I Still Want a Tan – What Should I Do?

If, despite all the warnings, you are still insistent that you want a tan, there are some safer alternatives to baking in the sun.

The best way is to fake it!

Fortunately, this allows you a safer way to get the warm glow you are seeking. There are two main types of fake tans you can get – bronzers and sunless-tanning products.

Bronzers:

Bronzers are applied to anywhere you want more color – your face, neck, arms, legs, stomach. You simply wash them off at the end of your day.

Bronzing products come in powder, spray, or stick forms. It is not always easy to find one that you like, so if possible, seek advice from a professional in the cosmetic industry to help you choose.

Bronzers can get on your clothing if you are not careful, so you want to be aware of that. Certain types may dry on your skin, but powders can rub off onto your clothing.

Sunless Tanners:

You may hear the term self-tanner used. It means the same as sunless tanners.

Sunless tanners contain the chemical, dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Like any chemical being applied to your body, you will hear controversy surrounding its safety. In general though, it is said to be safe for using to get a "tan." It is also approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Here are some things to keep in mind when using sunless tanners:

1. Be prepared to try a few different kinds to find one that you like

If you find one that you like the first time, you are very fortunate! It is normal to have to test a few different kinds to find one that matches your skin tone. This is because you may find some that make you look yellow or orange, and you do not want that. With patience though, you can find one that you like that looks natural.

2. Beware of the mist

You can find sunless tanners in lotions, gels, and sprays, for example. Just be careful though, that if you are using a spray, that you are not breathing in the mist.

3. The color lasts about five to seven days

This is normal as you shed dead skin cells regularly. In addition, if you are exfoliating, your tan is not going to last as long as you remove the top skin cells. It is also advised that you moisturize the areas, that you have applied sunless tanner to, to prevent less sloughing of dead skin cells. However, do not do this for at least four to six hours after applying the tanner, otherwise you could end up with poor results.

4. Prepare your skin before using the sunless tanner

Make sure to have a shower or bath, shave, and exfoliate your skin using a loofah before applying the tanner.

Do not use any deodorant, and do not use lotion on your body, as this will prevent the tanner from absorbing well. However, you can put a little lotion on your heels and hands, as these areas tend to be very finicky to apply tanner to and can often appear too dark if you apply too much tanner.

To conclude, if you really want some sort of tan, the safest method is to use bronzing products or sunless tanners. The information provided above will help you get that glow you are looking for, without the damaging rays from the sun or tanning beds.


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