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Fake tan is hailed as the best alternative for a bronzed skin with minimal health risks because it only colors the superficial layer of the skin and is gradually washed away. Nevertheless, this is not to say that it can be applied just like that, without taking some necessary measures of precaution â" at least, not if we want to avoid a tanning catastrophe where our skin is patched and in uneven tones, says the Daily Mail. One of the most frequently asked questions about spray-on tans is of whether they truly are as safe as they claim to be. According to experts, yes they are, as long as we follow the instructions of use: exfoliate and moisturize before applying, and avoid sun exposure and applying other cosmetic products 24 hours after application. Apparently, the active ingredient in fake tans, Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), can create a chemical reaction with bacteria and the dead skin cells, which might lead to dry skin. In order to prevent this, after exfoliation, we shou!
ld moisturize properly and only afterwards get on with applying the tanning lotion. However, even if we feel that our skin might be drier than usual, we should refrain from applying any other product for the next 24 hours, as well as exposure to the sun, experts say, citing studies dating from back in 2007, when a connection between fake ta...
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