Apply Self Tanner
A bronzed glow can make you look and feel healthy and glowing. Tanning from the sun and indoors has many negative effects including skin damage and increasing one’s risk of developing skin cancer. There are many self-tanning products that can help to give you a bronzed look without subjecting your skin to trauma and damage. There are a few tips that can help you to achieve great color without appearing orange or fake.
Giving yourself enough time to build up that perfect glow is another way to make sure that your tan looks legitimate. For most tanning lotions the color will not set until 6 to 8 hours of wear. You will also want to shower completely after the suggested time because it will get rid of any excess product. If you do not wash off the excess self tanning lotion your skin could keep getting darker or the lotion could ruin your clothes.This also allows you to make sure that you are satisfied with the color and coverage. If you want to self tan before a big event or occasion give yourself time to build up gradual color. If you have a wedding to go to and want a picture perfect glow in your dress start using self tanner three days beforehand. This allows the tan to look consistent, but not overpowering or fake.
It is crucial to get your skin completely prepped before applying a self tanning product. This includes a good exfoliation process because it will help get rid of dead skin from the surface. Using a self tanning preparation scrub is a good idea because it will be oil-free and will not have a poor reaction with the self tanner. Exfoliate your body with loofah or sponge, especially around the elbows and knees. You should also shave a few days before you apply your tan so that you won’t take it off with a razor. If your hair grows quickly you may want to shave right before applying the self-tanning product. This also works as an exfoliant leaving your skin smooth and supple to absorb product. If you wax or use electrolysis for hair removal make sure to give your skin at least a few days between treatment and the application of self tanner. This will help to prevent any skin irritation from occurring.
Moisturizing is another way to help keep a blotchy tan at bay. The more hydrated your skin is the better that the self-tanning product will go on. The knees, elbows and hands are usually the driest part of your body so they may require additional lotion before applying self-tanner.
Now that your body is all prepped it is time to apply your tan. Make sure that you apply your self tanner in a cool place with access to a full-length mirror so you can see yourself from all angles. Have some old towels on hand that you don’t mind getting ruined so that they can mop up any spills or excess product. Wearing latex gloves is a must because it helps to prevent color from absorbing into your hands. When applying the self tanner you are going to want to smooth an adequate amount of product over your body. Do not apply self-tanner to your face until you have completed your body. You should also protect your eyebrows and hair from mixing with the self tanning product because it can darken them. An easy way to get an everyday glow is to mix a little bit of the self-tanner you used on your body with your moisturizer. This allows for a gradual tan to take place, rather than overpowering color. There are also self-tanning products that are intended solely for the face. This can include tinted moisturizers and facial self-tanning products. Vichy Self Tanning Cream gives a natural look within very little time. It is available at high-end department stores including Macy’s and Sephora. Jergens Natural Glow is a less expeinsve alternative that provides specific skin tone enhancers as well as antioxidants for moisture. It is available at most drugstores for under $15.
When you apply self tanner gently rub the product in even stokes. Do not use a lot of product, but take care when applying the suggested amount. This will help you to get a perfect glow without any mistakes. In order to apply the self-tanning product you should start at your feet and move up the legs. Make sure that you wait the suggested amount of time on the instructions before you put on your clothes. This will prevent any product from transferring over because it has had the proper amount of time to set in. You will also want to wait before showering, swimming or exercising because it can cause the self tanning agent to come off leaving you looking streaky. Read the instructions to figure out how often to apply and how much time to wait between applications to build up a natural-looking glow. Once you have your beautiful glow it is your time to shine.