What To Anticipate From Contemporary Natural Tanning Cream And Future Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Too much exposure to the sun's rays results in skin cancer for many people, yet those with higher melanin content in their skins are better protected against such a response. In the past, DHA was the standard way to bronze the skin without exposing it to UV rays. Today, there is a natural tanning cream may be able to produce the same results by increasing the melanin in the skin.

All bronzing products need to be safe, so consumers should use only those products that have been approved by the FDA. Those with this kind of approval will have been tested on large sample groups to assure that they are both safe and effective. Double blind studies are used to ensure that results are entirely objective.

DHA isn't the only way to obtain a sunless tan anymore. Some new chemicals have been discovered which are often used together with DHA to make the results more organic looking and less streaky. There are also temporary bronzers which make the skin look darker until they are washed off with water and a cleansing product. There are pills available that contain colorants, but they are not FDA approved.

Sunless tans don't act as sun blocks, so it remains important to apply sun screens whilst wearing a faux bronzing product. There are lotions available that have sun blocks in them but, since such products are usually washed off after a few hours, they remain an inefficient way to protect the skin against UV rays. Those wearing bronzers should always wear sun block.

The skin consists of an outer layer called the epidermis, which covers the dermis. The outer epidermis is the only part of the skin that is affected by sunless tans. In the Sixties, DHA became a common chemical to produce sunless tanning, but its results looked unnatural. Today, new chemicals and manufacturing processes have improved results.

Sunless bronzers come with a vast range of different effects, and need to be selected in accordance with one's own skin color. Those with deep skin tones usually require a deeper product whilst paler people require a more subtle effect if their results are to appear organic. There are products on the market that last only a few hours, until they are washed off.

Most sunless tans still use DHA as their primary active ingredient. Its reaction with the proteins in the surface layer of the epidermis is what causes the color change. This layer is constantly being renewed, so it's important to exfoliate prior to application. This removes the dead cells, allowing the product to produce organic, even results. Some lotions use temporary tints to guide a more even application. The tint is washed off as soon as the DHA has deepened the skin.

Tanning accelerators are an option that demands exposure to the sun. These lotions help the skin to produce more melanin when it is exposed to UV rays. These products don't protect against sun damage. In the coming years, scientists hope that they will be able to develop a natural tanning cream that increases melanin content without the need for UV exposure.




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