Choosing Homemade Or Manufactured Self Tanning Lotions

By Haywood Hunter


Sunbathing to get a suntan is now known to be risky. Many more people are turning to the use of self tanning lotions to produce that healthy bronzed glow. Not all the commercial products are effective or produce a good result so be prepared to try a few before you get the results you want.

Your friends may look great, but you may not get the same look when you try the same product. Carrying out a patch test is the best way to find out if a product is right for you. Rather than go out and buy the lotion, ask you friend for a little to test it first. A patch test should let you know if you will have an allergic reaction to the product.

Its best practice to test the product and wait 24 hours to see if you have a reaction. If the test spot resembles the color of an orange, remember it will look a lot brighter over a larger area of your body. You may want to think again before you go out and buy.

A cheaper and often safer option is to make your own cream or lotion. You can download instructions from the internet that are easy to follow. You will find plenty of advice on the ingredients to use, how to mix and store the lotions and how to apply it for best results.

You will find important skin preparation advice which is important when you want to use a self tanning product. You have peace of mind because you know exactly what is going into the lotion. Unlike with products you can purchase, they may give you a list of ingredients, but you have not a clue what they are.

If you prefer to use natural products because you have sensitive skin, you should visit your local health store. They usually stock a variety of products derived from herbs and plants to make self tanning lotions. You can be sure that they contain only natural ingredients.




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