By Haywood Hunter


The beauty and cosmetic industry has had a series of beauty products, but none has received as much hype as instant self tan beauty products. These are basically self tanning products that guarantee a beautiful fake tan without the high risk of subjecting the skin to unsafe UV rays from the sun or artificial rays from tanning beds. Instant self tan products have been in existence since the 60s when the first of these products were released to the market.

With technological advancements, these products have evolved to become a safer and effective way of giving an instant self tan effect that is both natural and very realistic. It is no wonder they are the most preferred alternative for fake tan effects than sun bathing and use of tanning beds.

This also meant that there is no shortage of instant self tan products to use for consumers looking to achieve natural tanning results. They are generally grouped into two: topical instant self tan lotions and sprays, and tanning pills and tan accelerators meant for swallowing. Before discussing the topical instant self tan category, there is one widespread misconception that should be set straight.

Most people often assume that the instant self tan products would double up as sunscreens. While they do produce a natural tan effect, it should be made clear that they do not introduce melanin into your skin, the way alternative tanning methods do. As such, you should ensure you apply sunscreen each time you go out in the sun so as not to subject your skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Besides, investing in a good quality sunscreen will mean you will end up with an even, natural tan since it will complement your instant self tan.

The first type of instant self tan that you can avail is the cosmetic bronzers. They are the most instant self tan product you could ever get in the market. They are the easiest to use and they wash off easily with water and soap. Cosmetic bronzers can be availed in form of powder, lotions, and creams. Note that the tan effect lasts up until it is washed; hence many people consider it as more of a form of makeup.

Second on the list of instant self tan products are sunless tanning sprays and lotions. They are undoubtedly the most effective instant self tan products the market has ever had. They contain DHA (Dihydrozyacetone) as one of the top ingredients. This list also contains sunless tanning products such as creams and mists, all which contain this active ingredient.

Once the darkened effect is formed, it can last up to 10 days as the skin will change color almost immediately. The DHA is FDA approved, and is simply a colorless sugar that causes the reaction between dead skin cells and the instant self tan.

Most people are often concerned by the fast rate at which the instant self tan effect will last. Generally, because the skin goes through a series of wear and tear and ultimately regeneration, the fake tan effect is bound to fade off over time. This explains the reason why instant self tan products are affordably priced to ensure consumers can easily avail them and reapply as and when they wish to maintain the tan effect.




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