Why do girls use self-tanner? Firstly, it allows you to quickly achieve the desired shade, which is not always possible with a natural tan. Secondly, instant self-tanning allows you to even out complexion, hide small defects and give untanned skin the same color as the open sun. Thirdly, a light tan hides skin irregularities, including traces of cellulite, and visually makes us slimmer. In order for the result to please, you need to know the following about self-tanning: how to properly apply it on the body, which product will suit your skin and allow you to quickly achieve what you want.
It is especially difficult for fair-haired and fair-skinned women to achieve chocolate skin color naturally. Under the influence of the sun, their skin quickly turns red, and then peels off. In this case, you need to use a light self-tanner (marked "light") or tint products (balms, lotions and milk). Darker colors will give an unnatural result, and it will be very difficult to wash off such self-tanner later. For peach skin owners of brown hair, products marked "medium" are suitable. And swarthy girls who want to make their ownthe skin is even darker, products with the inscription "dark" will be required. It is worth trying on a small area first, as the wrong product can turn the skin into an ugly yellow tint.
Creams give the most lasting result, but you can achieve it only by applying the product in an even layer on the body for 30 minutes daily. Mousse is lighter in texture, so it absorbs faster. It can be used instead of a moisturizer after a shower. Milk or lotion is applied using cotton swabs. The fastest remedy is self-tanning spray. It is conveniently sprayed on the body and dries in 10 minutes. Self-tanning wipes give instant results, they can be carried with you in your purse. For fair-skinned girls, this remedy is not recommended, since it is easy to make a mistake with the tone, and the undesirable result will be very difficult to correct. Most often, wipes are used for certain areas of the skin, for the face, for example.
Have you chosen the right self-tanner? How to properly apply each product is written on the package, but there are some general recommendations. Preliminary preparation of the skin is required. It consists in taking a shower using a scrub and a washcloth. Carefully remove dead skin particles and allow the body to dry well to evenly distribute self-tanning. How to apply it on the body? You need to start with the legs, gradually moving from the bottom up. The hairline, knees, elbows and eyebrows need less product, as these areas are more absorbent of dyes. Wash your hands after each self-tanning application, otherwise the skin willpalms will be noticeably darker than the rest. For the first time, it is better to apply the thinnest possible layer, and apply the second time when the effect is fully manifested, so you can gradually achieve the perfect shade. Do not dress until product is completely dry. For four hours after the procedure, you must refrain from showering and exercising.
Now you know how to choose a self-tanner, how to apply the right product to achieve the desired result, and which shades are best for your skin.
