So if you're planning to use a self-tanning product in the near future, whether it is for a major event like a memorial service broadcast around the world or just to gain a bit more color during the winter months, here is a how to guide for applying self-tanning products, which does require a ton of patience and routine maintenance, but can be easily done at home.
The most important step in self-tanning is to choose the right product for you. This requires that you know and understand your personal skin type. Not every person swears by the same self-tanner for this reason. Self-tanner typically comes in creams, gels, sprays, lotions and wipes. Creams and lotions are best for people with normal or dry skin.
Gels are better for those with normal to oily skin, as it contains less moisturizing agents. Your level of expertise and devotion must also be taken into consideration. Sprays, the quickest way to self-tan, should only be used by expert self-tanner appliers because if used improperly, can cause uneven streaking.
Creams, lotions and gels can be blended using tools or regular lotion, but consume more time. Wipes are good for quick, on-the-go touch ups, but never for an entire application. When choosing the proper color, don't strive for an end result. Self-tanning requires as much gradual effort as getting a natural tan does; you wouldn't burn yourself to a crisp so you shouldn't cake on a layer of self-tanner either.
If you are really pressed for time and need immediate results, make an appointment with a professional spray tan expert. Hence, you must choose the proper color for you. Some products are meant for those with very fair skin while others to enhance medium to dark skin. Always read the product information to determine the hue or do additional research online about the product. Another beneficial tip is to make sure the self-tanner is tinted for application purposes.
Not only will this provide a slight immediate result, but ensure even application as you can see where it is going. Also, choosing an oil-free product will guarantee less fading. Aside from confirming that there will be no allergic reactions to a product, experimenting beforehand can greatly up the ante for the initial application to run smoothly. This should be done in a place that can easily be hidden in case of error.
The best lighting to experiment and apply in is natural sunlight or fluorescent, since they enhance glow exposing any flaws. First and foremost, you must establish an adequate amount of time to do the whole process; rushing self-tan applications is evident to everyone and can lead to embarrassment.
The best time to self-tan is at night, about an hour before bedtime. This ensures that the product has dried properly and sets aside some well-deserved leisure time while drying. Self-tanner stays best on freshly clean, exfoliated skin.
Shower in lukewarm or cold water; hot water opens the pores of the skin more causing self-tanner not to absorb as easily. Make sure that any necessary shaving is done at this time, but preferably even earlier to avoid possible razor burn, which would delay application. Exfoliating removes dry, dead skin cells on the surface, exposing healthier ones to soak up self-tanner better, enhancing and extending tan.
This is best done with a loofah or rough sponge or cloth in quick, circular motions. The addition of a soap with exfoliating beads is an ideal compliment. Some people even use baking soda for exfoliation needs. Moisturizing prior to self-tan application not only decreases the chances of unevenness due to rough patches of skin but can extend and prolong the life of a tan.
While any moisturizer can be used, opt for one that is light and does not leave the skin greasy to avoid rub off. It is suggested to use moisturizers with DHA, or dihydroxyacetone, the main substance in self-tanners that react with the top, dead layer of skin to change its color. Au Courant Tan Maintaining Moisturizer with DHA is known to be the best but certain brands come with an accompanying recommended moisturizers.
To editorialize a bit, my personal fail proof product over the years has always been St. Tropez Bronzing Lotion, but that's just me. If they are not moisturized properly, self-tanner will turn areas with extreme dry skin orange and spotty.
Only after you have properly exfoliated and done the preliminary moisturizing can the actual self-tanner be applied. This can take some practice to master. Some people prefer to start at the feet and work their way up. Others start with the head first. This is all advisory and can only be determined by preference. If you do not have access to an excellent self-tan remover which you simply rub between palms and then rub off with a moist towel, then wear protective gloves.
Orange blotchy palms are the first giveaway to the art of faking a tan. When deciding how much to actually use, less is always more. Aguilera, dressed in a black skirt suit, which showed off her legs and was low cut enough to show off her ample bust, and killer heels, was particularly passionate and understandably emotional about this performance, given her love for James.
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