Instructions To Consider When Spreading Self Tanning Lotion Products

By Haywood Hunter


People would do anything to glow their skin including basking under sun and using tan beds but these methods are not safe at all. Fortunately, many tanner products have been introduced in the market than can help tan your skin in a safe manner. A self tanning lotion, when applied correctly will give a tan like that you would get from tab beds or sun, but this time in a safe way.

There are several tanner products in the market. This is why it is essential to purchase the right product so as to avoid getting a look you do not want. There are some steps that can easily guide you in the process of making a decision on which product to opt for. The first step is to make a decision on the level of tan you want or the shade.

It was however, found that the sunrays cause some skin diseases including skin cancer. This is why companies ventured in the production of tan sprays, lotions, creams, and mousses. With tanner lotions, you will be able to get the same tan as that obtained from basking under the sun but in a more healthy way.

The tanner lotions usually function by changing the body skin tone but do not interfere with its structure. The tanning effect is usually not permanent and lasts for about a couple of days or weeks before it fades out. The main advantage of opting for this method of tanning is that you are able to do a tan at the comfort of your own home.

It might be hard for a tan to penetrate properly on dry skin. You should put more focus on the rough areas of skin. These include areas like the knees and the elbow. Try to moisturize your skin if it is very dry to make it a little bit soft. The tan will adhere quickly on soft skin. Use body oil to try to trap the moisture.

The skin needs to be clean and free of obstacles that may hinder the proper penetration and spreading of tanner lotions. This aspect involves several processes that include shaving, waxing, showering, and moisturizing. It is advisable that you make your skin free of body hair before application of a self tan lotion.

Body hair tends to trap the tan thus causing the appearance of black spots on body. You should make sure that you shave at least 2 days before the actual tan application date. The reason as to this is that, the skin tends to be sensitive immediately after shaving. If the tan product is applied immediately after shaving, it might lead to skin irritation. Shaving a few days earlier gives the skin enough time to adapt.

Make sure you have a towel around to enable you wipe out any excessive tan from body. The accumulation of tan on one area usually leads to the development of black spots. In order to have a longer lasting tan, try to keep the skin moist most of the time. You can reapply the tan so as to achieve a darker complexion.




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