Suntan Oils

Suntan oils have two advantages; they are water-resistant and have very good moisturizing properties. This is because they prevent the loss of water through the skin as they form an occlusive layer on the skin. Most oils consist of mineral oil together with some other moisturizing oils. Some suntan oils contain all kinds of exotic oils from tropical fruits and plants like Avocado oil, Jojoba oil and Coconut oil, but also oils like Mink oil and others. Although some of these oils are very good for the skin, they are also very expensive and therefore only present in very small, hardly effective, amounts.
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In the latter part of the 1950s, silver metallic UV reflectors were common to enhance one’s tan
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Tanning Oil That Speeds Melanin Production
# Ingredients, such as melanin, L-tyrosine, tea tree oil, copper and green tea extract, are used in these types of lotions. Applying these compounds to the skin stimulates melanin production, so when the sun's rays hit the skin, the skin has already produced the melanin necessary to begin tanning.