Friday, September 25, 2015

By Haywood Hunter


There are many types of skin and some of them are brown, black, white, and red. Skins may be oily, scaly, or dry. For this reason, some people find it important to apply self tanning products to give skin extra nourishment. Most commercial brands have dihydroxyacetone as the main component responsible for causing the color change in skin. Dihydroxyacetone is normally shortened as DHA in most publications. Using commodities that have DHA eliminates the need to use sun beds or hours spent on the sun in order to tan skin.

Dihydroxyacetone is available in two main forms. The two forms are chemical and natural versions. As suggested in the names, chemical form is manufactured while the natural form is derived from plants. Using products that contain the natural form is recommendable because they are harmless to human bodies. Since the chemical version is manufactured, it may contain some chemicals that may be unsuitable for the body.

Human skins have three major layers, the inner, middle, and the outer layer. The outer layer, called corneum is where tanning takes place. Corneum layer is made of dead cells which have amino acids as main building blocks. DHA reacts with the amino acids to change the color of the layer. The reaction happens externally and is very safe and non-toxic. This makes DHA a danger-free and recommendable product.

The color change is also never permanent and reapplication of the product is required periodically for the tan to be maintained. In most cases the time required before reapplying the product is 10 days. Some product formulas combine DHA and another tanning compound known as erythulose. The mixture of the 2 substances causes a more pronounced and longer lasting tan than when they are used singly. When used alone, erythulose works just like DHA with the only difference being that it takes a longer period for the tan to form.

Tanning products are the best option for people who want to achieve a radiant skin because of several reasons. Besides being a safe option, there is no need for one to waste a lot of time in sun bed or the sun trying to get tanned. Excessive exposure to sunlight is also known to cause skin cancer in most skin types hence options that involve UV are not good. Also, the risk of getting skin burns is eliminated.

Skin cells get rejuvenated by tanners making the skin appear young and wrinkle-less. Unwrinkled skins appear young and striking. As opposed to this secure method that causes no harm, sun bathing destroys skin supporting tissues. When supporting tissues get damaged, skin starts to age. Sun rays also cause wrinkles something most individuals try so much to prevent.

Tanning compounds also contain extra substances that keep the skin moisturized all day long. One should however know that commodities that contain moisturizers do not cause the skin to tan immediately. It may take several days of using the product for the tan to form. This is the best option for people who want there body to tan gradually not fast.

Other additives of importance are sun protection compounds. Such additives protect the skin against harmful beams from the sun. These additives are particularly essential in areas with hot climates.




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