Things You Need To Do Before And After Rubbing On Your Choice Of Suntan Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


UV-free tanning enables you to have that radiant and eye-catching glow that makes it seem like you just spent the weekend at the beach. This is true in particular if the best indoor suntan lotion is applied. Aside from choosing a brand that is trusted by many all over the plant, it's also a must that you do a few things before applying the product as well as after doing so.

Cleaning the skin has to be done before you apply the sunless tanner. The most important ingredient used called DHA can be absorbed better if your skin is free of any dirt and grime. That is why before you grab the bottle of your preferred tanner and apply its contents all over your body, make sure that you just stepped foot outside the shower.

Exfoliating is another important thing that you should do. This process has to be done with the use of a scrub, loofah or sponge while you are in the shower. If you have the budget for a bottle of an exfoliating shower gel, it's a good idea to buy one. You can be sure that it will work best with the UV-free tanner of your choice because it contains no oily components.

Shaving the skin helps keep a mottled effect at bay. This pre-indoor tanning procedure is best done right after taking a shower. Without removing those unwanted facial and body hair strands, the lotion you apply may only collect around them and cause those areas to end up darker. If you prefer waxing over shaving, make sure to have it done a day ahead.

Applying your daily hand and body moisturizer on the elbows, knees and other very dry areas has to be done beforehand. Doing so helps keep these areas from absorbing more DHA, saving them from sporting deeper browns than the rest of the body. If you don't have the barrier cream or you're not a fan of using latex gloves, apply the moisturizer on your fingernails too.

Once you are through applying your preferred UV-free tanner, make sure that you allow the product to stay on your skin for 6 to 8 hours. This means that you should refrain from taking a shower in order to get rid of the fishy smell that DHA gives off naturally while darkening your skin. You should also avoid doing physical activities that tend to make you sweat a lot.

Keeping your skin hydrated once the expected color appears is a good idea. Doing this helps slow down the exfoliation of your skin's topmost layer, keeping the golden brown color around for as long as a week. Grab the bottle of your favorite hand and body moisturizing lotion as often as possible and use it all over to keep the lovely color intact.

Exfoliating has to be done once more the moment you notice that the color is no longer as intense as before. This helps remove too much dead skin cells that tend to make the fake tan look blotchy. It's a good idea to have the skin's topmost surface polished once again especially if you wish to reapply the tanner to bring back the intense shade.




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