How Self Tanning Lotion Generates A Beautiful Glow
1. Self tanning lotion works, but how it works can be
confusing. It is designed to interact with the skin in such a
way that it grows darker when applied. The skin is made
up of two layers and it is the outer layer, the epidermis,
where tanning lotions work.
3. Self tanning lotion is designed to darken the epidermis's
outermost layer. This should be achieved without
damaging the inner layer. Sunbathing turns the inner layer
of the epidermis, the stratum basale, darker. However,
without lotions that contain sunscreen, it can take time
and could be hazardous.
4. The stratum corneum or outer layer, on the other hand, is
where tanning lotions have the most effect. To achieve the
best results, therefore, finding lotions that work best on
the stratum corneum is important. Despite this fact, the
use of self tanning lotion is not a new concept.
5. The first to introduce self tanning lotion was Coppertone,
who released their product in 1960. Since that time many
changes have been made as it originally turned skin
orange. The result is tanning products that can turn skin
from a dark tan to anything lighter with applications using
various methods.
6. Self tanning lotion often takes between 45 minutes to one
hour before it starts working, then another two hours to
dry. However, with self tanning lotion containing
dihydroxyacetone the color lasts between five to seven
days. This is because this ingredient interacts with dead
skin cells in the epidermis turning them dark.
7. Fortunately, today there are many options when it comes
to self tanning lotion. Sprays, powders, and moisturizers
make application of self tanning lotion easy and
convenient. However, it is important to remember that
few, if any, self tanning lotion products contain sunscreen,
so precautions should be taken.