Sunday, March 13, 2016

Getting The Most From Your Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Not long ago, a healthy tan was something that most people wanted. However, many people are thinking twice before getting out in the sun. After all, there is the possibility of cancer or skin damage to consider. Thankfully, you can have the kind of tan that you dream of and it doesn't have to hurt your skin. All you have to do is purchase a quality self tanning lotion product, and here are tips for application.

The first thing to consider is the type of suntan product for your needs. Some are made for people with dark colored skin while others work best for those with fair complexions. Choose the right product for your skin type if you want the best possible results.

If you are a woman that shaves her legs or a man that shaves his chest, shave before you apply the product. That is the best way to insure that you get the most even tan without the possibility of streaks. In fact, one should not apply sunless suntan lotions immediately after shaving, so wait at least an hour before using.

Use a good skin exfoliant before you apply any cream to your body. You do not have to buy expensive products when a shower and brisk rubbing with a wash cloth is usually enough. You also may wish to buy a luffa or sponge. Exfoliation removes a great deal of skin cells that have died, and gives the sunless suntan product fresh new skin to work with.

After you take a bath or shower, you need to allow plenty of time for the skin to dry. This improves your chances of success. Be careful when applying the cream without some kind of protection for the palms of your hands. Skin on the palms is different that most skin on the body and palms could turn orange or yellow. Wear rubber gloves or get a tanning mitt. Of course, you can always keep washing your hands every four or five minutes, too.

Begin with one section of the body like the arms. Make sure that the cream is applied evenly. Next, you can move on to another section until you finish. Your knees and elbows may get darker than the rest of your body, so it may be best to wipe these areas with a damp cloth right after application. Also, make sure that your product is made for faces, before you apply.

Many users of sunless tanning products have good luck when they apply it like paint. In other words, try several thin applications. Wait about a day before you apply the next application. This gives you a chance to see how it is working. For first time users, try putting some cream on a small area of the body, for testing purposes.

Once you are finished, avoid lying down or putting on clothing for about half an hour or so. That will keep your cream from rubbing off. Wait a day before you attempt to shower or enter the water. Also, remember to give the lotion plenty of time to work, and use top quality products like one from Sun Laboratories.




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