What is DHA?

DHA is the main ingredient that makes your skin the brown color.Dihydroxycetone (DHA) is a derivative of certain plant sources, mainly sugar cane. In other words, it is not a spray paint, dye, or any of the other things that you hear rumors about.

DHA was first discovered in the 1920s after doctors realized that it had the ability to turn patient’s skin brown. It was discovered by accident, because it was routinely spilled on patients and staff who noted that it would turn their skin brown during medical procedures.

Is DHA safe?

The answer is yes. DHA was approved by the FDA as a permanent ingredient on their list of approved cosmetic ingredients in the 1970s. They approved DHA for topical application to the skin, as the research has proven that the coloring effect of DHA is a reaction with the amino acids in the serface layer of the skin. The skin reacts to contact with DHA by producing a brown color that resembles a suntan. The coloring effect of DHA on the skin has not been proven to be harmful in any way, on either a temporary or permanent basis. DHA-based sunless tanners have been recommended by the American Cancer Society, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Will it make my skin orange?

Though DHA got off to a rough start decades ago with the interdiction of certain sunless tanning lotions, which produced strange odors and orange like color results, the technology of sunless tanning has come along way. Today, sunless tanners produce beautiful, natural looking tans that are uniform in color and lack the odor once associated with sunless tanning.

What should I wear during my spray tanning session?

During your tanning session, you should wear dark-colored undergarments, a bikini, or disposables so that the clothing that you are wearing is not stained by the color guard (or bronzer) that is present during the first stage of the tan.

How long will the tan last?

Your tan will last anywhere from 5-10 days. The DHA reation will wear off as the upper layer of suface skin wears off. This happens at varying rates for different people, as everyone has different lifestyles, skin conditions, climates, and products that come in ontact with their skin.

Well, no more worries, because today there are more than ever sunless tanning products that look extremely natural. Here’s how sunless tanners work. The active ingredient is typically dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which reacts with amino acids on the outermost top layer of skin to produce a tan color without the sun. Look for DHA on the label.

The key to getting a beautiful bronzed look is to find the right sunless tanning product that is best for your particular skin type . One might work great for someone else but may make someone else look orange. You should always try out the product on a small portion of skin and see how it looks before using it all over. Also, try not to use a new

sunless tanner right before a big event. That’s just asking for trouble.

There are different ways to get a sunless tan. You can go to a salon and get a spray tan done. They are a bit more expensive but usually worth the cash. Spray tans look very real, and you can go to any shade you want. If you have a big event coming up, this is the option to go for. It’s a guarantee, not a trial and error situation. The people who do these spray tans are usually very well trained.

Most people who are going to go the sunless tanning route will do it themselves, which is great. You will definitely save some money that way. Lotions and sprays work the best. Before applying the product you should shower and exfoliate. Exfoliation is important to remove all the dead skin cells before applying a sunless tanner. Try to apply evenly and use caution in areas such as the knees and elbows, where you can get blotchy easily. Remember, this is like a trial and error. You have to find the sunless tanning product that works the best with your skin type.