Saturday, November 18, 2017

Ways To Obtain 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.

Fake tans are one of the most useful beauty tricks imaginable. Cultivating a tan the old-fashioned way, by spending time in the sun, is wonderful if you're on a beach holiday but it takes time if you don't want to end up looking like a lobster. You need to tan a little bit at a time in gradually work up to the color you want. A fake tan only takes a night to achieve and you can get that glow without the risk of premature ageing or skin cancer.

One risk of fake tans is that your skin may react badly to the product. However, it's easy to avoid this risk. Simply apply a bit of product in an inconspicuous spot and see how your skin reacts. Even if you've used the product before, it's wise to do a patch test every time before you're going to apply a fake tan.

The patch test should be done between one and two days before you're planning on applying the product all over. However, you also need some more preparation the day before. This is when you should wax or shave. The product works best on hairless skin but it takes about a day for your skin to recover properly from any depilatory treatment. It's also important to exfoliate so that you'll get an even tan. Finally, thoroughly moisturize your skin.

Choose night time to apply the tanning product. This will cause less disruption to your day and you won't risk staining your good clothes. Don't apply any deodorant or perfume, because these can react to the lotion and affect the evenness of the outcome. When rubbing on the lotion, be sure to wear gloves to protect your palms against staining bright orange.

Follow the instructions printed on the packaging. The product needs several hours to dry but you can speed things up by gently blowing air from your hair dryer onto your skin. Just use a cool setting so you don't burn yourself. Wear loose clothing or better yet, stay away from clothes completely until the color has developed. Anything that fits tightly can rub off the drying product and cause tell-tale lighter patches.

If the outcome isn't exactly what you wanted, there is an easy way to reverse the process. All you need to do is to soak in a warm bath for a while. Wait about half an hour an then use an exfoliating mitt or scrub to remove all traces of the product.

Self tanning products are available over the counter in most supermarkets. However, you may be better off buying quality products from salons. It's always good to read as many reviews as possible too so that you can make the most informed choice before you buy.




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