How to Extend The Life of a Sunless Tan
So you have paid good money and spent valuable time to get the perfect, not so fake, fake tan. How do you take care of it? How to make it last longer? Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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You will want to wear dark loose fitting clothes after application.
Do not wear silk, nylon, wool or any slick type clothing afterward.
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You should always wait at least 6 hours before showering
You should not exercise, swim, moisturize or any other activity in which your skin will become wet until you shower the first time.
You want to wash hands after if you have applied the self tanner yourself
There are products available that neutralize the smell if the sunless tan causes an odor.
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Do not exfoliate your skin at least 2-3 days after application.
The more you exfoliate the sooner you are going to lose your tan, be sure to moisturize.
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If your sunless tan becomes faded or uneven you can apply some self tanner to give your tan a quick fix.
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Tips & Warnings
do not be alarmed if you see some color in the water the first time you shower, this is normal.
there are correction methods available for mistakes
Don't forget to wear sunscreen as though you do not have any tan. This is a fake tan and will not protect your skin from the sun.
Comments
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sonni57
Mar 18, 2009
Good suggestions on how to make your sunless tan to last. -
cwengre
Mar 16, 2009
Great tips on sunless tanning. Thanks -
sneedc
Jan 22, 2009
So basically DON'T MOVE one INCH !!!! great article, thanks for sharing your fake tan knowledge! 5* -
miasavc
Jan 21, 2009
Great reminders on keeping the tan longer! I'll pass this on to my friends who love tanning themselves.