Sunday, October 29, 2017

Qualities To Consider In The Best Self Tanning Lotion Products

By Haywood Hunter


People are using tanner products as alternative to sun tanning or tan beds in order to glow their body without exposing themselves to ultraviolet rays. If tanner products are used properly, they can give a golden tint on skin without causing harm. Choosing the best self tanning lotion brands helps eliminate problems and imperfections when applying the tanners. These lotions came in many different brands with different formulations.

The main active ingredient in these products is the dihydroxyacetone, which is a sugar that is regarded as safe for use on skin. The sugar molecules interact with the proteins in the outer layer of your skin or the dermis to give the glow on skin. It is a fake tan effect that does not last for long. When applied properly, it can take about five to seven days before it starts fading away.

Patch testing allows you to know how it will perform on skin. You can test it on facial skin, which is more sensitive than other body skin parts. In addition, during the actual application, you have to prepare your body. Shaving and application of wax is done a day prior to applying a tan product. This allows the sensitive skin to heal and not react with a tanner.

When you shave, the skin becomes quite sensitive and if you try to put anything on it, you feel the sensitivity, which at times can be uncomfortable. Just before applying the tanner, you need to bathe and exfoliate the skin using scrubs or brushes. The exfoliants you use should not contain oils, which could be left behind on skin and form a barrier thus preventing the penetration of a tanner.

Before you purchase the product, you can read their reviews from those who have used them. You might also want to test them before you apply. The time it takes for the tint to fade away from body is another issue. An ideal tanner is that which can last for about 5 to 7 days before it starts fading.

However, there is one exception on application of moisturizers or lotions before tanning, and it applies to the very dry areas including the feet and hands. You might want to apply some moisturizers and lotions in order to prevent much tan product from soaking in the skin and darkening the parts. The moisturizers and lotions though should be light.

To ensure that your tanner is evenly spread over skin, try to start with the areas of your body that have a large surface area. This can be the back, limbs, and stomach. Once those areas are tanned, you can now concentrate on the other areas of your body. In choosing a tan product, ensure you get one, which has gentle and harmless ingredients.

Many of the tanners will claim that they dry within a couple of minutes. However, this is not the case with some, as they will remain moist and wet for a longer time. You may end up messing items and surfaces you come in contact with after applying the tan such as bed sheets.




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