Why Sunless Tanning Is Certainly Safer Than Exposing The Skin To The Sun

By Haywood Hunter


Despite the many warnings about just how dangerous prolonged exposure to the sun can be many people still crave a tan and they keep braving the dangerous UV rays to achieve this goal. Using lotions that protect the skin against the effects of the UV rays can only be partially effective. Skin cancer and a host of other skin conditions are often directly linked with exposure to the sun. Those that feel they simply must sport a tan will be better of considering sunless tanning lotions.

There are numerous products aimed at providing an almost instant tan. It is important to find a product that is suitable to the skin type it will be used on. The internet can be a valuable resource in this regard. There are many sites dedicated to this topic. Some provide detailed reviews of some of the products and others even have discussion forums where users can ask help and advice.

Consumers should nevertheless be discerning when they obtain advice from other consumers. Advice and feedback that is extreme in either direction, either extremely positive or utterly negative, should be disregarded. It is best to heed advice that is objective and balanced. It is also important to remember that all products are not suitable for all types of skin. What works well for one person may produce disastrous results in another.

It may also be wise to peruse fashion magazines and other publications that specialize in consumer advice. Many publications review a variety of products and publish a comparative table of results. For the very best results, however, it would be best to ask a skin specialist to analyze the skin and to recommend products that will work best with that type of skin.

Most professional beauty therapists agree that it is a big mistake to purchase any cosmetics, including tan lotions that are produced by unknown manufacturers. Trying to save money by buying cheap and untested products can lead to bitter disappointment and very poor results. They can even cause extensive damage to the skin. The best advice is therefore to either buy the best possible product or to rater do without it altogether.

Many beauty products contain allergens. Consumers should make sure that they are not allergic to any of the ingredients before they purchase the product. It may be best to ask advice at the salon selling the products or to contact the manufacturer for detailed information. New products should always be applied to a small area of skin to see if there are any adverse reactions. If there is, the product should be avoided.

It is a sad fact that many manufacturers and consumers still do not heed the needs of the environment. Nobody should ever purchase a product that has been tested on animals. If the product does not specifically state that no animal testing has been done, then that product should be shunned.

There can be no doubt that the sun causes a variety of skin problems. Young people especially often ignore this fact but most of the negative effects cannot be undone when they manifest later on in life. If a brown or golden body is desired, it is certainly better to opt for lotions that will provide the desired effect artificially.




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