Self-tanners are a great way to achieve a natural tan without having to expose yourself to the sun. Many people use self-tanners as an alternative to sun exposure to reduce their risk of skin cancer. But what happens if you have already applied self-tanner and then go out in the sun? Will you tan in the sun despite using self-tanner?
The answer is yes, you can tan in the sun despite self-tanning products. Self-tanners only affect the top layer of the skin, whereas tanning through sun exposure takes place in the deeper layers of the skin. The active ingredient in self-tanners, DHA (dihydroxyacetone), reacts with the top layer of the skin and turns it brown. However, this has no effect on the tanning process caused by the sun's UV rays.
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However, it is important to note that you are not protected from the harmful effects of the sun despite self-tanning. UV rays can damage the skin even through the top layer, which increases the risk of skin cancer. You should therefore continue to use a sun cream with a high sun protection factor even when wearing self-tanning products and stay in the shade as much as possible.
In summary, it can be said that you can get a tan in the sun despite self-tanning products. Self-tanners only affect the top layer of the skin, while tanning from the sun's rays takes place in the deeper layers of the skin. Nevertheless, it is important to continue to protect yourself from harmful UV radiation by using sunscreen and staying in the shade.
