Outdoor Sun Tanning Lotions

Outdoor Sun Tanning Lotions

Is using outdoor sun-tan lotion bad for you when in a tanning salon?

is using outdoor suntan lotion bad for you when you are in a tanning bed?
i use an spf 4, thast for outdoor, bad?
its not an oil its justa cream lotion.

its not bad for you but it won't accelerate your tan.

Sun Creams Lotions Tan Tanning Sunburn Astral Suntans Sunbathing, UK, 1950 $19.99 Sun Creams Lotions Tan Tanning Sunburn Astral Suntans Sunbathing, UK, 1950 - Premium Poster

Sunless Tanning $79.66 Sunless tanning (also known as self tanning, fake tanning, or UVfree tanning) refers to applying chemicals to the body to produce an effect similar in appearance to a more traditional suntan. Sunless tanning arose in response to links between sun exposure and skin cancer discovered in the 1960s, along with other alternatives to natural sun tanning such as the use of a sunbed or tanning bed.The most effective products available are sunless tanning or self tanning lotions and sprays that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. The tan is not a dye, stain or paint, but a chemical reaction between the DHA and the amino acids in the dead layer on the skin surface. citation needed] This is similar to a reaction well known to food chemists called the Maillard reaction. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 118 Publication Date: 2010/07/15 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.28 inches

Woman Sun Tanning on Meadow, Elevated View $24.99 George Marks Woman Sun Tanning on Meadow, Elevated View - Photographic Print

Young Woman Sun Tanning on Cruiser Deck $24.99 George Marks Young Woman Sun Tanning on Cruiser Deck - Photographic Print

Woman Sun Tanning on Beach, Low Section $19.99 George Marks Woman Sun Tanning on Beach, Low Section - Photographic Print

Woman Sun Tanning on Beach, Elevated View $19.99 George Marks Woman Sun Tanning on Beach, Elevated View - Photographic Print

Tanning Bed $70.1 A tanning bed or sunbed is a device emitting ultraviolet radiation (typically 95 UVA and 5 UVB, +/3) used to produce a cosmetic tan. Regular tanning beds use several fluorescent lamps that have phosphor blends designed to emit UV in a spectrum that is somewhat similar to the sun. Smaller, home tanning beds usually have 12 to 28 100 watt lamps while systems found in salons can run from 24 to 60 lamps, each consuming 100 to 200 watts.There are also high pressure tanning beds that generate primarily UVA with some UVB by using highly specialized quartz lamps, reflector systems and filters. These are much more expensive, thus less commonly used. A tanning booth is quite similar to a tanning bed, but the individual stands while tanning and the typical power output of booths is higher. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/07/15 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches

L'Oreal 5-ounce Sublime Bronze Deep Natural Self-Tanning Lotions (Pack of 4) $53 Beautiful tan skin comes naturally with these L'Oreal sublime bronze deep natural self-tanning lotions. Rich in vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant, this quick-drying lotion replenishes skin as your sunless tan develops gradually.Brand: L'OrealSize: 20 ouncesDimensions: 3 inches high x 1 inches wide x 1 inches deepPack of 4 tanning lotionsDue to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns.

Sunless Tanning Gel by Hampton Sun $45.99 A nurturing & replenishing self-tanning gel Formulated with natural & organic ingredients including walnut oil aloe & vitamins A through E Creates a natural-looking streak-free tan within just a few hours Leaves skin sleek & comfortable without lingering scent Contains no sunscreen Hypo-allergenic & dermatologist-tested for safety Scent: Original

SPF 8 Sun Tanning Gel by Hampton Sun $49.99 A satiny tanning gel spray Formulated with powerful anti-oxidants to lessen premature signs of aging Contains natural & organic ingredients including walnut oil aloe & vitamins A through E Nourishes & shields skin while activating the process of an even tan Leaves skin luminous & comfortable without feeling greasy Ideal for skin types with a healthy base tan Hypo-allergenic & dermatologist-tested for safety Scent: Original

SPF 30 Sun Tanning Lotion by Hampton Sun $49.99 A satiny tanning lotion spray Formulated with powerful anti-oxidants to lessen premature signs of aging Contains natural & organic ingredients including walnut oil aloe & vitamins A through E Nourishes & rejuvenates skin while activating the process of an even tan Offers maximum UVA/UVB sunburn protection Leaves skin soft smooth & luminous without feeling greasy Hypo-allergenic & dermatologist-tested for safety Scent: Original

SPF 15 Sun Tanning Gel by Hampton Sun $49.99 A satiny tanning gel spray Formulated with powerful anti-oxidants to lessen premature signs of aging Contains natural & organic ingredients including walnut oil aloe & vitamins A through E Nourishes & shields skin while activating the process of an even tan Offers UVA/UVB sunburn protection Leaves skin luminous healthy & rejuvenated without feeling greasy Ideal for those who desire a tan but is worried about damaging UV rays Hypo-allergenic & dermatologist-tested for safety Scent: Original

Sun Clock Sundial Verdigris $62.99 Sun Clock Sundial Verdigris

Dha: How Sunless Tanning Lotions Work

"Most people who benefit from the use of sunless tanning lotions don't ever stop to think about how they work. After all, they're just glad that they work, providing natural-looking tans without requiring them to go out into the sun. But perhaps you've mused upon the fact that sunless tanning lotions are a really interesting product. And perhaps you've wondered how they do what they do. Do they dye the skin? Are they safe? These are the questions that a few people have wanted to know about sunless tanning lotions.

The answer that these people is looking for is simple. DHA. Okay, maybe it's not that simple, but once you know a little bit about it, the sunless tanning lotion process is easy to understand. Basically, the important ingredient in any sunless tanning lotion that you might use is an ingredient called DHA, short for dihydroxyacetone. This is a natural ingredient (a carbohydrate actually, see there is such a thing as good carbs!). Believe it or not, it's basically a sugar.

Way back in the 1920's, DHA was being used for medical purposes and it was discovered that it turned the skin a darker color than it naturally was. It was then that the idea was sparked that would eventually lead to the creation of sunless tanning lotions. But original plans were derailed and the first sunless tanning lotions (which didn't come out until forty years after that discovery) didn't make good use of DHA. It wasn't until the 1970's that the FDA approved the use of DHA for cosmetics and it wasn't until the 1980's that it became the primary ingredient in sunless tanning lotions.

Okay, so now you know the history of how DHA came to be an important part of sunless tanning lotions but how does it work? Basically, this sugar forms a natural reaction with your skin cells that results in the changing of skin color. Varying amounts of DHA within the sunless tanning lotions will produce varying shades of color because higher concentrations of DHA will have a greater reaction with the skin and create a darker coloring. Because the DHA is only reacting with the outer layers of the skin, the sunless tanning lotion is designed to have a temporary effect. Hence the maintenance that you do to keep the tan looking fresh.

So, in a sense, yes – DHA does dye the skin although it does so through a natural chemical reaction. Is that safe? DHA has now been on the FDA's list of approved cosmetics products for over 30 years. The worst thing that your skin is likely to experience as a result of the reaction is a mild tingling or slight irritation. Other than that, the product is considered to be safe. People who have lingering concerns about the effects of UV rays from natural outdoor tanning and indoor salon tanning often find that the use of sunless tanning lotions is a preferable alternative to getting the tan that they desire."

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