Important Things To Do Before And After Rubbing On A Suntan Lotion

By Haywodo Hunter


Indoor tanning allows you to sport a lovely and healthy glow that makes you look like you just spent several minutes baking under the sun. This is especially true if the fake suntan lotion used is the best of the bunch. Other than opting for one of the best-selling UV-free tanners on the market, it's very important to carry out certain things before and after its application.

Before you rub on the self tanner all over, see to it that you have clean skin. The active ingredient known as DHA can do its job better if its absorption is not hindered by dirt, grease and excess skin oils. Prior to reaching for that bottle of your favorite sunless tanner and applying its contents, see to it that you take a shower first in order to thoroughly clean your skin.

Remove excess dead skin cells by exfoliating. This is best done with a loofah or a scrub while you are in the shower. If you have the budget for an exfoliating body gel, purchase a bottle of it. This is usually offered by an indoor tanning product's maker. Because it is specifically formulated to be used just before getting a tan indoors, it leaves no greasy residue behind.

Shave the skin most especially after hitting the shower. If you apply your preferred fake tanning lotion without doing this beforehand, you might end up with a mottled look. The product you rub on may collect on those unwanted facial and body hairs and cause the skin surrounding them to end up darker. If waxing is your preferred method, do it at least a day ahead.

Apply your favorite hand and body moisturizer on your knees and elbows beforehand. Doing so will save these areas from having a darker color than the rest as they tend to absorb more DHA due to their innate dryness. Especially if you don't plan on wearing latex gloves or you don't have the barrier cream, apply the moisturizer on your nails to save them from stains.

Once you are through applying your preferred UV-free tanner, make sure that you allow the product to stay on your skin for 6 to 8 hours. This means that you should refrain from taking a shower in order to get rid of the fishy smell that DHA gives off naturally while darkening your skin. You should also avoid doing physical activities that tend to make you sweat a lot.

Smooth on your preferred hand and body moisturizer on a regular basis once the color you are expecting shows up. This helps slow down the process of exfoliation as it keeps the cells properly hydrated all the time. By delaying the skin's sloughing off, it's possible for you to sport the lovely sun-kissed glow for as long as 5 to 7 days.

The moment you notice that the color has slightly faded, exfoliate the next time you hit the shower. This gets rid of excess dead skin cells that tend to make the fake suntan look uneven. It's a good idea to polish the skin once more especially if you are planning on reapplying the indoor tanner again in order to maintain your gorgeous skin tone.




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