Self-tanning: pros and cons

29 July 2023, 00:22 | Health
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How wonderful in summer! At this time, we allow ourselves to lie in plenty in the sun, on the river or sea shore, returning home rested, with a magnificent tan.! However, many vacation in the summer, alas, is not available.. What to do in this case?

Now this problem is solved. All kinds of self-tanning products come to the rescue.

Some women are afraid to use such products due to rumors of dry skin, the visual effect of " Therefore, some do not risk resorting to this type of artificial tan.. However, you can try to delve into the very essence of the products used for self-tanning, and find out exactly how to use them..

Self-tanning products are made on the basis of chemical elements and pigments that make the outer layer of the epidermis darker.. In self-tanning products, the active ingredient is dihydroxyacetone.. This substance reacts with dermal keratin proteins, resulting in the release of melonoidin.. The structure of melonoidin is similar to melanin, which allows you to get a chocolate skin tone.. Substances called bronzates are another component of self-tanning cream and are microparticles that make the skin shimmer.

By following the instructions exactly, you can avoid any complications.. if dry skin appears at the application site, it can be softened with moisturizing milk or cream. It should also be remembered that self-tanning products are not a protective factor against the harmful effects of sunlight..

Before applying the product, you need to carefully treat the skin with a scrub or peeling, which will cleanse it of dead cells, allowing the tan to last longer.. It should also be remembered that shaving the outer layer of the epidermis injures, damaging the tan itself.. To avoid the effect of " Light hair, as well as light-colored hair, must be carefully removed, not allowing it to stain when applying the product to the face..

The most uniform application provides self-tanning from the sprayer. The first twenty minutes after applying the self-tanner, you should not come into contact with various textiles, since the self-tanner is almost not washed off..

Self-tanning time depends on the characteristics of the skin and its type and usually lasts from half an hour to six hours.. A quick result does not mean the reliability of your chosen remedy.. The fact is that fast-acting agents are washed off as quickly as they appear..



The duration of self-tanning cannot be precisely determined. For each skin, this period is individual.. Since the upper layer of the epidermis is updated daily, after two to four days, self-tanning becomes paler.

To renew self-tanning, all procedures undertaken before its first application - cleansing the skin, removing hair and putting on gloves - should be repeated again.. With the help of such procedures, a tan can be maintained for a long period of time..

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