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Using A Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


For some, obtaining a deep rich, sun kissed skin color is a top priority. The problem is that not only does soaking in the rays take time, the damage caused by UV exposure can be life threatening. Those harmful effects can be avoided when one uses a self tanning lotion to build their golden glow.

Sunburns, spots of discoloration, leather skin and melanoma are just a few of the risks one takes when opting to lay in the sun. UV bulbs are just as dangerous, as they may increase one's chances of getting cancer by up to 75%. There are products available that can deliver a deep tan in a safe way.

Products of this sort are available in many formats, including sprays, creams, gels, milks and mousses. Lotions are perhaps one of the simplest ways to obtain darker skin. The process of building a tan that is beautiful, enduring and as close to natural as possible may seem difficult at first, but it does get easier with practice.

Before beginning the process, there are a few things one needs to have on hand to get the best results. The first and most important item on that list is an ample amount of time. One needs to allow at least an hour or two for application and a thorough drying to ensure that coverage is complete, even and that the color does not get transferred to articles of clothing.

Exfoliating should be performed daily for the week before application and especially on the day of, since it removes dead skin cells and provides a fresh layer to which the color may adhere. Any shaving one plans to do is best done at least an hour prior, and moisturizer needs to be used for a full seven days ahead of time, concentrating on rough areas like the ankles, knees and elbows. Following these tips will prime the dermis to accept the color easily.

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.

Certain areas of the body tend to naturally be a bit darker than the rest of one's skin. These include main jointing points like the ankles, knees and elbows, all of which often look thicker and more heavily lined than the surrounding dermal matter. To avoid looking dirty, use a moisturizer to dilute the tanner by half before applying to those zones.

The longer one allows the skin to dry naturally, the better the results tend to be, though a minimum of fifteen minutes drying time is required to complete the process. If dark spots or streaking is noticed, a shower or damp cloth can usually even them out quickly. A more natural, less orange hue can be built by applying a thin coating of tanner every day or so rather than a single thick application.




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