By Haywood Hunter


Too much exposure to the sun's rays results in skin cancer for many people, yet those with higher melanin content in their skins are better protected against such a response. In the past, DHA was the standard way to bronze the skin without exposing it to UV rays. Today, there is a natural tanning cream may be able to produce the same results by increasing the melanin in the skin.

Sunless tans are considered to be products that should be FDA approved to ensure their safety and efficiency but there are products on the market that are not approved by this organization. It's important to use products that have been put through extensive testing that reveals that they are efficient and safe. Studies need to be double blind and randomized.

Today, DHA is no longer the only way to produce a fake bronze. There are other chemicals that have also been found to produce a more organic look. There are bronzers that create the illusion of a tan, and are washed off using water and cleanser. A more permanent glow can be achieved using products containing tanning agents. There are also tablets with colorants that can be taken, but these have not been FDA approved for this kind of use.

Bronzers cannot protect the dermis from the harmful effects of the sun unless they have a sun screening ingredient. Most sunless tanning products are worn for only a few hours, or are washed off after a night of sleep. They are thus not ideal as sun screens. Those wearing them should always ensure that their skins are protected through frequent application of a screening product.

The skin consists of an outer layer called the epidermis, which covers the dermis. The outer epidermis is the only part of the skin that is affected by sunless tans. In the Sixties, DHA became a common chemical to produce sunless tanning, but its results looked unnatural. Today, new chemicals and manufacturing processes have improved results.

Sunless tans are able to produce a range of tones and depths. It is thus important to consider the type of skin one has when choosing a product. Usually those with olive skins need deeper tones whilst pale skins appear more natural when a lighter bronze is applied. Some lotions offer an instant tint that is intended to help make application more even. The temporary tint is washed away as soon as the semipermanent color has developed.

The most frequently used active ingredient in sunless tans is DHA. Its reaction occurs on the epidermis' outermost layer. This is a layer that is always renewing itself, so it is covered in dead skin cells. Exfoliation before application helps the product to act on the correct layer and prevents dry skin from absorbing more pigment than is desirable.

There are tanning accelerators on the market that are used to stimulate the formation of melanin. However, these only work when the skin is exposed to the sun. In the future, scientists hope to be able to stimulate melanin production without the need for sun exposure. Natural tanning cream may eventually stimulate the epidermis into creating its own melanin to protect against the sun more effectively whilst bringing an organic sunless tan.




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