How To Use Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


For some, obtaining a deep rich, sun kissed skin color is a top priority. The problem is that not only does soaking in the rays take time, the damage caused by UV exposure can be life threatening. Those harmful effects can be avoided when one uses a self tanning lotion to build their golden glow.

Laying out in the sun can have several negative side effects such as burns, melanoma, discolored spots and a leathery appearance over time. Sunning beds are not any safer as the UV lights used in them can raise one's risk of cancer by approximately 75%. The safest way to get that golden hue is to apply specially prepared skin darkening products.

Mousse, gel, milk, spray and cream are just a few of the formats in which these products are available. A lot of individuals prefer to use lotions as they are less mess and simple to apply without assistance. The whole process may seem tedious at first, though with practice it becomes the most reliable way to get a natural looking and lasting glow.

Before beginning the process, there are a few things one needs to have on hand to get the best results. The first and most important item on that list is an ample amount of time. One needs to allow at least an hour or two for application and a thorough drying to ensure that coverage is complete, even and that the color does not get transferred to articles of clothing.

Exfoliating should be performed daily for the week before application and especially on the day of, since it removes dead skin cells and provides a fresh layer to which the color may adhere. Any shaving one plans to do is best done at least an hour prior, and moisturizer needs to be used for a full seven days ahead of time, concentrating on rough areas like the ankles, knees and elbows. Following these tips will prime the dermis to accept the color easily.

To start, the work space needs to be free of steam and moisture, the body should be thoroughly dry and hair needs to be pulled back from the face and away from one's back and shoulders. So that the palms of the hands do not become a funny orange shade, snug gloves can be worn while applying product. Application is best done slowly, in strokes that are uniform in thickness and direction, focusing attention on each individual area.

Some sections of the skin tend to naturally be darker than others. Areas like the knees, ankles and elbows have thicker dermal layers with deep lines which retain more pigmentation than the thinner sections. Tanner should be mixed equally with moisturizer when applying to these harder zones in order to avoid getting a look that appears dirty.

Fifteen minutes is the minimum amount of time one is advised to allow for drying, though the longer the product is allow to set, the better the results. Any streaks or dark spots can usually be fixed by washing them in the shower or wiping with a damp cloth. To avoid the unattractive orange tint, try building a base color over time through thin applications of the tanner.




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