Apply Sunless Tanning Lotions
With skin cancer rates on the rise, it has become a common practice of mine and many others to use sunless tanning products to create that gorgeous sunless glow. However, one of the keys to looking good, is knowing how to apply the product correctly. Here are a few tips to learn how to apply sunless tanning lotions with good results! Say bye-bye to streaks!
You will first want to prepare your skin for the application before applying sunless tanning lotion. This step involves using an exfoliator for the body. Exfoliating your skin will remove all the dead skin cells from the upper layers of your skin. This will allow for the product to sink into your skin and also work on new skin layers and not dead skin cells, giving you a better "glow".
Now that you have prepared your skin, you want to make sure it is fresh and clean. Follow up your exfoliating with a quick shower or bath and rinse well. Step out and pat skin dry. Don't rub because your skin is more delicate after exfoliating.
Body spone for applying sunless tanning products Read directions on your sunless tanning product. I will refer to this product as being in a lotion formula since most of them are. However, you can purchase other types of applications. Follow directions for your brand of sunless tanning product. For instance, some will say apply in sweeping directions. Another may say apply in circular motion. I have personally had more luck with applying in circular motion.
You may want to use a glove, mitt or sponge for applying product. This prevents the palms of your hands from becoming stained. Use smooth and even strokes when applying. Be sure to rub the product into your skin well and do not miss any areas of skin.
You will want to apply sunless tanning lotion very lightly or avoid entirely the elbows, knees and ankles. The skin is thicker here and it usually causes the sunless tanning product to appear very dark.
Allow the product to dry completely before dressing. This usually takes from 12-20 minutes depending on the brand of sunless tanning product. Dressing too soon can cause your clothing to stain. The same is true for applying sunless tanning lotion and then going to bed. Your bed linens can also become stained from some sunless tanning products.
If you did not use a mitt or glove for applying the sunless tanning product, wash your hands with soap and water to avoid any staining.
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Reapply daily until you find the desired shade of sunless "glow" you are looking for. Then you will just have to maintain your sunless glow by applying sunless tanning lotion every 3-4 days. Enjoy your sunless glow!
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