Thursday, May 15, 2014

Things That You Should Do Before Using A Self Tanner

By Haywood Hunter


Indoor tanning is a risk-free and an effective way to enjoy a stunning complexion. A self tanner is available in the form of spray, lotion, cream or foam. Regardless of which one you like, all of them rely on the same ingredient known as DHA. There are certain steps you have to do just before using the product of your preference in order to end up with a fantastic outcome.

Clean the skin thoroughly by taking a shower. To ensure that nothing can keep DHA from being absorbed and doing its job, make sure to get rid of those unwanted dirt and body oils. Skin that's fresh from the shower allows you to enjoy a smoother tan afterwards. Otherwise, areas with unwanted grime may end up with a lighter brown shade than the rest of your body.

Exfoliate to get rid of too much dead skin cells. In order to give you a gorgeous complexion, DHA has to darken dead cells sitting on the uppermost part of the skin. It's a must for this layer to be even so that the indoor tanning solution of your preference could come up with a uniform color. You may use a loofah or a body exfoliating gel made specially for indoor tanning.

Shaving the skin is another important thing you have to carry out beforehand. See to it that there are no unwanted hairs on the areas you wish to tan. Otherwise, it's not unlikely for you to end up with a blotchy effect as the indoor tanning product you wish to apply may collect around the strands, causing certain areas to be darker than the rest.

In case waxing is your preferred hair removal procedure, have it done at least 24 hours before getting a tan indoors. This gives the waxy residue that could keep DHA from springing into action plenty of time to disappear. What's more, letting a full day pass allows your irritated skin to heal.

See to it that you are completely dry all over before you begin the indoor tanning task. Water can dilute the lotion, gel, cream or spray, causing a less desirable fake tan. Certainly, it can be very exciting to get started with your sunless tanning. However, see to it that you towel down thoroughly to ensure that no excess skin moisture will get in the way.

Do not apply any cosmetic product that you use on a regular basis. It is true that today's indoor tanners tend to give off a distinctive fishy smell. This is normal most especially if the product of your preference uses DHA as its active ingredient. It's a bad idea, however, to use any scented cosmetic item like cologne beforehand just to mask the odor DHA emits.

The only cosmetic product you may apply beforehand is your favorite moisturizing lotion. Take note that it should only be used on dryer areas of the body such as the ankles, knees and elbows. Due to the dryness of these parts, they tend to absorb more DHA and end up darker than the rest. Applying moisturizing lotion in these areas weakens DHA's effect.




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