The Right Way To Use A Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


With the introduction of self tanner products, many people are now realizing the benefits they offer. These tanners are designed to transform the complexion and tint of skin without having to expose it to dangerous UV light. Always choose a sunless tanning lotion that works well with the skin. You will come across may self tanners in the market and you need to find the ones that can offer good results.

Exposure to UV light on skin can lead to effects some of which are life-threatening. Damaging UV light from the sun is associated with skin cancer. In addition, for you to obtain that tint which changes the look of skin, you will need to get sunrays exposure for an extended time. This increases the chances of damaging the skin.

Moreover, ensure you prep your skin so that it absorbs the ingredients evenly. Improper application procedures can create unimpressive results. You do not want to have those streaky marks and deep orangey tints. Cleaning and exfoliating your skin is very important. Besides, you also need to shave thick air on skin.

Some areas such as the chest may have thick hair, which makes the application of tan difficult. The hair could trap some of the tan making it cause streaks or orange appearance. You can shave and wax the arms and legs for a perfect tint. In cleaning the body, you will be able to open up the pores.

Some formulations may have harmful and damaging effects to skin. In addition, some of the formulations tint the skin immediately while others will build a tan slowly over several days or weeks. You may have some lotions what will offer a tint for a short time while other are long lasting and could take weeks before they fade away.

Regardless of the type of skin you have, it is best that you consider exfoliating it before applying a tan product. Sometimes, the skin may have dry and flaky patches which make it hard for the self tan lotion to penetrate the pores. For an even distribution of tanner, ensure you scrub your skin using exfoliators.

If it is diluted by moisture on skin, it will drip and form streaks on the skin. Before you apply a tanning lotion, you can do a patch testing. This is a spot test procedure which allows you to do some experimentation to discover whether that product will work well on skin. You can apply on sensitive skin like the face but make sure you put it on a hidden part such as behind the ears.

However, not all body parts need to be moisturized. Only hard and dry parts can be moisturized. Before putting the tan on skin, make sure the body is dry. If you have taken a shower, allow your body to dry. Presence of moisture or wet areas can lighten the tan product and allow it to drip on surface of skin creating streaks and unsightly marks. These are some of the things you would want to look at when you are tanning your body using lotions.




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