Tuesday 24 October 2017

Avoid Basic Self Tanning Issues

By Haywood Hunter


Many years ago, if a person wanted a tan, they had no other option but to dedicate time to sun bathing. Some time in the 1960's a scientific study was conducted that found a connection between all that sun exposure and skin cancer. Not long after than, self tanning products were developed and placed on the market. While the formula for these types of products isn't exactly the same as it originally was, they still remain great alternatives for those wanting to tan safely. Thanks to there availability, consumers can purchase these self tanning products for very little money and do the entire process themselves at home.

The best option available should always be the first consideration when shopping for self tanning products. The highest quality is desired for better consistency and results.

Every person's skin chemistry is completely different. This difference means a product won't work exactly the same for every user. One product may be perfect for a user while it doesn't do much at all for another. Quality is not what causes this, even the highest of quality can still have these results.

For maximum results, the skin should be prepped before any self tanning product is applied. The skin should be washed and exfoliated thoroughly and dried completely before beginning. The best practice is to do this the day before the self tanning product is applied. Exfoliation is essential for removing the build up of dead skin cells on the body. Patched of dead skin cells can cause self tanning to look patchy and uneven in areas.

After cleaning and exfoliation, the self tanner can be applied. A slow circular motion for most self tanning creams is the best way to do the application. Do not attempt to cover the entire body at once. Choose one area to work on and once the self tanning product has been absorbed completely application in a different area can begin. The mixture of circular motion and allowing small areas to absorb will create a more even and flawless tan.

The knees, elbows, ankles and other areas with thicker skin are a bit tricky. These areas tend to absorb a more self tanning product than everywhere else meaning they can turn out looking a lot darker than the rest of the body. Many people choose to skip application to these areas completely and those who do apply there only use a very small amount.

Choosing the correct shade of self tanning product is very important as well. For first time users, a lighter shade is usually the most suitable until more experience using these products is gained. Lighter shades do not show mistakes as prominent making them perfect for users testing out these types of products as they hide any flaws are blotchy areas very well.

By simply practicing a few simple tips during the process, self tanning can be a very positive experience. With correct application of these products, it should not be possible to tell the tan was not achieved from laying in the sun. In fact, a perfect looking tan all year round can be maintained without spending a single minute exposing the skin to harmful UV rays.




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