How To Use Dark Sunless Tanning Lotion

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.

Do not shave immediately before you use your dark sunless tanning lotion. A day before is the best time to shave especially if you have very delicate skin. The skin is quite sensitive after shaving, and since the product may have some strong ingredients it may end up causing further irritation to the skin. However, if your skin can handle it, you can shave at least five hours before using dark sunless tanning lotion.

It is very essential that you exfoliate your skin to remove the dead skin. This dead skin is known to end up looking flaky once the dark sunless tanning lotion is applied to it. In order to get a good exfoliation, use a good loofah or a body brush with firm bristles. Also, use a good body scrub specially designed for sensitive skin. This will protect your skin from the harsh tanning lotion.

When applying your dark sunless tanning lotion, wear your tightest bathing suit, especially in a dark color. The dark color will ensure that it is not stained by the lotion in the event that you get some of the lotion on it. It should be tight to ensure that you get maximum coverage of the lotion, as well as to prevent tanning lines. Also, get a product that is most similar to your skin tone.

The best tools to apply the dark sunless tanning lotion are the hands. These will however require a lot of experience to perfect. In order to get the best tanning results, use a sponge paintbrush or a small sponge roller. Use single strokes of it to avoid looking too orange.

Wash your hands once you are through with applying it. Most people forget to do so and end up with orange palms. You can opt to wear gloves when applying it to eliminate the need to wash your hands. Hydrogen peroxide comes quite in handy when you have excess tanning lotion on your palms, or in the event that you use a bit too much dark sunless tanning lotion in a certain area. Dab it with a cotton bud and rinse off lightly.

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.

The feet and hands are dark in most people hence using the same product on them as on the body will make them even darker. Opt for a lighter product. Apply some of the it to your armpits for even and realistic results. Dark sunless tanning lotion may tend to get quite sticky, but this can be easily fixed by applying a little baby powder to the skin, using a powder puff. Take your time and choose the best dark sunless tanning lotion.




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