To achieve smooth and tan skin, the appropriate way is to leave the UV rays and use a branded self-tanner. The presence of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and Erythrulose reacts with amino acids present on skin leaving it smooth and beautiful. In most cases, ladies complain of streaks, dark ceases and orange hands but certain do’s and don’ts can help stay away from such disasters.
In recent times, self-tanning creams have evolved both in quality and brand. These claim to give you a charming skin. However, natural-looking tan needs more than just a cream.
Set a schedule to prance yourself-
In most cases, one must have a set schedule to prance herself. Initially, two-three hours would be required but gradually, you can reduce it half an hour. It would ensure that your skin is glowing as always.
Pick the Right Product-
Picking up good self tan product is crucial. Test a little of the cream on your arm before applying to entire body. If you have any reaction then the product is certainly not for you. Also, testing it will give a clear idea of the color, it would give you.
Take a shower bath-
Taking a shower bath really works. Either exfoliate or shave to get rid of dry skin. There are chemicals in the self-tan products that react with amino acids so removing the upper layer ensures that the tan develops in fresh layer. It will scrub off the dry skin. Shaving makes smoother tan. It is recommended before applying self-tanner. You can avoid shaving if you have sensitive skin to avoid any irritation.
Combating dry patches-
It is important to dry off when applying the self-tanner. Make sure you are at cool place to avoid any sweating. However, after drying yourself thoroughly, use a good moisturizer in the area that is likely to be dryer like elbows, knees, ankles. It can help to keep the areas from getting dark. Also, it makesthe streaks and goofs less visible later on. This can be done as per your convenience.
Wash your hands every 5 minutes-
In order to ensure that you don’t get orange hands, wash off your hands every 5 minutes during applying self-tanner. You can also wear gloves to avoid orange hands. Also, scrub in and around the nails.
Be calm while applying tan and avoid impatience-
It usually takes around 2-3 hours to get real results. Don’t over apply the tan to get the color quickly. Wait for some time and after that, if you don’t like the color, you can surely apply more.
Apply regular tan once you are done-
Ensure to apply regular tan on the feet area once you are done with applying tan. Even use the lotion in your hands to get tremendous results of your application.
These are some of the things that should be done and avoided to get a glowing and charming skin. For natural tan, you can also mix the self-tanner with lotion to get impressive results.