Achieve A Golden Tan From Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


You don't have to wait until summer, or travel to a sunny coastal destination, to get that tan glow. And better yet, you can lessen your exposure to damaging sun rays too, while still looking healthily bronzed, with the use of a sunless tanning lotion. With so many products available these days, you can take your pick.

The variety and brand names can seem endless. And while all of them do the same thing -- provide you with a lovely tan appearance -- there are some variations to the products. Some have lovely smells like coconuts or perfume. Some contain special moisturizing ingredients and sun screen to protect from the inevitable exposure to the sun even if you're not laying out. And others, still, include calming ingredients like aloe vera, just in case you end up out in the sun a little longer than you expected.

It might be wise to sample a product by rubbing it into a small patch of your skin. Like with anything, it's possible to have an allergic reaction. So better to test it in a little area rather than to find out the hard way with a full body rash. But usually the products are quite safe with no ill effects. You'll notice a difference in skin color within hours of your first application. The more frequently you apply it, the darker your skin will be.

When applying the lotion, you'll want it to go on evenly for a more natural-looking result. If you apply to much or too little to an area, it will be lighter or darker than the other areas, causing a splotchy or streaked effect. Some people wear cotton or latex gloves to keep the palms of their hands from coloring. Small sponges can be used, too. Pay attention to areas that don't normally tan and try to avoid them if possible.

Look for the special lotions made particularly for the face. They often contain extra moisturizers and sunscreens for the added protection necessary for that part of our body that inevitably gets the most sun exposure. These products can be better suited for evenly tanning the special contours and crevices on the face.

When you use a sunless tanning lotion, you are essentially dying your skin. The effect isn't permanent, but it will last a while. Keep that in mind and use caution if you wear your bathing suit or other clothing while applying the lotion, because it will stain the fabric. Also, because the dye binds to the dead skin cells, be sure to cleanse and thoroughly scrub your skin before using the lotion. Otherwise, the dryer skin areas will absorb more of it and end up darker than the other parts of your body.

The chemistry involved in making the sunless tanning products available today has come a long way from what it was when the first products were introduced many years ago. Back then, it wasn't uncommon to spot the oddly auburn-looking pioneers who dared to try out the new products. They were painfully unnatural looking. But that's no longer the reality. You can achieve exceptional results with many of the products available today.

The prices of sunless tanning lotion can vary widely, but paying more doesn't necessarily guarantee a better product. It could pay off to comparison shop.




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