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Fake tan or sunless tanning is a method of tanning your skin without the aid of sunlight. This practice became popular after the 1960s, when scientists revealed the dangers of UV (ultraviolet) light from tanning beds and the sun itself, and the increased likelihood of developing skin cancer.

The majority of spray tanning products use a chemical compound called DHA (Dihydroxyacetone), which appears in concentrations which range from three to five percent. This DHA concentration may be altered to offer lighter and darker shades. The keratin reaction protein which is present in human skin combined with DHA is ultimately what causes the pigmentation.

DHA should not be confused with paint, dyes or stains. Instead, it creates a chemical based reaction using amino acids within the skins dead surface layer. Another pathway is called the Maillard reaction, a process which food chemists are familiar with that produces the same browning that is seen in culinary storage and manufacture. DHA does not influence the skin’s underlying pigmentation and it does not need ultraviolet light exposure for fomenting colour change.

Despite this, twenty four hours after applying the sunless tanner, the user’s skin will be greatly vulnerable to ultraviolet light, so during this time those using such tanning products should stay indoors and out of the sun. Antioxidant creams can also be used to lower the production of free radicals. While most sunless tanning products have sunscreen as an ingredient, the effect won’t last long once applied.

Because sunscreen alone will absorb UV light, preventing it from getting to the skin, tanning will not occur. Research also shows that sunscreen products which contain an SPF (sun protection factor) of eight determined by a UVB spectrum might lower the synthetic capacity of vitamin D by as much as ninety five percent, while sunscreen products rated at SPF fifteen can lower synthetic capacity up to ninety eight percent.

To achieve a sunless tan, some people will also take pills which have β-carotene. While the government of the United Kingdom has approved these tablets for food coloration, users must exercise caution when using them for tanning purposes as they could become hazardous if consumed in high doses.

The sunless tanning products sold by McDaid Pharmacy are safe, tested and effective. They include BPerfect Tan Mousse, BiaBelle Hydrating Foam Tan, Cocoa Brown 1hr tan, and the Tan Republic Self-Tanning Bed Sheet Protector. These products will help you safely get the attractive tan that you desire.