How To Create A Brilliant Glow With Self Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


If you want to look your best, you need to have skin that glows with health. A tan is the perfect way to achieve this. Besides, tanned skin shows of clothes in bright colors or white and it can even have a slimming effect. Self tanning lotions can help you achieve stunning skin without the need for time in the sun.

In the past, the best way to get the perfect tan was to spend an hour or so sunbathing every day. It was a time-consuming process and most people could only do this while on holiday. Moreover, prolonged exposure to the sun leads to wrinkles, sun spots and in some cases even skin cancer, so tanning the traditional way is not your best option. This is why sunless tanning has become so popular. You can do it at any time, no matter what the weather, and you don't expose your skin to harmful rays.

One of the most important steps in applying self tanning lotion is to test the product first. You should do this even when you've used the same product many times before because your skin may react differently every time. To do a patch test, apply some of the lotion to a small area of skin, let it develop and check your skin for rashes or redness. You need to do this test between 24 and 48 hours before you're planning on applying the tanning product all over.

For the best results, you also need to prepare your skin properly. Shave or wax at least 24 hours before, so that your skin will be smooth but not as sensitive as it normally is right after hair removal. Also exfoliate to remove dead skin cells, since these can cause dark patches once the product is applied. Pay special attention to areas like your elbows, knees and feet, where skin tends to be rougher. Apply plenty of moisturizer too.

When you're ready for a session of sunless tanning, wash your skin to remove any traces of perfume or deodorant which could cause discoloring. Use gloves when applying the product. If you don't, your palms will stain and that orange color will be a dead giveaway that your tan is fake.

The lotion needs between six and eight hours to develop and dry properly. During this time, you need to stay dry and try not to sweat. It's also important to wear loose-fitting clothes because anything tight might rub off the product and cause an uneven tan. This is why it's often a better idea to apply the lotion at night, when you can simply go to bed and let the product do its magic during the night. For speedier results, set your hairdryer on cool and gently blow dry your skin.

If the results aren't quite what you expected, don't worry. Undo the damage by soaking in a warm bath and exfoliating your skin. You can either remove the product from your entire body or you can concentrate only on certain areas, such as your elbows or your face.

With the variety of products on the market, it may be difficult to decide which one is right for you. After all, fake tans are available even in supermarkets. To help you make the most informed decision, read as many product reviews as possible. These are easily found online.




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