By Haywood Hunter


An easy way to enhance your looks is to get a perfect tan. That bit of color will make you look healthy and slim. Moreover, it's the perfect way to make that new white dress look absolutely fabulous on you. Self tanning lotions are a simple tool to get a great tan and there are some easy tricks that will help you get even better results.

The best thing about fake tans is that you can get color without the help of sun rays. Sunbathing requires commitment because for the best results you'll have to spend about an hour every day in the sun. Moreover, it carries many risks, including that of skin cancer, and will make you look old and wrinkled before your time. You're completely dependent on what the weather is doing and if it's cold or rainy outside, you can't work on your tan.

One risk of fake tans is that your skin may react badly to the product. However, it's easy to avoid this risk. Simply apply a bit of product in an inconspicuous spot and see how your skin reacts. Even if you've used the product before, it's wise to do a patch test every time before you're going to apply a fake tan.

The patch test should be done between one and two days before you're planning on applying the product all over. However, you also need some more preparation the day before. This is when you should wax or shave. The product works best on hairless skin but it takes about a day for your skin to recover properly from any depilatory treatment. It's also important to exfoliate so that you'll get an even tan. Finally, thoroughly moisturize your skin.

When you're ready for a session of sunless tanning, wash your skin to remove any traces of perfume or deodorant which could cause discoloring. Use gloves when applying the product. If you don't, your palms will stain and that orange color will be a dead giveaway that your tan is fake.

Once you've applied the tanning product according to the instructions on the packaging, you need to allow ample time for the tan to develop. Stay away from tight-fitting clothing that may rub off the product. Keep your skin dry for six to eight hours at least. If you want to speed up the process a little, a hair dryer on a cool setting can do wonders.

Sometimes things go wrong and you may not be happy with the results. When this happens, run a warm bath and soak for as long as possible. After half an hour or so, exfoliate to rub away the self tanning lotion in the areas where you want to have it removed.

There is a huge variety of self tanning products on the market. Some can even be bought in your local supermarket. For the best results, do some online research first and read product reviews before deciding which brand to buy.




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