The effect of a natural tan without the sun – why reach for self-tanner?

You dream of a healthy, golden tan all year round? Your body deserves the warm rays of the sun, but its direct action has adverse effects on your skin. Self-tanner is a safe alternative that allows you to get a natural tan without the risk of burns and photodamage. Check out why you should reach for it!

Sunless tan: modern skin care

A tan has always been associated with attractiveness, a healthy appearance and a radiant complexion. However, prolonged exposure to UV radiation – both natural and artificial – leads to accelerated skin aging, pigmentation disorders, weakening of the hydrolipid barrier and even skin cancer.

Modern skincare is all about protection and prevention – which is why more and more people are turning to self-tanners as an alternative to the sun. Modern formulas of such products not only provide the effect of a beautiful tan all year round, but also often contain skin care ingredients that take care of moisturizing the skin of the face and body.

How self-tanner works? The mechanism of sunless tanning

Self-tanner is a cosmetic that gives the skin a tan color without the need to tan in the sun. It works in a completely different way than UV rays – it is safe and does not damage the skin.

What makes the skin brown?

The main ingredient in self-tanners is DHA (dihydroxyacetone) – sugar, which acts only on the surface of the skin. It does not penetrate deep and does not affect pigment cells (melanocytes), so it does not cause photoaging or hyperpigmentation.

How DHA works?

DHA combines with amino acids found in the outer layer of the skin (i.e. in dead skin). This reaction results in the formation of melanoids – naturally brown pigments that make the skin look tanned. This is the so-called maillard reaction – similar to that which occurs, for example, when caramelizing onions or baking bread (although in this case without the temperature).

Why it's safe?

Self-tanner works only on dead skin, so it does not damage the skin. No need for UV exposure. This is a great alternative for people who want to look rested and tanned, but without the risk of photo-aging or burns.

Why you should? Benefits of using self-tanner

Safe tan without the risk of sunburn and discoloration

Self-tanners allow you to get a natural tan without exposing your skin to harmful UV rays. Overexposure to sunlight can lead to hyperpigmentation, photoaging, and increases the risk of skin cancer. Self-tanners are not only a safe alternative, but also eliminate these risks.

Prevention of photoaging: no UV exposure = slower skin aging

Consciously giving up UV exposure means less risk of premature aging of the skin, formation of wrinkles or loss of elasticity. By using self-tanner you will be able to enjoy a healthy tan and youthful looking skin for a longer period of time.

Graduation of effect possible – from a soft to a deeper tan

Self-tanners allow you to control the intensity of the tan depending on frequency of use. From a soft caramel tan to a deep chocolate brown, it's easy, customize the effect to your preference!

Brown skin all year round, regardless of season or climate

Self-tanners make it possible for you to enjoy a naturally beautiful tan all year round,regardless of the weather! It's perfect – not just for big outings in the off-season.

Modern formulas combining skin darkening effect with skin care effect

Modern formulas mean that self-tanners are no longer just bronzing cosmetics! These are products that often combine skin care action with a sun-kissed skin effect. You can successfully use them as part of your daily care to maintain the effect of healthy-looking skin, just like after returning from an exotic vacation!

Self-tanner as part of skin care

Self-tanner has ceased to be solely a bronzing cosmetic – today it is increasingly treated as a multifunctional product, which simultaneously improves the appearance of the skin and cares for it.

Modern self-tanners contain a range of active ingredients that promote skin hydration, nourishment and regeneration – such as ours colourless bronzing drops for the face CATCH THE SUN, which not only provide a beautiful caramel skin tone all year round, but also intense hydration and regeneration!

The lightweight texture makes application extremely pleasant. Evenly and quickly are absorbed into the skin, but most importantly, they are colorless, so you don't have to worry about troublesome marks on your bedding or clothes.

The most important active ingredients

• Bronz'Alg® – brown algae extract. Promotes melanin synthesis in the skin, providing a healthy tan. It has antioxidant and photoprotective properties, reducing the negative effects of UVA / UVB radiation.
• Date palm melanin – a powerful antioxidant, a plant equivalent of the melanin found in human skin.
• Hyaluronic acid – binds water in the epidermis and provides the skin with adequate hydration.
• Peach blossom extract – soothes, brightens and revitalizes, protecting against free radicals.

Self-tanner – a cosmetic of the new era

Self-tanners have undergone a real revolution. Today it is not only a way to get a naturally beautiful tan without the sun, but above all they are treated as an advanced cosmetic for special tasks – the so-called "skin enhancer". skin enhancer – improving the appearance of the skin, covering up minor imperfections and uneven skin tone, as well as marks left by imperfections.

Self-tanner is an ideal complement to daily skin care. It offers the effect of healthy, well-groomed skin completely "like after the vacations" – such a result is difficult to achieve by other means, especially in winter.

Naturally beautiful tan without the sun is not only possible today – it is a desirable solution for all those who want to take care of their health and appearance.

Substantive editing: Katarzyna Leoniak
Certified Cosmetologist
Skincare Expert
konsultacje@veolibotanica.pl