“Self-tanning” for healthy tanned skin! Selected recommended items for tanning while taking care of your skin.

Tanned skin is effective in creating a healthy or fearless impression, but many of you may be hesitant to try tanning because “UV rays are said to be bad for the skin… ” In this issue, we would like to address the concerns of those who are hesitant to try tanning. In this issue, we will introduce a selection of “self-tanning” products that may solve the problems of such people!

What is self-tanning?

The literal translation of the term “self-tanning” is to burn one’s own skin, but it generally refers to giving one’s skin the appearance of having been tanned without being exposed to ultraviolet rays. Self-tanning is a Japanese word, and is usually called “sunless tanning” in English-speaking countries. Sunbathing and tanning with tanning machines are said to have risks such as skin spots and skin cancer, and in the U.S. the image of “tanning = bad” is so bad that it has become a social problem. Unlike sunbathing and tanning salons, this product does not stimulate the production of melanin pigment, so it can be used with peace of mind. Unlike sunbathing or tanning salons, it does not stimulate the production of melanin pigment, so it is safe to use. Although this item was created against the backdrop of social problems, it has a wide range of uses, including fashion use, as well as use by bodybuilders and competitive dancers to improve the appearance of their bodies and costumes, and by surfers to make wetsuit burns less noticeable. Another secret of its popularity is the ease with which the color fades within a week or two after use.

Incidentally, tanning lotion may cause unevenness if there is a buildup of dead skin cells in certain areas or if the skin is not evenly moistened, so it is recommended that the skin be conditioned before use and that the unevenness be reduced by applying one coat, allowing it to dry, and then applying more. In addition, due to the mechanism by which the brownish horny layer peels off as the skin turns over, even if there is no unevenness in color immediately after application, unevenness will inevitably occur as the color fades with the passage of time. In particular, people with little or no sun exposure or those who are fair-skinned tend to show a strong contrast, so it is advisable to be cautious when using the product on the face or other parts of the body that are easily seen by the public, or when considering using the product before an important event, by applying a test coat on an inconspicuous area in advance.