A Few Tips On How To Effectively Apply Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


The ideal tanning product for you would highly depend on your skin tone and preferences. The good thing is that the correct formula of applying all tanners is the same. The most crucial thing is to ensure that your skin is spotlessly clean. Take a bath using warm water and soap. The use of cleansers and body scrubs is also recommended to ensure that your skin is free from dead cells and rough marks. If you grow hair on your legs, be sure to shave before using your sunless tanning lotion.

For the best results, you ought to use cleansers, scrub and soap that are sugar and salt free. Such components are good for the skin, though they contain oils that may block the poles making it impossible for you to achieve that smooth tan. Ensure that you use products that would not clog your poles because the tanner needs to be absorbed evenly into the skin.

The use of a moisturizer would be of prime importance. Make a point of investing in high quality moisturizers in order to get the finest results possible. You must also remember to apply an additional coat on areas that have dryer skin such as your knees and also your ankles. This would play a role in ensuring that the end results are flawless and natural looking.

During your application, you ought to wear gloves. This would protect your palms from staining or appearing tanned. The ideal gloves to use are those that do not contain powder. Remember that any foreign components could react with the tanner causing orange colored marks.

Then again, a tanner needs to be applied from the bottom up and not vice versa. Begin with the feet and finish with the arms. When applying the lotion, use circular motions to ensure that it is evenly spread. It is also advisable that you use small amounts at every go in order to avoid getting patches that are more tanned than others.

Dealing with the face can be quite challenging because of the numerous features like the nose, eyes and mouth. If you have never used a tanner before, using dots to spread the product could pose a great challenge. Simply spread the tanner on your palm and spread it out evenly just like you would when using a moisturizer. Take your time to feather out the temples, hairline and jawline carefully before winding up.

It remains imperative for you to read the instructions on your product. Some formulas dry out and react fully within a maximum of ten minutes. Then again, there are those that require more patience. Get to know the proper way of using a product with the aim of ascertaining that you do not make any careless blunders.

One of the best kept secrets of ascertaining that your tan retains that perfect look is ensuring that you do not go to the gym for at least 12 hours. Avoid sweaty activities and do not shower before 8 hours have lapsed. This would ascertain that the product has reacted fully before cleaning it off.




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