Which is better to choose tanning

Since the 20s of the last century, perfumers, and therefore, ladies of all ages, have experimented with cosmetic products that can imitate a natural tan. First came the bronzants - something like a foundation that paints the body in the desired color, and after the first one the shower is completely washed off. Later, from the 60s, avtobronzanty, or what we call self-tanning, settled on the counters. Their current maximum is to hold a golden or chocolate effect for 3 to 14 days.

There are few contraindications, but they exist. You can not use tanners and bronzator:

• in inflammatory processes on the skin (rash, ulcers);
• after surgery, unhealed wounds and cuts.

Manifestation of tanning can be called a completely natural process, just the substances that are produced in the epidermis under the influence of sunlight, produced by artificial means, but the very darkening of the skin itself remains the same.

Three main substances that are able to trigger this reaction have been discovered and used today:

• dihydroxyacetone (dihydroxyacetone),
• acetyl tyrosine (N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine) and
• erythrulose (erythrulose).

Getting into the stratum corneum of the skin, reacts with proteins and amino acids, forming a brown pigment. Use both in autosungs, and as the amplifier in bronzant. It is considered the safest. Artificially produced from hypoallergenic sugar beets, sugar cane, palm oil or glycerin. The percentage indicates the intensity of the impact of funds. Darkening begins after 3-4 hours, is able to keep the color from 3 to 5 days.

• When interacting with the skin, an unpleasant odor is released.. Many brands try to drown out his perfumes, sometimes quite successfully.
• Dry skin. The higher the intensity indicator of tanning color, the more such a preparation dries the skin, therefore, in addition to the main substances, tanning products include moisturizing and nourishing natural ingredients: honey, ginger, decoctions of herbs and vitamins.
• Instability when interacting with oxygen and high temperatures. In other words, it is impossible to keep tanning for a long time after opening the package, just as keeping bottles, jars and napkins in the summer in the sun, and in the winter at the heating devices. If the drug has changed color to use it is already contraindicated, dangerous free radicals begin to form in it.
• Uneven flushing. The drier the skin, the faster the dead cells change. It is necessary to choose drugs with moisturizers and continue to feed the already bronzed body with moisture.
• Uneven coating and an unpleasant carrot shade. The natural color of the tan of the upper horny layer, as it turned out, is just that - orange or reddish. It becomes brown under the influence of the sun during chemical reactions in the deeper layers of the skin, when tissue is “burned through”, which is dangerous for humans, and as a result there is an increased production of melanin.

First of all, natural coloring additives bronzanty - caramel, carmine, extracts of walnut peel or sugar cane, henna, carrot oil and the like. Under the influence of ultraviolet they darken on the skin and give a shade of bronze.These properties and provided them with a place in the main part of conventional bronzers.

Secondly, use auxiliary active ingredients. So, recently, dihydroxyacetone was learned to combine with Melanin - melanin (eumelanin or pheomelanin). Eumelanin is responsible for producing a dark shade of brown pigment, and pheomelanin is responsible for producing red. Red pigment is needed for a more natural tanning effect, for example, in the winter, when the vessels narrow and the skin becomes bluish. Sometimes auxiliary active components perform two tasks at once - they provide a beautiful tone and help to avoid streaks and spots that are not uncommon when using pure DHA. Most often, erythrulose is used for these purposes, a little less - acetyl tyrosine.

Eritruloza (raspberry sugar) - natural acid, participates in the process of formation of brown polymers - melanoids. It is extracted by processing ripe raspberry berries or, more often on an industrial scale, from polysaccharide molecules with additives of natural dyes. It can be used alone or as a supplement to DHA for deeper penetration into the skin to achieve a long and even tan. It manifests itself in two or three days, is retained - up to 7 days. Disadvantages: with more than 5% of its content in the product gives a yellow color.

N-acetyl-L-tyrosine - amino acid, natural accelerator of brown pigment production without sun. The effect is in 3 days, the reaction finally stops in a week. Retained on the skin such a tan to 14 days. However, experts are wary of this component: today there is no experimental scientific evidence confirming the safety of its long-term use.

