You have been anxious about the ill effects of the sun, and no longer want to get a natural Tan. A sunlesstan seems like a good idea, but this concerns you also. You may be thinking of instant tan products when they were first introduced, they turned you orange, and were smelly. With more information available about the risks associated with excessive sun exposure, more and more people are using fake tanning items. This has led to more product research and advancement in the instant tan products.

How do Sunless Tans Work?

All instant tan lotions rely on the same ingredient to produce the tanning, DHA or dihydroxyacetone . DHA works with the amino acid found in the skin cells on the surface. The DHA and amino acid interacts to create your darker skin. Different fake tan products have varying amounts of DHA. Your skin will become darker with products that contain more DHA. The distinctive smell of the fake tan product is caused by the DHA. Many of the products contain ingredients to cover up this smell , but there will still be a special, distinctive, pronounced scent.

When you begin to use a self tanning product, go with one that has less of the ingredient, DHA. It will not appear natural to have a drastic change in coloring, from pasty white to golden brown instantly.

Sunless Tanning lotions have improved immensely since they were first introduced. If you choose the product wisely, and apply it correctly, you will have a natural looking tan without having to get in the sun.

Check out Fake Tans for more information on applying Fake Tanning Lotions.