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Important Steps You Should Do Before Applying A Self Tanner

By Haywood Hunter


Getting a tan indoors is a safe and healthy way to get a gorgeous complexion instantly. A self tanner can come in the form of lotion, spray, foam and cream. No matter which type you prefer, all of them rely on the same active ingredient called DHA. There are a few things that you need to carry out before applying the product of your choice to obtain superb results.

Step foot in the shower to cleanse the skin before getting an indoor tan. It's important to have those excess dirt and oils removed thoroughly to ensure that nothing is going to keep DHA from being absorbed and springing into action. It's not unlikely for the end color to be lighter on areas where there are dirt and oils, and darker on parts where the skin is clear.

Remove excess dead cells resting on your skin's topmost layer by means of exfoliation. DHA works by causing dead skin cells to darken and sport a golden brown color just like a real suntan. It's a must for the uppermost part of your skin to be smooth so that you could enjoy an even outcome. It's a good idea to use a loofah in the shower or a body gel made for exfoliating.

Shaving the skin is another important thing you have to carry out beforehand. See to it that there are no unwanted hairs on the areas you wish to tan. Otherwise, it's not unlikely for you to end up with a blotchy effect as the indoor tanning product you wish to apply may collect around the strands, causing certain areas to be darker than the rest.

If your preferred hair removal method is waxing, it's a good idea to have it done at least a day before having an indoor tan. This helps ensure that there are no more waxy substance left that could keep DHA from working completely. Also, allowing at least 24 hours to pass allows any form of skin irritation to heal.

See to it that you dry up completely before using the spray, lotion, cream or foam tanning solution. Excessive moisture weakens DHA, causing this chemical to produce less stellar results. It's perfectly understandable why you can get very excited to start the indoor tanning procedure. However, see to it that the areas to be tanned are towel dried thoroughly.

Refrain from applying your daily cosmetics. Everyone knows that a self tanning product, no matter the form, emits a certain fishy odor. This is perfectly normal especially if the tanning solution of your choice relies on DHA to work. However, it's not a good idea to apply perfume or any scented cosmetic product beforehand just to cover up the characteristic smell DHA emits.

Save dry areas of the body like the knees and elbows from ending up evidently darker by spreading lotion on them just before you apply the sunless tanner you like. It is the only product that may be used beforehand. This is done on parts that tend to be drier than the rest of your body to keep too much DHA from being absorbed.




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