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With the recent surge in the popularity of tanning, many
people are flocking to salons to use tanning booths or
beds to build and maintain a healthy tan, but some
people are still leery of the effects of ultraviolet
light, and other people simply cannot afford to pay for
tanning sessions.
One of the best alternatives to
indoor tanning is sunless tanning, which offers a
realistic looking tan from a bottle. These products come
in cream, gel, or spray-on form, and there are benefits
and drawbacks to each. If you choose spray-on sunless
tanning, a number of things can be done to improve the
results. You can have your tan sprayed on at a tanning
salon, or you can apply it yourself. Whichever option
you choose, here are a few tips for spray tanning, to
make sure the application goes smoothly.
1. Exfoliate - All the self-tanner in the world will do
you no good if it attaches itself to dead skin that is
about to come off your body! Use a loofah sponge in the
bath the night before you self-tan to remove these dead
skin cells.
2. Moisturize - Applying a good moisturizer a few hours
before you self tan is a great way to make sure your
skin is ready to accept the self-tanner.
3. Choose your clothes carefully - You should pick
clothes that cover all the parts you do not wish to tan.
Self-tanning nude is not recommended for newcomers,
because the results can be unpredictable. Make sure you
select tight fitting clothes so that the self-tanner
cannot go under your sleeves. You should also choose
dark colored clothes, since spray tanners will stain
light clothes.
4. Use gloves - Nobody looks good with orange palms, so
when you spray tanner on your hands in order to tan your
face, don a pair of latex gloves to prevent stains.
5. If you are going to a tanning salon, follow the
instructions! Self-tanning booths typically have a
handout, so read up, and make sure you know what to do!
6. BLOT - After applying your spray tan, you will need
to blot your skin with a towel to catch any drips.
7. Stand still - Standing still for about 30 seconds
after a self-tanning booth application will ensure that
your tan dries evenly. While it may take a lot longer to
dry completely, the first minute or more is when you run
a real risk of rubbing off the self-tanner before it has
a chance to work.
8. Protect your feet - Because they typically get less
sun than the rest of you, your feet are paler and may
get dark faster. If you are spraying yourself, go
lightly on the feet. If you are using a booth, use the
paper booties (usually offered by staff) to protect your
feet and apply a self-tanner later on to ensure you get
the right shade.
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