Central Facts Regarding Self Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


Self Tanning, also called sunless, involves applying specific chemicals to the skin in order to produce a result similar to a suntan. This practice has become more popular since the 1960s. This came after health officials were linking sun exposure and sunbeds to skin cancer.

Today, Carotenoid-based products are commonly used. Carotenoids are found in nature, particularly vegetables or fruits that have highly pigmented color. These products also contain beta-carotene, an ingredient that is both permanent and natural.

There are pills that can be used as a sunless product. These pills include beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is not known to cause any side effects, though excessive intake can sometimes cause the skin to develop a orange or yellow hue.

On the other hand, Canthaxanthin has been linked to side effects such as hepatitis, retinopathy and problems with the digestive system. This ingredient, when consumed, deposits within the body, even to the fat layers under the skin. The skin then turns an orange or brown hue. Typically canthaxanthin is used exclusively in color additives found in food.

There are other products that may be used, most including ingredients such as Tyrosine, Afamelanotide, or DHA, dihydroxyacetone. Bronzers are another option for a temporary tan. They can be found in sprays, lotions, gels, mousses, powders and moisturizers.

It is important to note that most of these none of these products do not include ingredients for sun protection. They do not provide any protection against ultraviolet rays from the sun and so if sun protection is desired, persons should get sunscreen. Tanners can trigger allergies and stain clothes as well.

Self tanning is an alternative to sunbeds and outdoor tanning. It offers the same or similar results as sunbathing or sunbed usage, but do not have such harmful risks. These sunless methods may come in topical or pill form.




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