Minggu, 25 Mei 2014

How To Fake A Rosy Color With Self Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


An easy way to enhance your looks is to get a perfect tan. That bit of color will make you look healthy and slim. Moreover, it's the perfect way to make that new white dress look absolutely fabulous on you. Self tanning lotions are a simple tool to get a great tan and there are some easy tricks that will help you get even better results.

Fake tans are one of the most useful beauty tricks imaginable. Cultivating a tan the old-fashioned way, by spending time in the sun, is wonderful if you're on a beach holiday but it takes time if you don't want to end up looking like a lobster. You need to tan a little bit at a time in gradually work up to the color you want. A fake tan only takes a night to achieve and you can get that glow without the risk of premature ageing or skin cancer.

One of the most important steps in applying self tanning lotion is to test the product first. You should do this even when you've used the same product many times before because your skin may react differently every time. To do a patch test, apply some of the lotion to a small area of skin, let it develop and check your skin for rashes or redness. You need to do this test between 24 and 48 hours before you're planning on applying the tanning product all over.

For the best results, you also need to prepare your skin properly. Shave or wax at least 24 hours before, so that your skin will be smooth but not as sensitive as it normally is right after hair removal. Also exfoliate to remove dead skin cells, since these can cause dark patches once the product is applied. Pay special attention to areas like your elbows, knees and feet, where skin tends to be rougher. Apply plenty of moisturizer too.

When you're ready for a session of sunless tanning, wash your skin to remove any traces of perfume or deodorant which could cause discoloring. Use gloves when applying the product. If you don't, your palms will stain and that orange color will be a dead giveaway that your tan is fake.

Follow the instructions printed on the packaging. The product needs several hours to dry but you can speed things up by gently blowing air from your hair dryer onto your skin. Just use a cool setting so you don't burn yourself. Wear loose clothing or better yet, stay away from clothes completely until the color has developed. Anything that fits tightly can rub off the drying product and cause tell-tale lighter patches.

If the outcome isn't exactly what you wanted, there is an easy way to reverse the process. All you need to do is to soak in a warm bath for a while. Wait about half an hour an then use an exfoliating mitt or scrub to remove all traces of the product.

Self tanning products are available over the counter in most supermarkets. However, you may be better off buying quality products from salons. It's always good to read as many reviews as possible too so that you can make the most informed choice before you buy.




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