The 11 Best Self Tanners, According To Skin Experts
Huff PostMost people are well-informed of the health risks posed by tanning beds and unprotected sun exposure. If you need a refresher, however, Dr. Brendan Camp of MDCS Dermatology in New York City recently reminded us that UV radiation from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds and sun lamps is a known carcinogen responsible for causing skin cancer as well as premature skin aging. Fortunately, the beauty industry has afforded glowy-skin seekers tons of safe and UV-free alternatives that offer sun-kissed results without having to log hours in the sun or on a tanning bed. Celebrity esthetician and Austin, Texas-based medical spa owner Kristin Gunn said that “elf tanners come in a variety of forms creams, mists, lotions, gels and even milks,” which means there’s something to meet everyone’s needs and preferences. According to board-certified dermatologist and skin care brand founder Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, most self-tanners work by using the color additive DHA, a type of sugar that interacts with the amino acids in the skin’s surface layer to produce color.
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