Applying Self Tanning Products To Ensure A Safe And Beautiful Tan For The Beach

By Haywood Hunter


In the past, people would get their tan by lying in the sun. Then scientists discovered that this can lead to skin cancer. Now many people use self tanning products to get their beautiful tans.

You would think that sitting in the sun would be a good idea. In fact, a small amount of ultraviolet rays are healthy and provide vitamin D. However, burning the skin is not healthy and can lead to skin cancer.

Many people think that a tan makes them much more attractive. The glow makes skin look fresh and young. The problem is that science has proven that ultraviolet rays can damage your fragile skin. Tanning beds are not the solution because they also use ultraviolet rays. The best way to get a great tan and stay healthy is to use self tanning products.

Self tanning products come in a wide array of forms such as lotions, towlettes, milk, and cream. They all work because all self tanning products include DHA, which combines with your own amino acids to produce a beautiful tan. Although it only takes a few short hours for the tan to show up it can last from several days to a week.

Self tanning products can only produce a good tan if you put it on correctly. The first step is to make sure you thoroughly exfoliate the skin before you apply the product. Once you have completely dried yourself then you should put on gloves. You then apply it to your entire body and may want to have help with hard to reach places like your back. After you have applied the product wash your hands thoroughly to remove the excess product. Then set the self tanning products by using a hair dryer for a few seconds over the product.

Another option is to get a spray tan. This process is certainly easier but can also be much more expensive. With the spray method you simply visit a tanning salon, although some will actually come to your house. The DHA is then sprayed onto your skin with a paint sprayer. It lasts the same amount of time but it does dry a little quicker.

The first type of self tanning products that were released often turned the skin orange and had a strong smell. Using cheap self tanning products, or overdoing the application, can still cause these problems. However, if you use the higher end self tanning products this should not happen.

Many people look at the cost when deciding what self tanning products they should use. Most creams and lotions can be found in stores for around $5 but it is worth going to a higher end store and paying $35 to $50 for the better product. If you choose a spray tan then you can expect to pay up to $50 each visit.

Self tanning products are by far superior to any other tanning method. There are many different types of products to choose from. Once you have chosen your favorite product and applied it then it will be time to show off your great new tan.




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