Monday, March 4, 2019

Things That You Should Carry Out Prior To Using 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.

Exfoliate to remove too much dead skin cells. DHA works by darkening dead cells sitting on the topmost layer of your skin. It's very important for this surface to be smooth and even so that the indoor tanning product of your choice could produce a uniform fake tan. Using either a loofah or an exfoliating gel designed for application before getting a tan indoor may be done.

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.

Ensure that the skin is dry before applying the lotion, spray, foam or cream. Needless to say, excess water can weaken DHA and leave you with a less desirable outcome. Sure it can be very exciting to get started with the process so you may enjoy a gorgeous skin complexion right away. However, it's a must for you to ensure that the areas to be tanned indoors are completely dry.

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 your knees, elbows, ankles and the rest from ending up darker by applying moisturizing lotion just before using the indoor tanner of your choice. This is the only cosmetic product that you should use beforehand. Take note that it has to be applied on dry areas only to prevent the excessive absorption of DHA which could result in a very dark coloration.




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