How to Use a Self-Tanner

You can look like you've just stepped off the plane from Hawaii without exposing yourself to the sun's dangerous rays.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Washcloths
• Body Liquid Cleansers
• Body Lotion
• Self-tanners

1. Experiment with a portion of your body that no one will see to determine how your skin responds to a particular self-tanner formula.

2. Cleanse your body with a liquid cleanser, then exfoliate your skin gently with a washcloth or loofah while bathing.

3. Dry your skin completely.

4. Apply a tiny amount of light moisturizing lotion if you have dry skin.

5. Decide which parts of your body you want to have color.

6. Start with your face, then move down your body. Use only enough tanner to cover the area you're working on; get help from a friend if you want color on your back.

7. Use a damp paper towel to take off any excess tanner on such areas as the neck, knees and elbows.

8. Wash your hands immediately.

9. Avoid getting dressed for at least 20 minutes to allow the tanner to dry.

10. Exfoliate every day and apply more self-tanner every three or four days, experimenting with how much you need.

Tips & Warnings

• Use self-tanner before going to bed instead of during the day so you don't dye your clothes.

• Avoid using other skin care products before or after self-tanning.

• Remember that some body parts look strange with color if they do not normally get tan.