Wednesday 25 October 2017

Using A Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Some people find it extremely important to look as if they have practically lived on the beach, soaking in the sun. However, perfecting color through actually laying out takes so much time and the UV exposure can be quite detrimental to one's health. Using a self tanning lotion will help a person get their golden glow without all the risks.

Laying out in the sun can have several negative side effects such as burns, melanoma, discolored spots and a leathery appearance over time. Sunning beds are not any safer as the UV lights used in them can raise one's risk of cancer by approximately 75%. The safest way to get that golden hue is to apply specially prepared skin darkening products.

Products of this sort are available in many formats, including sprays, creams, gels, milks and mousses. Lotions are perhaps one of the simplest ways to obtain darker skin. The process of building a tan that is beautiful, enduring and as close to natural as possible may seem difficult at first, but it does get easier with practice.

Before beginning the process, there are a few things one needs to have on hand to get the best results. The first and most important item on that list is an ample amount of time. One needs to allow at least an hour or two for application and a thorough drying to ensure that coverage is complete, even and that the color does not get transferred to articles of clothing.

Exfoliation can be performed for several days prior to application, as well as the day of, and is important because it provides the product with a fresh canvas on which to adhere. Shaving should be done at least an hour beforehand and moisturizer used all over the body, especially on the elbows, knees and ankles, every day for a minimum of a week prior to the procedure. These actions keep the skin smooth and primed to absorb the color.

Start by making sure one's hair is pulled up and back out of the way, that the body is completely cool and dry, and that there is no steam or moisture in the application space. Gloves should be worn to protect the palms and make the color look more natural. Moving slowly and concentrating on one area at a time, apply the product in broad, even swipes in a uniform direction.

There are a few places on the body that have a tendency to be naturally darker than the surrounding areas. These are usually the thicker skinned sections like the elbows, knees and ankles, each of which have deeper lines that hold more color. To keep from obtaining a dirty appearance, dilute the tanner in a 50/50 mix with a moisturizer when applying to these zones.

Fifteen minutes is the minimum amount of time one is advised to allow for drying, though the longer the product is allow to set, the better the results. Any streaks or dark spots can usually be fixed by washing them in the shower or wiping with a damp cloth. To avoid the unattractive orange tint, try building a base color over time through thin applications of the tanner.




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