The Best Way to Get a Tan Fast
A healthy-looking, natural tan is what many women devote entire summers to achieving. However, while all of those hours basking in the sunlight might achieve that bronze goddess look, it is also very damaging to the skin. Exposure to sun increases your risk of developing skin cancer later in life. The best way to get a safe tan, and in the least amount of time, is to apply a self-tanning lotion. There are countless brands of self-tanner available on the market today. Spend some time reading product reviews on the Internet to see which one will work best for you. Then devote a couple of hours to applying it correctly to achieve a tan. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Loofah
- Shower gel
- Moisturizer
- Self-tanning lotion
- Latex gloves
- Flat sponge paintbrush
- Towel
Instructions
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Take a shower and rub a loofah covered with shower gel across your skin to remove dead skin cells. Rinse well.
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Dry your skin completely and apply a moisturizer to soften it. Allow it to absorb for a few minutes.
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Put on the latex gloves and start applying the self-tanning lotion to the skin on the front of your body in an even layer using circular motions to avoid streaking.
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Apply the self-tanning lotion to the back of your body by saturating the sponge paintbrush with the product and "painting" it onto the skin.
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Apply the self-tanning lotion to your face, neck and around the hairline.
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Remove the latex gloves. Apply the self-tanning lotion to your arms and hands.
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Allow the product to dry for the time determined by the manufacturer's directions before putting clothes on.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay special attention to the thick skin on the elbows and knees when exfoliating as self-tanners often make those ares darker when the skin is not exfoliated.
For best-results, avoid bathing for at least eight hours after applying the self-tanning lotion.
When applying the self-tanner to the face, avoid getting into the eyes.
References
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