jeudi 6 juin 2013

Factors To Consider When Choosing The Right Sun Tan Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Ask your dermatologist to give you the green light before choosing any sun tan lotion. Have them run some tests on your skin so that they can know what might react with your skin. They will thus be able to advise you on which products you should use.

Your skin will say a lot about the kind of sun tan lotion that you will get. The shade of the lotion should be quite similar to your natural complexion. This will give an impression of a natural tan.

Exfoliate and shave. If you are afraid of damaging your skin by shaving, there is no harm in skipping it since it will not by far affect the tanning process. You should however ensure that if you are exfoliating, shaving or carrying out any similar procedure that you do it at least six hours prior to using sun tan lotion so that your skin gets to heal.

Moisturize your skin well so that you can get a very beautiful glow from the tan. Most people make the mistake of using a sun tan lotion on skin that is quite dry, and instead of getting a good golden glow end up getting a very dry ashy complexion. Also hydrate by drinking a lot of water.

Deodorant and makeup should not be worn as you are getting your tan. They will act as a shield to the absorption of the sun tan lotion and you will thus end up with patches on your skin. Run a wet sponge with some cleanser all over your face and armpits prior to using the tanning lotion.

Instead of using their hands, have the person applying the lotion on you use a light fluffy sponge since it will act as a control of how much sun tan lotion they use. You will thus be safe from the instance where the tan is too dark for you. During the tanning procedure, endure that you have exposed your skin as much as possible in order to get maximum coverage.

Most people make the mistake of going out before the sun tan lotion has dried fully. It has to be dry since the heat as well as the activities that you carry out may cause you to sweat a lot. The sweat will in turn make some very unprepossessing smudges on your skin that may require you to wash off the entire tan and start all over again. When you use the sun tan lotion, stay in a cool place with minimal humidity. You should not also wear clothes immediately after using the lotion since it might rub off on your clothes.

Avoid showering until the lotion dries. Sun tan lotion does not give a permanent shade of tan hence you might require to have a few touch up procedures now and then. Observe your skin and notice how fast the tan fades so that you can keep track of how often you will need to repeat the procedure. The secret to a perfect tan is consistency so ensure the shade you have is the same all year round. Take your time and choose a good sun tan lotion.




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