By appointment avtobronzanty subdivide:

• for body;
• for face;
• universal (for body and face).

Tanning produced in the form:

Oils - A good remedy for dry or fading skin. It is easy to apply, but to distribute evenly the first time is quite difficult. Can not be rubbed so that there is no spotting.

Gel - it is put easier, after all its oil does not enter its structure. Easily distributed, dries quickly, can clog pores. Not recommended for dry skin.

Lotion or milk - they allow to apply tanning with a thin layer, they are absorbed for a relatively long time. Liquid composition provides uniformity and ease of distribution over the skin. With a thick layer can leave a sticky effect. The lotion is good for normal skin, the milk is recommended for dry, fading and tender.

Spray - The easiest way to get even tanning from the point of view of consumers. Economical, absorbs quickly (no more than 10 minutes), does not leave stickiness. Sometimes it is required to slightly adjust the distribution of the means with the palm of your hand, but in no case can you rub it in: stains or streaks will remain. Dries the skin.

Crema - not for beginners. It is required to feel how much mass is needed for each part of the body. The thicker the layer, the more intense the color will be. It is applied easily, allows you to control the coverage area, is absorbed for a long time. Ideal for applying to exposed areas of the body - legs, shoulders and arms. Does not overdry the skin, but leaves a slight stickiness for several hours.

Mousse or foam - The texture is light, quickly absorbed and distributed over different surfaces of the body. As a rule, they contain many moisturizers and nutrients. Suitable for different skin types.

Napkins - used to maintain a uniform tan on certain parts of the body. Especially important for owners of light and dry skin. Some use skill is required.

Tan 2 in 1 - There are many drugs that can, in addition to tanning, nourish, fight against aging of the skin, tighten it, model and resist cellulite.For example, tanning care with an instant lifting effect or a moisturizing lotion with a slight tanning effect.

The principle of selection of bronzator for the face:

• gel and powder - for oily and normal skin;
• cream, stick - for dry skin.

There is the ability of the skin to produce a specific shade inherent in each individual that does not change under the influence of DHA or acetyl tyrosine. That is, what is a natural tan when exposed to the sun on the stratum corneum, so will be artificial with a slight correction of coloring matter.

Therefore, choose tanning based on the individual characteristics of the skin:

• "Clair", "light" - for light and very light skin.
• "Moyenne", "Medium" - a product with such a marking is suitable for owners of leather with a peach shade, light brown or chestnut curls or similar shades to these indicators.
• "Fonce", "Dark" - for burning Spaniards with dark hair and dark skin.

The choice of means is also influenced by the PH of the skin. For this reason, for people with delicate thin, sensitive, dry and fading skin, it is better to use tanners in which the content of dihydroxyacetone, erythrulose and acetyl tyrosine does not exceed 5, and sometimes 3%, and moisturizing nutrients are mandatory. For oily and problem skin tanning is selected with anti-inflammatory components.

• One week before the procedure stop using cosmetics containing alpha acids (Alpha Hydroxy Acids, AHA).
• Conduct allergic and test on the intensity of the funds.
• 2-3 days to spend depilation necessary body parts.
• Take a shower with scrub half an hour before applying tanning
• Apply the drug on the body (gloves) bottom-up, starting from the legs - from the feet to the thighs, from the hands to the shoulders, the stomach - in a circular motion. Next, shoulders and back, hands last. On the knees, elbows, ankles means less applied. First, the outer parts are processed with denser skin, then the inner ones, with a more delicate covering.
• Apply the drug on the face You can use a cotton pad and only after moisturizing cream. Eyebrows, basal areas of the hair and the area of ​​the growth of eyelashes before the procedure, lubricate greasy cream. Begin with the cheeks, followed by the forehead, the nose, the lower part of the neck, the back of the head and the ears. The excess is removed with a cotton towel.
• After full absorption wash hands thoroughly with soap.
• Moisturizers apply after complete drying of the drug, you can consult the numbers indicated on the packaging of the auto bronzer.

