Applying Dark Sunless Tanning Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Skin may tend to look pale and lifeless, especially during winter. To get it to acquire a lifelike glow, one needs to get a good tan. Tanning is the process by which the skin acquires a darker tone due to exposure to the sun. With the busy lifestyles nowadays, no one actually has the time to stay in the sun in order to get a tan. Luckily, there is dark sunless tanning lotion that gives one the same results without having to burn in the sun. There are a few steps to follow when using this product, to get best results.

Try as much as possible to avoid shaving at least five hours before applying the dark sunless tanning lotion. To be on the safe side, shave a day before if you must, especially if your skin is very sensitive. Shaving usually makes the skin very delicate and irritable and adding dark sunless tanning lotion to it will actually make the situation worse.

Dead skin is known to make the tan results look fake. It will make the skin look dry, patchy and ashy. To get rid of this one has to exfoliate. Exfoliating will get rid of this dead skin. Use a loofah or body brush and a good body scrub, preferably one with natural ingredient to soothe your skin in preparation for the dark sunless tanning lotion.

When applying your dark sunless tanning lotion, wear your tightest bathing suit, especially in a dark color. The dark color will ensure that it is not stained by the lotion in the event that you get some of the lotion on it. It should be tight to ensure that you get maximum coverage of the lotion, as well as to prevent tanning lines. Also, get a product that is most similar to your skin tone.

The best tools to apply the dark sunless tanning lotion are the hands. These will however require a lot of experience to perfect. In order to get the best tanning results, use a sponge paintbrush or a small sponge roller. Use single strokes of it to avoid looking too orange.

Wash your hands just after you use dark sunless tanning lotion so as to avoid orange palms. Otherwise, you can wear gloves when applying it. Hydrogen peroxide is quite helpful when you have used a little too much tanning lotion. Dab it on the areas that you used too much lotion on using a cotton bud.

Before applying this product, use some body lotion on elbows and knees. This way, less dark sunless tanning lotion is absorbed here and thus results look quite realistic. Also use some body lotion once you are done to even out the look.

The feet and hands are dark in most people hence using the same product on them as on the body will make them even darker. Opt for a lighter product. Apply some of the it to your armpits for even and realistic results. Dark sunless tanning lotion may tend to get quite sticky, but this can be easily fixed by applying a little baby powder to the skin, using a powder puff. Take your time and choose the best dark sunless tanning lotion.




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