By Haywood Hunter


The application of an indoor tanner is a safe and highly effective way to darken the complexion. You may choose from the lotion, gel, cream or spray type. No matter the form, it's for certain that the product relies on DHA as its active ingredient. Certain steps need to be conducted just before you apply the self tanner of your liking in order to get excellent results.

Step foot in the shower to cleanse the skin before getting an indoor tan. It's important to have those excess dirt and oils removed thoroughly to ensure that nothing is going to keep DHA from being absorbed and springing into action. It's not unlikely for the end color to be lighter on areas where there are dirt and oils, and darker on parts where the skin is clear.

Exfoliate to remove too much dead skin cells. DHA works by darkening dead cells sitting on the topmost layer of your skin. It's very important for this surface to be smooth and even so that the indoor tanning product of your choice could produce a uniform fake tan. Using either a loofah or an exfoliating gel designed for application before getting a tan indoor may be done.

Getting rid of unwanted body hairs is another thing you need to do before the use of any indoor tanning product. If you don't shave the skin, the tanner may only pool around hair strands, resulting in a blotchy outcome. Shaving also helps in providing added exfoliation to really make the layer of dead skin cells smoother.

In case waxing is your preferred hair removal procedure, have it done at least 24 hours before getting a tan indoors. This gives the waxy residue that could keep DHA from springing into action plenty of time to disappear. What's more, letting a full day pass allows your irritated skin to heal.

Ensure that the skin is dry before applying the lotion, spray, foam or cream. Needless to say, excess water can weaken DHA and leave you with a less desirable outcome. Sure it can be very exciting to get started with the process so you may enjoy a gorgeous skin complexion right away. However, it's a must for you to ensure that the areas to be tanned indoors are completely dry.

Do not apply any of the cosmetic products you use daily. It's true that DHA present in indoor tanners emit a fishy odor while it is springing into action. This is perfectly normal and soon disappears once the active ingredient has developed. It isn't recommendable to apply cologne or any other product just to mask the characteristic odor given off by DHA.

Save your knees, elbows, ankles and the rest from ending up darker by applying moisturizing lotion just before using the indoor tanner of your choice. This is the only cosmetic product that you should use beforehand. Take note that it has to be applied on dry areas only to prevent the excessive absorption of DHA which could result in a very dark coloration.




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