How to Apply Sunless Self-Tanning Lotion
A self-tanning lotion allows you to look bronzed and healthy without having to subject yourself to potentially harmful ultraviolet rays in a tanning booth or outside in the sun. But applying self-tanning lotion can produce disappointing results if not done correctly. It can leave your skin streaked, stained and uneven. Proper preparation and application are essential to keep and maintain a nice sunless tan. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Take a shower and exfoliate your skin with a cloth washcloth. This ensures a long-lasting, natural-looking sunless tan. Pay special attention to places that have creases.
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Hydrate your skin daily with a high-quality moisturizer. Do not use moisturizer on the actual day of application, however.
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Test a spot of your skin for at least 24 hours with the product you plan to use. You want to make sure you are not allergic to the sunless self tanner.
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Apply the lotion in circular motions. Begin on your legs and work your way up in sections. If you do your face, avoid the eyebrows.
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Wash your hands off every five minutes as you apply the lotion. Otherwise, you may end up with orange-tinted fingers.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before dressing in loose clothing. Be sure the self tanner is completely dry before dressing in your regular clothes or going to sleep.
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Wait for the results to appear. If you're unhappy with the depth of tan, reapply it soon.
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Be sure to wear sunblock, since a fake tan is not a real tan.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not apply sunless tanner the day of or a day before a big event. Do it at least three days ahead of time to avoid a mishap.
References
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