Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Easily Avoidable Self Tanning Issues

By Haywood Hunter


Many years ago, in order for beautifully tanned skin to be achieved, one had to spend countless hours laying in the sun while sweating and risking burns. In the 60's a scientific study found a connection between all that time in the sun and skin cancer. It was also during the 60's that self tanning products were created as a safer alternative. The products aren't exactly the same as they were back then, but they do work quite effectively. Home use of self tanning products is not cheaper and more convenient then ever.

High quality is important when it comes to self tanning care. Cheap products will provide less than desired results and are just a waste of time and money. For optimal coverage, high end products should be used.

Every person's skin chemistry is completely different. This difference means a product won't work exactly the same for every user. One product may be perfect for a user while it doesn't do much at all for another. Quality is not what causes this, even the highest of quality can still have these results.

The skin needs to be prepared before any self tanning product is applied to the skin. By washing thoroughly, exfoliating and drying the skin, it will be more susceptible to self tanning. In fact, it is often recommended to wait until the next day to apply any self tanning product. By exfoliating, dead skin cells are removed. If left, these dead skin cells can cause self tanning products to look uneven and have blotchy areas.

After cleaning and exfoliation, the self tanner can be applied. A slow circular motion for most self tanning creams is the best way to do the application. Do not attempt to cover the entire body at once. Choose one area to work on and once the self tanning product has been absorbed completely application in a different area can begin. The mixture of circular motion and allowing small areas to absorb will create a more even and flawless tan.

Areas with thicker skin such as knees, elbows and ankles do not have to be covered as thickly as the rest of the body. Many people skin these areas altogether. If self tanning products are going to be applied to these areas though, only a thin layer is needed for deep tanning.

The right shade of self tanning product is vital to this process. A person using self tanner for the first time should probably choose a lighter shade at first. Lighter shades do not show flaws in the application as well as darker shades do. This is important when in the process of trying several different products to find one that is more suitable for the person.

By following a few simple tips during application, a self tan can be just as good as a tan gained from sun exposure. If applied correctly no one should be able to tell that self tanning was used at all. A well maintained tan can be kept all year long without having to spend any time in the hot sun.




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