Fastest Way to Get a Tan
Tanning is a national pastime in the United States, and achieving the perfect tan is always the desired goal. There are a number of ways to tan, and each one involves a different level of difficulty and time commitment. For those looking for a quick way to tan, there are a couple of options, but only one is executable at home and easy enough for anyone to do. Fake tanning lotions and sprays are the way to go if you are hoping for a fast tan. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Self tanner
- Oil-free moisturizer
- Gloves
- Towel
- Exfoliating body wash
- Bathtub/Shower
- Loose-fitting clothing
Instructions
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Prep
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Take a shower and exfoliate all the areas of skin you are looking to tan. Pay particular attention to the rough spots like elbows and knees.
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Towel dry and apply moisturizer to your entire body to allow a more even application of the tanning lotion. Make sure your moisturizer is oil free; otherwise, it will stop your skin from absorbing the tanning lotion.
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Securely wrap your hair in the towel to keep it out of the way and stand in the empty bathtub. This will prevent you from potentially staining your floors with the tanning product.
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Put on the gloves before you begin or your hands will be darker than the rest of your body.
Application
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Tackle one part of your body at a time and treat each part like it has four sections -- front, back, right side and left side.
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When applying the tanner move in small circles, making sure to blend it into the skin so it is even and not streaky or blotchy.
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When doing your face, use a very small amount and make sure to blend it around your jawline and onto your neck.
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Take off one glove and apply tanner to the other hand in the same way you have for the rest of your body. Use only a small amount between the fingers as this area has a tendency to darken quickly and look unnatural.
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Repeat Step 4 on the other hand once the first is dry. Make sure to put the glove back on or your hand will have twice the amount of self tanner as the other hand.
Post-Tan
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Wait 10 to 15 minutes until your entire body is dry. Try not to move in this time or the tan might become streaky.
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Put on loose-fitting clothes that you don't mind getting dirty in case some of the self tanner rubs off.
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Reapply the self tanner if needed, making sure to wait a few days between applications.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are fair skinned or trying self tanning for the first time, you might want to get a light-colored product. It will allow for mistakes and will look more natural.
Make sure you do not get any of the self tanner in your eyes or mouth. Contact a doctor immediately if this occurs.
References
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