How To Apply The Best Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


If you want to feel alive and bursting with energy then choose the best self tanning lotion. It will allow you to look good without being open to the risks of the real sun. You feel and look beautiful and will be attractive.


You have to choose wisely, though, to make sure your tan looks real. Some products on the market today give your skin a tell tale orange look. This is not what you want to achieve.

Some products have a special odor which can be unpleasant. Others can stain both the clothes you are wearing or spoil your bed sheets. You may find that some products leave a streaky effect. If you experience any of these effects your efforts to look and feel good will have been in vain.

There are numerous products on the market today and a price range to suit all budgets. You can choose from really cheap to very expensive. Some lotions are just to use on the face. Others are for whole body application. As well as lotions there are creams, milks, and gels available but all of them will have a special ingredient to help to darken the skin. An effort has been made by the manufacturers to improve the fragrance by adding certain ingredients. Aloe vera and cocoa butter are popular ingredients used. All skin types are catered for and some have a special lightweight feel to them. You will find all of them are easy to use.

Because your face is never covered you have to be particularly careful about applying your best lotion to this part of your body. First of all, gently cleanse your face with your favorite cleanser. Then you have to exfoliate to get rid of the dead skin that will affect the finish. Avoid using a moisturizer on your face as it may affect the condition of the tan.

Underneath the eyes is a special area that needs treating first. Use an eye cream. This will help the overall effect as sometimes the skin darkens too much in this region. Only one shade darker than your normal skin tone is required.

At this stage you can mix a small amount of your chosen moisturizer. A smooth finish should be the result. Include the earlobes and the tops of your ears to enable a complete look. Afterwards wash hands thoroughly to avoid leaving stains on them.

Next you can apply the lotion to the rest of your body. But first exfoliate as you did on your face. Be methodical and deal with one limb at a time. Begin with the legs and move down to the calves and then the ankles. Then concentrate on the thighs, hips, stomach and arms in that order. Afterwards you need ten minutes to make sure the tanning has dried thoroughly before you put on your clothes. It is advisable to avoid any vigorous exercise for several hours to avoid sweating which may cause the tan to streak. After that, whichever best self tanning lotion you choose you will look absolutely gorgeous.




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