Get A Natural Looking Tan From Sunless Tanning Lotion
September 10, 2011You don’t have to wait until summer, or travel to a sunny coastal destination, to get that tan glow. And better yet, you can lessen your exposure to damaging sun rays too, while still looking healthily bronzed, with the use of a sunless tanning lotion. With so many products available these days, you can take your pick.
The variety and brand names can seem endless. And while all of them do the same thing — provide you with a lovely tan appearance — there are some variations to the products. Some have lovely smells like coconuts or perfume. Some contain special moisturizing ingredients and sun screen to protect from the inevitable exposure to the sun even if you’re not laying out. And others, still, include calming ingredients like aloe vera, just in case you end up out in the sun a little longer than you expected.
Often you can notice a difference after one application. Your skin will already appear darker within a few hours. The more, and more often, you apply the product, the deeper the resulting skin tone. If you’re trying a new product for the first time, or if you have especially sensitive skin, you might want to use a small amount on a discreet test area of your body. It’s best to play it safe and make sure you’re not allergic.
It’s important to apply the lotion evenly to avoid streaking. Some suggest sponging it on for the most even application. Remember that it will absorb into the palms of your hands, too, so if you’re rubbing it in with your hands you may want to wear gloves. Palms don’t naturally tan from the sun, so it will appear quite unnatural if they are tanned from the lotion. The same goes for the underarm areas.
There are special products available specifically for the face. Because the face has more exposure to the sun normally, it may darken quicker than other parts of the body that are usually more concealed. Also, special moisturizers are in facial products which can help smooth out the lines and wrinkles.
The tanning ingredient is basically a dye, so be careful not to get it on your bathing suit when you apply it. It may not wash out so easily. Some suggest wearing the same bathing suit each time you use it, for consistent tan lines. Also, because the dye has the greatest effect on the dead skin cells, be sure to scrub your skin well before applying to sluff off the particularly dry skin areas. Otherwise, those areas will be darker than other parts of the body.
The chemistry involved in making the sunless tanning products available today has come a long way from what it was when the first products were introduced many years ago. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon to spot the oddly auburn-looking pioneers who dared to try out the new products. They were painfully unnatural looking. But that’s no longer the reality. You can achieve exceptional results with many of the products available today.
Paying more for a sunless tanning lotion won’t mean that you end up with a better result. There are some inexpensively priced products on the market that have shown excellent results, so be sure to do your research and shop around.
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