2006-10-30 05:41:54 · 12 answers · asked by Gina 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Tanning Lotions
What are Tanning Lotions?
A tanning lotion is a lotion that contains the bronzing ingredient DHA. DHA is a colorless sugar that interacts with the dead skin cells located in the stratum corneum of the epidermis. As the sugar interacts with the dead skin cells, a color change occurs. The color change usually lasts about five to seven days from the initial application.
Tanning lotions can be applied daily to keep skin well moisturized for an even glow that fades gradually.
Tanning lotions may produce an uneven color on people with sun-damaged skin. Tanning lotions may produce an uneven color on people with older skin or mottled or freckled skin. Hair and nails may color, but not the lips. Scars usually color poorly.
Types of Tanning Lotions
One group of tanning lotions is known as a bronzer. Bronzers are usually available in lotions, powders, gel formulations, and produce a darker color on the skin by the use of water soluble dyes. Bronzers color the skin immediately. The color begins to fade after the first wash.
Brands of Tanning Lotions?
Tanning lotions are made by Jergens (Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer), Olay (Olay Quench Radiance Reviver), Sun Laboratories Tan Overnight, and Lancome Soleil Flash Bronzer.
Benefits of Using Tanning Lotions?
By using the self-tanning lotions and avoiding a lot of sun exposure, you will decrease your risk of getting skin cancer. However, make sure you get some sunlight. Sunlight is an important factor in helping your body make vitamin D. Vitamin D is a vitamin that dissolves in the body's fat. The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus.
2006-10-30 05:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that eating lots of Carrots and putting some carrot juice in you tanning oil helps...and Tan at the pool I do but make sure to reapply that tanning oil ( with some spf in it) so that you don't burn you'll just tan
2006-10-30 05:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Tia 1113 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural glow moisturizer... Not only does it make your skin feel good, you get a little color gradually and it doesn't look funky.
Stay out of tanning salons - they're not a "good" tan...
2006-10-30 05:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray tanning. It is non-cancerous to the skin. It moisturizes, but the only downfall is it only lasts 10 days or so.
2006-10-30 05:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by marshmellow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have tanning places that will spray on a tan for you.
2006-10-30 05:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by grneyz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do it right, the spray tans are fabulous. They only last about a week, but they are relatively inexpensive.
2006-10-30 09:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunshine.
2006-10-30 05:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
exfoliate really well, and use a home spray tanner or good quality self tanner...but if you don't prep your skin by exfoliating first any tan will look bad, and come of in blotches.
2006-10-30 05:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by kat k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a spray can
2006-10-30 06:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by flavorlicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
johnsons holiday skin... it is a life saver!!!! £5!! x
2006-10-30 05:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