Comments on: The Science of How Fake Tan Works https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/ The science of beauty, explained simply Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-223170 Fri, 27 May 2022 02:02:52 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-223170 In reply to dana.

I don’t think so – DHA reacts with the upper layers that are quite dead and about to shed, which is why the tan fades so quickly. I doubt there’s any impact lower in the skin, and I don’t think there’s any actual evidence for that happening other than vague speculation.

]]> By: dana https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-221014 Fri, 20 May 2022 15:46:44 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-221014 Hi Lab Muffin,
I’m wondering what your thoughts are regarding self tanners and whether they can cause skin to age more rapidly. I see that you explain why going in the sun is a bad idea, but can a self tanner actually age skin even if you stay away from sun exposure? Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Andy https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-75859 Sat, 02 May 2020 12:05:04 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-75859 Wow, what a comprehensive post, you made it easy to understand. Love it!

]]> By: R https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-71764 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 19:24:34 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-71764 What about the free radicals that are created without UV light? How do we fight those?

]]> By: Thelma https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-56795 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:05:25 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-56795 Simple self explanatory article. Thanks Michelle

]]> By: Morgan https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-33318 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:27:27 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-33318 Wow, this was a really interesting read and very informative! Sunless tanning is an excellent alternative to tanning in the sun or in a tanning bed. It certainly is less risky and can even produce better results at a much faster rate. It was really cool learning about how it works from a scientific standpoint! Awesome post!

]]> By: Rose https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-31320 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:10:55 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-31320 Michelle, it’s good to know the science behind tanning lotions. And you made the explanation so easy to understand. Thank you for the information.

]]> By: Michelle https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-30016 Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:04:59 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-30016 In reply to Corie.

Essentially it creates chemicals in your skin that are unstable in UV light. Sunscreen will almost completely cancel this effect out! 🙂

Thank you so much!

]]> By: Corie https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-29993 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 20:10:19 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-29993 Michelle, could you briefly explain the science behind why DHA generates more free radicals (I couldn’t understand the terminology in the study you linked and you’re so much better at explaining)? Will sunscreen (with zinc) completely neutralize the risk?

I also wanted to add that I LOVE your blog! It’s so refreshing to be able to read up on and understand the actual science behind how/why beauty products work.

]]> By: Kat Ness https://labmuffin.com/the-science-of-how-fake-tan-works/#comment-22816 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:59:31 +0000 https://labmuffin.com/?p=6006#comment-22816 Ahhh all that electron pushing. I definitely do not miss those days in organic chem! This reminds me, I should tan my white legs!

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