Things You'll Need:
- Exfoliating cleanser
- Loofah or abrasive sponge
- Glycerin-based moisturizing cream or lotion
- Tanning lotion (either sunless or conventional)
- Sunscreen
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Step 1
Exfoliate your skin before you try to get the perfect tan. Exfoliation involves the use of an abrasive skin cleanser and a loofah or abrasive sponge to scrub off dead skin cells. By allowing new, fresh skins cells to be exposed, you can avoid a splotchy or uneven tan and excessive peeling and burning.
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Step 2
Moisturize your skin before you apply any type of tanning product in order to get the perfect tan. Concentrate on areas where your skin may be dry or thick, such as the knees, ankles, elbows and the sides of your wrists. Avoid oil-based moisturizers if your skin is oily to start with, and use a glycerin-based product instead.
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Step 3
Choose the right tanning product to help you achieve the perfect tan. This may be sunless-tanning lotion, which can provide a natural-tanning effect without harmful exposure to the sun, or a more conventional tanning lotion. The secret is to apply these products in an even and light manner, so that your tan will appear consistent and natural.
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Step 4
Bathe and moisturize after you have been exposed to the sun or a tanning bed. Taking a cool shower or bath after a day in the sun can help to lower your skin temperature, and using a proper moisturizer can help prevent peeling or blemishes. Cool water will also help to close your skin's pores, which can result in a healthier glow.
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Step 5
Apply sunscreen whenever you are in the sun, even if it seems like an obstacle to getting the perfect tan. By tanning too aggressively, you risk burning and peeling, which will definitely make your tan appear splotchy and uneven. Sunscreen can help to filter harmful ultraviolet rays that can affect your health years from now.
