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Self Tanning Lotion Application Tips

By Haywood Hunter


If you love a dark and deep tan, you may have to spend a lot of time in the sun. However, too much sun can be bad for the skin and for your health. It is better to invest in self tanning lotion that is designed to be used indoors. This way, you can avoid skin problems associated with UV light, and here are some helpful tips for using these products.

Before you start, make sure to choose a high quality product that has excellent reviews. Also, make sure it is made for your kind of skin. Some products work well with all skin types, but make sure to read the labels. For example, you may end up with a tan that is too dark or not dark enough.

Before application, now is the time to shave legs and other body parts. This will insure that your tan is even. That is an important thing to remember if you are a man that plans to wax his chest. It may be best to wait a few hours after shaving and use a quality moisturizing product on the skin, first.

Use a good skin exfoliant before you apply any cream to your body. You do not have to buy expensive products when a shower and brisk rubbing with a wash cloth is usually enough. You also may wish to buy a luffa or sponge. Exfoliation removes a great deal of skin cells that have died, and gives the sunless suntan product fresh new skin to work with.

You should not apply suntan cream as soon as you get out of the shower. Give your skin enough time to dry completely. This will make the products absorb better. Most people use some type of protection for the palms of the hands. Tanning is not usually advised for your palms because they may turn yellow or orange. To prevent this from happening you can wash the hands frequently or use some rubber gloves. Special tanning mitts are also available.

Start the application process in one body area. For instance, you might begin with the feet, then legs, hips, and so on. This insures that you apply the cream in an even manner. Remember to go lightly on knees and elbows. They may absorb the lotion easier and become much darker, so you may need less cream. Also, be certain that your product can be used on the face.

Many users of sunless tanning products have good luck when they apply it like paint. In other words, try several thin applications. Wait about a day before you apply the next application. This gives you a chance to see how it is working. For first time users, try putting some cream on a small area of the body, for testing purposes.

Once you are finished, avoid lying down or putting on clothing for about half an hour or so. That will keep your cream from rubbing off. Wait a day before you attempt to shower or enter the water. Also, remember to give the lotion plenty of time to work, and use top quality products like one from Sun Laboratories.




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