How to apply a fake tan right
Gone are those days of applying baby oil and roasting under the heat of the scorching sun to get beautiful tan lines. Today, most people see the bottled tanning products as the safe tanning items ideal to apply. Yet unless one knows the proper way of doing it, getting a natural-looking fake tan can be quite tricky.
Here are the easy steps to get a fake tan that will still look natural on one's skin.
Unwanted Hair Removal. A self-tanner can blemish hair, appearing it darker thus if you choose to have a smooth and hairless look, it is ideal to epilate, wax or shave before doing the self fake tan application. It is also recommended to shave or wax at least one day before applying your fake tan. This is to give time to your skin to relieve.
Exfoliate. Exfoliating one's skin is another part of applying a fake tan however if you shave or wax, you probably does not need exfoliating the part where you have it tanned because in waxing, the dead skin cells is already removed naturally.
Yet for the benefit of knowing how to exfoliate, in case you will not opt for waxing or shaving, here are the ways. You may use body scrub or facial scrub, if you plan to tan your face. You can also use a loofah with shower soap or gel. However, an organic way of exfoliating is more preferred by many. It is composed of a mixture of baby oil and table salt. Simply rub the mixture all over the body. As you rinse the salt off, the oil remains, leaving a perfectly moisturized skin.
Moisturize. This method is essential for dry skinned individuals. If you put a fake tan to your ankles, elbows and knees rub an amount of body oil first, focusing on dry parts and then pat the skin dry using a towel.
Apply the self fake tan. Put on a plastic glove to keep away from nails or hands staining. Soak a cotton ball with the tanning cream and wipe it all over the skin, using a circular shift. Do your ankles, elbows and knees fast so it will not look darker than the rest of the body parts.
Let the self fake tanning dry for about twenty minutes before dressing up. If you want to have a super tanned skin, you may reapply later or else, you have to reapply twice the least, each week. Always remember to exfoliate before applying a tanning lotion again.
And one more essential thing, this new fake tan does not provide sun protection thus you have to wear sunscreen daily.
