How to Apply Sunless Self Tanning Lotion

Applying self tanning lotion can be the pits if not done correctly. It can leave you streaked, stained and uneven. Proper preparation and application is essential in keeping and maintaining a nice sunless tan.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. To ensure a long lasting, even natural looking sunless tan, be sure to exfoliate properly before application. Pay special attention to places that have creases.

2. Moisturize daily with a high quality moisturizer. Do not use moisturizer on the actual day of application.

3. Test spot your skin at least 24 hours with the product you plan to use. You will want to make sure you are not allergic to the sunless, self tanner.

4. On your body, begin with the top and work your way down. If you do your face, avoid the eyebrows.

5. Wash your hands off, right after applying the product.

6. Wait at least 30 minutes before dressing. Be sure the self tanner is completely dry before dressing or going to sleep.

7. Wait for the results to appear. If unhappy with the depth of tan, reapply soon.

8. Be sure to wear sunblock, a fake tan is not a real tan.
   Do not apply sunless tanner the day of or a day before a big event. Do it at least 3 days ahead of time to avoid a mishap.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to wear sunblock, a fake tan is not a real tan.
• Do not apply sunless tanner the day of or a day before a big event. Do it at least 3 days ahead of time.

[daisy1963]

on 9/8/2009 Good tips; thanks!