Self tanners are products used to create the tanned effect on the skin without exposing it to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. They produce an immediate tanned look without having to expose the skin to harmful sun rays. Additionally, some of the best self tanners can be worn and removed at will.
There are three main categories of self tanners
They are as follows.
- Bronzers. These are generally cosmetic products applied on the skin to give it a tan. For some consumers, they are the best self tanners available since removing the tan involves washing it off with soap and water. They are especially best for people who love going out spontaneously but can’t leave the house without the golden glow look.
- Lotions and sprays. Like the bronzers, these are also applied on the skin. The tanning effect can be seen immediately or take a couple of minutes or hours to be noticeable. The active ingredient in these products is dihydroacetone (DHA), a sugar which interacts with skin cells giving them a darker-golden look. Inhalation of DHA can have some side effects
- Self tanning pills. These pills are ingested and their active ingredient changes the color of the skin cells.
