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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The Right Way To Use A Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Many people are increasingly turning to use of self tanners because they have proved to be safer than burning the skin in sun. Previously, people who have basked on sun aiming to tan their body have experienced serious health complications. A sunless tanning lotion can offer the tint you want on skin without causing damages.

You can eliminate ultraviolet rays out of the beauty equation and opt for those soothing self tanning lotions. However, for you to attain impressive results from the lotions, you need to apply them correctly. You have probably seen or heard of cases where bad self tanning has resulted to orangey hands, streaks, and dark creases. These are problems that can arise when you do not observe the tan procedures properly.

However, you do not have to risk your body by exposing it to damaging UV light. Self tanner products can allow you to tint the skin and get the complexion you desire in a safer manner. Before you apply your lotion on skin, ensure you remove the thick hair that covers the areas you are tanning.

Presence of hair can prevent tan products from adhering to skin as desired. The hair may trap some of the tan and allow it to create streaks and too much orangey look. By shaving the hair, you clear the surface of any material that could affect the application of tan. You may want to shave and wax the legs and arms to make sure the final appearance looks great.

For the fine hair on your arms and legs, you may not need to shave it unless you want to do so. The chest is more likely for have thick hair which can interfere with tan application and this is one area you may want to shave properly. In addition to shaving, you also need to exfoliate the skin.

By choosing the right product, you may save money and at the same time ensure you get a lasting tint. Gradual self tanner products are available in different forms including gels, creams, foams, sprays, and lotions. These products contain dihydroxyacetone-DHA, the main active ingredient which reacts with amino acids on skin to alter the complexion and look of the body.

If you fail to do so, you may end up with unimpressive results such as a patchy look rather than a pretty tan finish. Although the uppermost layer of your skin will eventually slough off within some days, when you scrub and exfoliate it, you expose a fresh layer of skin which will remain around for longer. Some areas of your skin may be too dry to absorb the lotions. Parts of skin like the hands may need to be moisturized using a moisturizer.

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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