Because Caucasians love to have a tan all year round, self tanning, through products that employ sunless tanning technology, has become one of the most sought after products in the market. Because self tanning and sunless tanning companies have provided a way for you to sport a tan without going through the effort of going to the beach or going to expensive indoor tanning salons—risking yourself to skin cancer, as studies have shown—more and more Americans are enjoying the benefits of looking healthier and younger.
BUT, applying
sunless tanning products is not as easy as they seem. One least that could happen is tarnishing your clothes and getting an orange stain on your hands for at least a day, while the worst is having an uneven skin tone, with some parts of your body looking extremely tan, while other parts still look pasty and white. Of course, as in most do-it-yourself things, self tanning requires extra care, especially if you want to achieve that even and glowing tan. And so, it's best to follow these three tips on how to get that healthy and glowing tan that you want.
1. Each self tanning product is different.
Although you may think that they're all the same, they're actually not. The best and most important tip is for you to read the instructions that come with the sunless tanning product you've just bought. Make sure you understand what needs to be done and strictly follow the steps towards achieving that healthy tan you've always wanted.
2. Exfoliate and moisturize at least three days before applying the self tanning product.
Because most people feel that sunless tanning lotions, creams and sprays just need to be applied the regular way, they tend to forget to read the instructions carefully or do some research before application. It is important to know that self tanning products need to be applied after several days of exfoliating (loofah is considered to be the best tool) and moisturizing. These processes allow for your skin to become even and smooth, which makes the application of sunless tanning products more effective. Of course, when your skin has bumps, the self tanning product tends to attach to the skin in an uneven way. Moisturizing your skin also allows for better absorption. DO NOT, exfoliate and moisturize right before application as this will only cause irritation and a worse case of uneven skin tone. So, remember to exfoliate and moisturize at least three days before to prepare your skin for that tanning glow.
3. Cover up your hair and use old clothes that you can do without.
With the excitement of getting that healthy tan, most people just use whatever clothes they're already wearing and forget to wear shower caps. If you don't want to get some sunless tanning lotion on your hair and on your clothes, then please wear some old clothes and cover up your hair with a shower cap. If needed, cover up your furniture and floor with plastic so as not to get stains on them.
Self tanning really works! What's more, sunless tanning technology has been scientifically proven to be safe and does not cause skin cancer. In taking advantage of sporting a healthy tan through these self tanning products, you need to keep these three tips in mind. With these said, I bid you, happy tanning!
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