Monday, September 29, 2014

How To Use Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


People will go through great lengths to obtain a body color that looks like they have spent hours basking in the sun. Not everyone has the time to spend laying out, not to mention that exposure to UV rays can have many negative health repercussions. To get that golden glow with none of the risks, a self tanning lotion is a wonderful alternative.

There are multiple hazards associated with sunbathing such as leathery skin, areas of discoloration, painful burns and melanoma. The UV lighting used in sun beds are no safer and can actually increase the likelihood of developing cancer by as much as seventy-five percent. Using specially made products to safely darken the skin is another option.

Mousse, gel, milk, spray and cream are just a few of the formats in which these products are available. A lot of individuals prefer to use lotions as they are less mess and simple to apply without assistance. The whole process may seem tedious at first, though with practice it becomes the most reliable way to get a natural looking and lasting glow.

Before getting started, make sure the right tools are on hand to help achieve the best results possible. Time is perhaps the most important factor in the process. Having a couple of hours to do a smooth application and allow for a thorough drying is key to getting a complete and even covering and avoiding the possibility of transferring color to one's clothing.

Exfoliating the day of the procedure, as well as a few days prior, removes old skin cells and leaves behind a new layer that is ready to absorb the product. Moisturizing the whole body but concentrating on trouble spots like the knees, elbows and ankles, daily during the week before application is important, as is making sure any shaving is performed at least an hour before beginning. These steps are key to priming the dermis to hold color longer and more evenly.

To start, the work space needs to be free of steam and moisture, the body should be thoroughly dry and hair needs to be pulled back from the face and away from one's back and shoulders. So that the palms of the hands do not become a funny orange shade, snug gloves can be worn while applying product. Application is best done slowly, in strokes that are uniform in thickness and direction, focusing attention on each individual area.

Some sections of the skin tend to naturally be darker than others. Areas like the knees, ankles and elbows have thicker dermal layers with deep lines which retain more pigmentation than the thinner sections. Tanner should be mixed equally with moisturizer when applying to these harder zones in order to avoid getting a look that appears dirty.

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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