Self-tanner
We have all seen it before: the girl who has beautiful bronzed skin in the middle of winter and the girl who has orange skin in the middle of summer. Although a tan can make you feel more youthful and healthy it also penetrates the skin with harmful UV rays. This can contribute to the look of aging and put you at a higher risk for developing skin cancer. That is why we recommend avoiding the tanning beds all together. In order to get the perfect self-tanned glow you have to apply the product properly and find the right product. There are many different self-tanning products out there including sprays, foams, lotions, creams and gels. Knowing the right product to use can save you from appearing orange and unnatural.
Choosing the right self-tanning product can seem overwhelming because you can’t try it out beforehand to make sure that it is the correct shade. You should look to see if the box indicates if the product is for light, medium or dark skin tones. Even if you want to appear darker, do not go too far from your skin shade. This can cause the tan to appear fake. Self-tanning products can have very strong scents so make sure you take a sniff before purchasing. If you find it overpowering do not purchase it because you will not end up using it. The ingredients found in most self-tanning products are the same in order to give you that bronzed color you are looking for.
Clarins Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint provides a great amount of coverage. It is also very easy to apply quickly and gently. It retails for under $40 at most beauty departments. Fake Bake Original Self Tanning Lotion is an industry favorite. It leaves a streak-free glow using a blend of exotic oils. It is also reasonably priced at $30. Fakebake.com also has other great tools for achieving that perfect self-tan including powders, bronzers, moisturizers and brushes.
If you are looking to buy a self-tanner that is a little less expensive check out your local drugstore. Neutrogena Build-a-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanner allows you to pick out how dark you want to go. This allows for a natural or more dramatic glow depending on the season. Just make sure that you monitor your applications or it can turn a little orange. It retails for under $10. Jergens Natural Glow is another inexpensive option that is available at your local drugstore. It comes in many complementary shades allowing you to choose your tan.
Using self-tanner can help you to avoid the skin damage of the sun’s rays while still appearing glowing and healthy.