Sun Laboratories offers you the best sunless tan for less

Have you ever wondered how sunless tanning products work? How they produce that deep, dark summer tan you've always wanted without ever having to spend any time in the sun or under sun lamps? The science behind the best sunless tanners is very simple actually. Here's how they work:

Sunless tanning lotions contain ingredients that interact with the skin cells located on the outermost layer of skin, known as the epidermis. It is important to note that sunless tanning lotions don't penetrate the skin any farther than the outermost layer and aren't absorbed into the body so they can't cause any systemic effects.

While there are several different formulations for sunless tanning lotions, the best ones such as those provided by Sun Laboratories, use a simple, colorless sugar known simply as DHA or dihydroxyacetone. This sugar, when applied to the skin, undergoes a reaction with dead skin cells that is ultimately responsible for the change in the color of the skin. This reaction and resulting change in color generally lasts for around a week from the initial exposure.

The human body sloughs off millions of dead skin cells from the epidermis every day. This process is designed so that we have an entirely new epidermis every 35-45 days. This is the main reason that the effects of a sunless tanning product application fades over time and is why it is recommended that those looking to keep their "tan" all summer long reapply the product every three days or so.

Some sunless tanning products rely solely on the action of the DHA to produce a tan, others also incorporate a bronzer into their formulation. A bronzer doesn't depend on a chemical reaction to produce a tan. They produce an instant color that is easily removed with the use of soap and water. While sunless tanners don't rely on the application of bronzers every day to produce the tans they want, the addition of the bronzer can help with the application of the sunless tanner, ensuring a smooth, even application. Bronzers can stain your clothing, so be careful when using a product that includes a bronzer and allow for plenty of drying time.

Regardless of the mechanism used to create the sunless tan, it is important that while tanning with Self tanning lotions is 100% safe, these products aren't designed to protect you from the damaging UVA and UVB rays of the sun. Make sure that you look for products that include a sunscreen in their formula or use a separate sunscreen before going out.

If you are ready to start tanning the safe way, it's time to visit Sun Laboratories. They offer the best quality sunless tanning products that can provide the deep, dark tan you've always wanted without the dangers of UV radiation exposure. Their products use DHA and bronzers as well as other, skin nourishing ingredients designed to improve the look and feel of your skin and to help create an even, streak free tan. For more information regarding the benefits of Sun Laboratories' self tanner lotions, please visit http://www.sunlabsonline.com