Friday, October 11, 2013

How To Achieve A Beautiful Bronze Using The Best Self Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Of all the trends Coco Chanel started, the tan is most lasting. Before she stepped off the plane from her holiday, showing her bronzed body to the world, it was trendy to be pale. There are few things that add to beauty as effectively as an all over bronze glow. These days you can achieve the look using the best self tanning lotion.



We're now aware that lying on the roof on tinfoil is dangerous. That's why bottled tan was invented. You could visit the salon to be professionally sun kissed but it's far simpler and cheaper to buy the effect in a container.

If you're a novice, using a lotion to tan can be scary. Remember those TV newsmen with their uneven, bright ocher skins. This is the look that scares us away from giving self tan a try. Fear no more: just read on.



The first consideration when choosing a product will be the smell. Bronzing lotion's active ingredient is called dihydroxyacetone and it's that which provides the characteristic odor. It only develops after a few hours' contact with skin so the best way to test for it is to rub some on a small patch of arm before purchase and check it after time has passed.

Some brands have found the ideal fragrance to hide the characteristic smell of DHA. Others simply use less of the offending chemical. In the latter types, gradual layering is required to achieve the desired result.

You'll want to look for a lotion that's quick drying. Some products will have you standing around naked in front of a fan for hours waiting to dry. Obviously this is not ideal, especially when there are creams available that dry in ten minutes.

One disadvantage of a few hours' hanging around is that the product stains fabric. You're sure to end up with tinged couches and gowns. It's impossible to wear lotion wet on your skin for that long without rubbing it off in places, which will give you a patchy look.

What kind of person you are will help your decision. If you're in an eternal hurry, you'll probably prefer a spritz bottle, which is simpler for beginners too. Creams will be the territory of the well practiced and those with time on their hands.

It's often inappropriate to use the same tanner for both face and body. Lighter complexions shouldn't go overboard with dark hues. Deeper complexions will see little difference if they use a product that's too light.

Even with the perfect product, disasters can happen if your routine is wrong. Before application, use a non-alkaline soap. Give your body a good scrub with a loofah or exfoliator to prepare the canvas. Moisturize lightly all over and use a heavier moisturizer on ankles, elbows and knees, which tend to darken too much.

It's easy to get that healthy smolder without sun damage. Excellent preparation is a must. However, never forget to choose the very best self tanning lotion.




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