DHA is very important in the metabolism of the carbohydrates and is known as a sugar that has a dull color.
The dead cells are the ones the DHA interacts and can be found in the epidermis's outermost layer.A natural pigment called melanoidin is formed after the DHA reacts to the amino acid located in our epidermis and the melanoidin helps by bonding proteins in the cells of our skin. The change in our skin color will last for about a week after the bonding of the DHA with the amino acids in our epidermis.
The melanoidin along with the melanin in our skin are very helpful in absorbing the rays of the sun.
An SPF 2 does not totally protect the skin from the suns rays as majority of self tanners offer.It is also a good idea to wear protective eye wear and sunblock if you plan on being in the sun for a long period of time. Keep in mind that you can find tanning products in the market that are made to make the skin look naturally tan.
In about three hours from the initial application, the sunless tanner will dry and give you a tan that lasts all week.
A week is just a general time line for how long a sunless tan should last, but it all depends on your skin and what part of the body has the product on it. Where you place the product in your body matters because some parts that are applied with the product will have a longer effect as compare to the other parts of the body.
So, where does the tan go?
One of the main cause of the fading of the tan is when the dead cells are taken away when you take a shower and do other things. Every month our skin rejuvenates itself.
It is highly recommended by many companies to reapply the tanning product every 3 to 4 days so as to maintain the tanned look in your skin.Some products may last longer, but this factor depends on the brand being used.Experimenting with sunless tanners is good, so you can find the one that fits you and your body the best.
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