Thursday 15 March 2012

Best Tanning Lotion: Discover What You Need To Know

By Haywood Hunter


We all like the sun kissed- bronzed look. However, one cannot afford to spend hours together on the beach to achieve that perfect tan nor can everyone afford a professional spray service to maintain that tan. Solution to this problem is using the best tanning lotion.


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The market is flooded with different products. This makes it is difficult for the consumer to choose the best tanning lotion to suit their requirements. Here are five tips that may help you choose an apt cream or spray for your skin type.

One of the most important aspects to look for is the Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) content. This is the ingredient which reacts with amino acids in the skin to create the tan. The higher the content therefore, the quicker the process will be.



Possibly the most important number given on these products is the Sun Protection Factor (SPF). As it suggests, this rates how protective a product is against the Ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) light which is given off by the sun. It is most important to have a higher number when first tanning, if partial to burning or skin irritation, and most certainly for the under 18s.

Coloring Agent: This facilitates monitoring of your tanning application. This helps a person to check in real time the shade to get the shade they want. Some sprays and creams go clear and hence it is not possible to monitor the progress of application. If you are picky about getting your tan right, opt for something which has a coloring agent.

Bronzing Agent: it is important to always check the ratio of bronzing agent before purchasing the application. This plays a vital role in achieving that beautiful sun kissed look. The higher the quantity of bronzing agent leads to deeper tanning.

The process of sunbathing strips away much of the moisture over time, and can damage the skin permanently. To help counteract this, it is good to look for a product containing skin conditioner. A barrier is created on top of the skin, essentially locking in moisture and ensuring that scaly skin does not develop.

When lying in the sun, it is important to care for the skin, and selecting the best tanning lotion is one way to ensure this. It is important to understand that each product will react differently from person to person though, so it may take a little time to find just the right one.




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