Lavera - German Bio-avtobronzant for mixed, oily, susceptible to inflammation, super sensitive skin. Fully natural product with a set of nutrients and body care products. Gives the best natural tan. Leaves stickiness.

Nivea presents a series of lotions: Sun Kissed Skin - moisturizing, with a gentle tan effect; Sun Touch - tanning The composition includes nutritional and regenerating components. Sunburn falls and goes smoothly. Can be used every day to maintain the effect. Sun Touch - in some cases gives a yellow tint.

Lancaster - Moisturizing Emulsion - lotion, which can be chosen for any type and skin tone. Great choice for light, convenient for beginners. It appears gradually, it is necessary to apply daily, layer by layer. Unfortunately, it is quickly washed off.

Sensai - Silky Bronze Self Tanning - gel, economical, quickly absorbed, does not load the pores, gives a beautiful color, but leaves a sticky effect and gives off an unpleasant smell.Comes off unevenly: full peeling is required before a new tanning layer can be applied.

Sun look - inexpensive Polish avtobronzant-cream, waterproof, with quite resistant filters of protection from the sun. Short shelf life. May cause allergies.

Bondi sands - prepared the foam for dark eyes. Perhaps this is the darkest shade of all possible, judging by the reviews. Butter, milk Bondi Sands - for a uniform gradual light golden shade, lotion - for the instant effect of a natural tan.

Kolastyna - inexpensive lotion with the most excellent reviews: uniform golden hue, no stains, with moisturizing, high durability. Spray of the same company received mixed reviews. Color saturation is much lower than stated, the effect is unstable.

Loving tan - Australian product for the medium, dark and ultra dark. Mousse provides a natural olive tan color in just one application. Nice smell and only rave reviews. Keeps on the sea, however, less than the stated 10 days almost doubled.

Sexy hair - gives a pleasant golden-bronze shade with a shine effect. Suitable for both face and body. Nice smell. For darker color it is necessary to apply 2-3 layers. Resistant, withstands the load of sports competitions in gymnastics and ballroom dancing.

Avene - moisturizing milk and cream. Users have a very dense texture. Suitable for medium and dark skin tones, the light-skinned appears unpleasant yellow tone. The smell is unpleasant, but tolerable. The color of tanning turns out to be close to chocolate, flickering is noticeable only under artificial light. Saved for a long time - without support for at least 5 days, it comes off evenly, completely.

Dior - spray Bronze, is considered one of the best autosungs. The color is even with a matte effect, like after applying powder. Does not leave stains. Dior cream tan also proved to be excellent, but it dries the skin and has a not very pleasant smell. Dior tanning oil contains nourishing and moisturizing substances, has a pleasant smell. Cute shades of tan.

Green planet (Green Planet) - moisturizing milk-avobronzator with Aloe Vera and vitamin E, eliminates dryness and flaking, resists free radicals, prevents aging. It is quickly absorbed 5-7 minutes, does not leave stickiness. Color is soft brown, without carrot shade. It is washed off evenly, without spots.

La mer - lotion for snow white, gives a very light shade of tan, for maximum effect will require about 3-4 layers. Pleasant aroma, washed off evenly, well moisturizes.

Biokon - spray for express tanning. Economical and affordable tool. It does not finally manifest itself after 2 hours, as stated, but after 6-8. The smell is unpleasant, but it gives a wonderful color, without yellowness. Rinse evenly. In the rating of customers takes the 2nd place among cheap funds.

Uriage - Bariesun gel for sensitive skin of the face and body. Pharmacy option. It does not dry, but moisturizes the skin, the tan is natural, dark. Nice smell. Comes off evenly.

Means perfectly smooth minor defects and irregularities: a grid of blood vessels, specks, scars. Additional nourishing and moisturizing ingredients take care of the skin. The body throughout the year has a well-groomed and healthy look rested person. Autosagar is enjoyed by oncologists and dermatologists.

A comparison of popular tanners in the following video.