Dark Sunless Tanning Lotion Tips

By Haywood Hunter


Dark sunless tanning lotion came as a godsend. Caucasian skin tends to look really pale and lifeless. To acquire the glow, one had to spend many hours in the sun. This at times would end up in disaster and cause one to end up with sunburn. In winter, one could only dream of a tan. Now, the hassle of sun tanning has been eliminated. To get best results from using sunless tanning lotion, there are a number of step that one has to follow.

The first rule about applying dark sunless tanning lotion is that you should not shave before using it. Shaving is bound to make the skin quite delicate and applying tanning lotion to it will make the situation worse. If you have very sensitive skin, and you really need to shave your body, shave at least a day before you use your dark sunless tanning lotion. Some people are lucky enough to have skin that can endure this, but do not take the risk.

Dead skin is known to make the tan results look fake. It will make the skin look dry, patchy and ashy. To get rid of this one has to exfoliate. Exfoliating will get rid of this dead skin. Use a loofah or body brush and a good body scrub, preferably one with natural ingredient to soothe your skin in preparation for the dark sunless tanning lotion.

When applying your tan wear a tight dark outfit, such as a bathing suit. The dark outfit will not get majorly affected in terms of staining when you accidentally get the lotion on it. Also, when choosing a dark sunless tanning lotion get one that is closer to your skin tone in order to look natural and effortless.

Use a sponge paintbrush or a sponge roller to apply the tan to your body. Resist the temptation to use more than one stroke of the dark sunless tanning lotion, even if it does not look satisfactory at first glance. It will take some time to get fully absorbed so a little patience will go a long way.

Wash your hands just after you use dark sunless tanning lotion so as to avoid orange palms. Otherwise, you can wear gloves when applying it. Hydrogen peroxide is quite helpful when you have used a little too much tanning lotion. Dab it on the areas that you used too much lotion on using a cotton bud.

Before applying this product, use some body lotion on elbows and knees. This way, less dark sunless tanning lotion is absorbed here and thus results look quite realistic. Also use some body lotion once you are done to even out the look.

For feet and hands, choose a product lighter than the one you use on your body. The armpits should not be left out as this will make the area pale and the tan will thus look fake. Using a powder puff, apply a little baby powder all over your body to eliminate the sticky effect caused by dark sunless tanning lotion. Take your time and choose the best dark sunless tanning lotion.




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