What One Must Know About Sunless Tanning Verses A Natural Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Sunless tanning can be defined as the use of chemicals on the skin's surface to create an effect similar to that of a natural tan, or a suntan. Sunless tanning is also known as a UV-free tan, a spray tan or a fake tan. Sunless tanning has been practiced since the 1960's when health experts discovered the possibility of contracting skin cancer from a natural tan, like those from sunbeds.

People have loved the sun ever since their existence, and still do. However, in light of the information that reveals the harmful effects of the sun, people have started to prefer sunless tanning methods. They are an artificial form of suntan, but are nonetheless considered as much safer than the sun. A natural tan could cause serious sunburn, which is extremely bad for the skin, and also causes other skin diseases.

Sunless tanning creates a good skin tone without exposure to the sun. There are plenty of sunless tanning products available in beauty stores. These include sunless tanning creams, foams, sprays, gels, towelettes and lotions. Creams were the earliest on the market, while other products, like sprays and foams came later on. Improvements in the products have been made over the years, and new products have also been introduced.

It is not always easy to get a good tan from the sun. You need to expose your whole body for the right length of time, in order for the tan to develop, but also to avoid sunburn. People find sunless tanning products to be easier to use. On the product itself, are details of the ingredients used, and instructions for how it should be used. Always read this information, and if you feel it necessary, ask for a medical practitioner's advice on the sunless tanning product.

Over the years, the beauty market has been flooded with many sunless tanning products, which has made it hard to know which are real and which are counterfeit. Credible retailers may offer sufficient advice on the best and most effective products. However, it is best to consider other alternatives to sunless tanning before embarking on the practice. This will guarantee the best results possible and with minimal loss, if any.

Sunless tanning can save plenty of time, and the aesthetic quality is quite good. It is a hassle-free way of getting the right tan without using the sun. Some products are also good for hydrating the skin, which is an important part of the skin's health. Still, a natural tan offers the skin vitamin D, which is beneficial to the body. Fungal skin problems can also be reduced through UV exposure.

On a downside, sunless tanning can be negative economically, due to the high cost of buying and using the products. Still, sunlamps found in sunless tanning beds use UV rays that are similar to those produced by the sun, and can cause skin cancer. A natural tan can also cause premature aging of the skin if it is exposed for a long time to UV rays.

Find out all you can about a sunless tanning product before buying it. You could also ask the opinion of a dermatologist. While we still need the sun, it is not recommended to expose your skin for long hours to Ultraviolet rays. Both unnatural and natural methods of tanning have their advantages and disadvantages.




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