mercredi 17 avril 2013

Central Facts Regarding Self Tanning

By Haywood Hunter


Some time around the 1960s, studies by health officials related to skin cancer and sun exposure and sunbed impacted the way many people chose to tan. Following this study, the emergence of self tanning, or sunless, became more popular. These methods and products allowed individuals to tan their skin in a similar way, without the high risk of side effects.

Carotenoid-based products are the most effective for these purposes because they contain beta-carotene, which is both natural and permanent. Carotenoids are found naturally in fruits in vegetables, they are what give them strong colors.

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.

Canthaxanthin is another ingredient that may be found in these pills, though it is not very common. This is because it has been linked to harmful side effects such as hepatitis, destruction to the digestive system and canthaxanthin retinopathy. Canthaxanthin is believed to work by depositing throughout the body, particularly in the fat layers below the skin, causing the skin to develop a brown or orange coloring. Typically Canthaxanthin is found in color additives used for food.

Other products exist for this purpose. These products may include ingredients such as dihydroxyacetone, DHA, Tyrosine or Afamelanotide. There are also bronzers that are an option for temporary tans. These products come in many forms: moisturizers, mousses, lotions, gels, powders, and sprays.

None of these sunless formulas include ingredients designed to protect against sun exposure. Therefore, individuals seeking sun protection should look into sunblock products. Keep in mind that self tanners may cause allergies and are capable of staining fabrics.

A popular alternative method to sunbeds and outdoor tanning is self tanning. This process can result in a tan that is similar to, if not better than, that obtained through other means. Some examples of common sunless practices: topical creams and pills.




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