Sunday, November 8, 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.

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.

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.

Exfoliation also helps remove that debris. At times, the hard skin such as the hands and elbows may need to be moisturized. Use of moisturizers is not recommended when you are tanning but since the rough and dry sections can impair absorption of tan, you can consider moisturizing only those parts. Dry your body completely before you use a tan to make sure that the lotion is not diluted.

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.

Spot testing will help in choosing a product that will not harm the skin. Some people have hypersensitive skin which could react to some of ingredients used in making the lotions. The product you choose should be able to offer a tinted skin for an extended period. While some tan will wash away in a day or two, others can stay on your skin for almost a week or so.




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