the summer months for decades. It wasn't until the 1900s that sunless tanning products were introduced. The first sunless tanning products available on the market were the sunless tanning lotions. The fad quickly caught on, and today, self-tanners are a regular household item that is used year round.

With all the negative consequences of the sun, sun that in many areas sunbathing is only an option in the summer. The sun affects our skin in many ways. Overexposure to the sun has a number of negative consequences which includes the risk of cancers. There are three types of cancers that are associated with overexposure to the sun: Melanoma, which is the most dangerous of the skin cancers, and can lead to death, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.

Other negative side effects of the sun include age spots and freckles. Also, skin that has been overexposed tends to become thick and leathery.
Sunless tans were not only created to achieve a golden, bronzy tan year round, they are intended to keep you from the harmful effects of the sun.

Types of Sunless Tanning Products

There are many different brands and types of sunless tanning products. One simple search on the net will yield many results. With so many brands and types, it is important to know a few simple things to look for in the products. First the ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA) should be in the ingredients. This is the ingredient that is responsible for turning the skin brown. It is a colorless sugar that interacts with the dead cells of the skin.

Sprays: Sunless tanning sprays are very popular today and are a method to achieve a sunless tan. This type of self tanner is easy to use and comes in an Aerosol tan. The can is held about six inches from the body and evenly applied. The formula has a tint to it, so the tanner is aware when they spray, which parts of the body they have sprayed. The spray can also be sprayed to a high quality paper towel and rubbed onto the body.

Mousses: Mousses are another great self tanner and one that is very easy to apply. The mousse is somewhat like the self-tanning lotion and is applied to the body and evenly rubbed. This self tanner, too, begins to start tanning the skin within a few hours.

Lotions: Lotions are definitely the most popular of the self-tanners. Lotions are applied to all parts of the body and can be various shades and begin to tan the skin within a couple hours. The self-tanning lotion tan lasts about between seven to ten days.

Each self tanner has its advantages. Some prefer tanners prefer tanning with a lotion, as they are accustomed to applying lotions. Each, however, is effective. The length of time the tan lasts on the skin is typically five to seven days, which makes the tanner quite affordable. Sunless tans are the healthy alternative to sunbathing.