Things You Need To Do Before And After Putting On Your Favorite Suntan Lotion

By Haywodo Hunter


You really don't have to sit under the blistering sun for minutes just to end up with a lovely bronze complexion. This is true most especially if you apply an excellent suntan lotion available on the current market. Other than choosing the right UV-free tanner, there are also a few things that you need to do before and after using it in order to enjoy a stunning outcome.

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.

Get rid of unwanted dead cells with the use of a loofah or scrub. Exfoliating is best done while you are having your shower. In case you have the money to spare for an exfoliating body gel, purchase a bottle of this product. It is commonly made by an indoor tanner manufacturer. Because it is used before tanning indoors, you can be sure that it won't leave an oily residue.

Shave the skin most especially right after taking a shower when those strands are still soft. It's not unlikely for you to end up with a mottled effect if there are unwanted hairs around. That's because the lotion may collect where the hair strands are, causing these areas to appear darker than the rest. If you prefer waxing, make sure that it is done a day ahead.

Grab a bottle of your daily moisturizer and apply some of it on your knees and elbows. This helps keep these parts from sporting a deeper hue as they tend to soak up more DHA due to their dryness and texture. You may also smear moisturizer on your fingernails especially if you don't plan on putting on latex gloves or barrier cream while applying the UV-free tanner.

Once you are through smoothing on the sunless tanning product on your body, see to it that it remains there for 6-8 hours. This means that you have to skip taking a shower just to get rid of that unmistakable odor that DHA tends to produce while it is developing. It also means that you have to avoid doing all sorts of physical activities that leave you sweaty afterwards.

Keeping your skin hydrated once the expected color appears is a good idea. Doing this helps slow down the exfoliation of your skin's topmost layer, keeping the golden brown color around for as long as a week. Grab the bottle of your favorite hand and body moisturizing lotion as often as possible and use it all over to keep the lovely color intact.

Once you see that the color is no longer as intense as before, exfoliate when you take a shower. This eliminates those unwanted dead skin cells that can leave the fake tan looking blotchy. Polishing the skin in the shower once again is a good idea most especially if you are planning on reapplying the UV-free tanner in order to revivify the golden brown color.




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