Fake tanners have gotten a bad rap over the years, and for good reason: They can look fake. Luckily, these products have gone through significant improvements in recent years. The new brands of self-tanners are virtually streak-proof, and some even come with built-in SPF. Self-tanners do not injure the skin, and you'll be able to pick out the exact shade of tan you want. There are numerous options available for self-tanners. You can choose between gels, lotions or sprays. Be careful, though. Just because your skin will be golden doesn't mean you won't burn. So keep applying that sunscreen whenever you go in the sun.
Applying a self-tanner is simple. First, you need to exfoliate. This simply means getting rid of all the dead cells on your body. This will help the tanner to go on more evenly. To exfoliate, merely go to a beauty-supply or drug store and get an exfoliation kit or loofah sponge.
Make sure your body is completely dry before applying the tanner. If there is any moisture, the tanner may come out blotchy. Try to find a brand that you can see going on (read: the cream itself should be colored, not clear) so you won't miss any areas.
Get a pair of surgical gloves, preferably latex; they'll help keep your hands from getting stained. If you are applying a cream, use upward strokes on all of the body, except the chest area. For the chest, horizontal strokes will help keep the coverage balanced. To avoid dark stripes, use less of the tanner on joints, such as the knees and the elbows.
Wait about 20 to 25 minutes, and you'll look like you've been sunbathing for days.
on 9/4/2009
Question: If I get the same amount of color if I sun for 2 hours starting at 10am, compared to 1 hour starting at noon, does it matter when I go? Is one less harmful to my health?
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scottkyu said
on 9/4/2009 Question: If I get the same amount of color if I sun for 2 hours starting at 10am, compared to 1 hour starting at noon, does it matter when I go? Is one less harmful to my health?
johnsonlove said
on 7/29/2009 this was a very informative article, and definitely helped me with a few of the answers i was looking for.