mercredi 21 mai 2014

Ingredients In Best Sunless Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Knowledge is a fundamental possession in many fields and beauty is not an exception. To buy the best self tanning lotions one requires some prior knowledge in beauty products. Advertisements in the market are merely meant to win the confidence of the buyer. The chemical composition of most lotions however remains the same. Some of the ingredients contained in tanning products are the discussion of this article. One can gain some real knowledge in buying tanners by reading it.

The first thing to do before making the payment is to observe the list of ingredients on a product one intends to buy. The list contains all substances in the lotion and their percentages. Most commonly, the ingredients will be bronzers, moisturizers, sun-screens, and tanners. Researching each component to understand what the product actually does before buying would be nice.

No matter what is said in the advertisements, active compounds in a majority of tanning commodities are erythulose and dihydroxyacetone, abbreviated as (DHA). Both DHA and erythulose are sugars which may be plant derivatives or products of industrial processing. The level of concentration of the 2 compounds in a product determines its ability to tan the skin. Producers provide varying levels of concentration to suit the varying skin types of consumers.

The choice of level of concentration of erythulose and DHA should be dictated by skin complexion. Strong concentrations do best on dark skins while mild concentrations are great for lighter skins. Applying products with high concentrations of dihydroxyacetone and erythulose on light skins may cause a bad effect due to excess tanning. To know skin type and optimal levels of dihydroxyacetone and erythulose to use should seek counsel from a dermatologist

Erythulose and DHA work by undergoing a reaction with epidermal amino acid to produce a brown complex. The reaction is referred to as Maillard reaction. The brown complex lasts for not more than four days. As dead epidermal cells slough off, the brown color fades too. The only way to maintain the tan is to reapply the lotion twice in a week.

To get the best results from a tanning product, the application procedure is very important. The first application should be done heavily followed by lighter applications to maintain the tan. The skin should be cleaned properly before application. Products with erythulose alone cause a slower change in color as compared to those with DHA. Erythulose therefore provide a better option for people who need a gradual color change. Some manufacturers combine the two for a longer lasting tan.

Additional components such as bronzers, anti-aging agents, perfumes, and moisturizers are very important. Moisturizers keep the skin moist, speeding up the color change. Bronzers darken the skin although they wash away in water. Anti-aging additives are good for keeping the skin looking young and beautiful while perfumes give a nice aroma. Enzyme tyrosine accelerates the color change by triggering excessive production of melanin.

It may take some time before the desired effect is achieved. This should not cause one to change products often, because allergies and other skin reactions may result. Once a suitable product has been found it would be a good idea to stick to it for a while. Also, beware of expensive but ineffective products on the market.




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