Skincare Beauty Tip
The Goof-Proof Guide To Self-Tanning
submitted: Jun 3, 2009tip #335
A sexy summer glow like Hayden Panettiere's is easy to achieve at home.
1) Do the prep work. According to Locke, the biggest mistake most women make when self-tanning is not properly preparing their skin for self-tanner. Thoroughly exfoliating your skin will get rid of dry patches, which absorb too much self-tanner and cause blotching. Self-tanner will also go on more smoothly if your skin is silky smooth. Locke also suggests applying a light moisturizer to extra dry areas (knees, elbows, cuticles) to prevent them from absorbing too much self-tanner.
2) Start from the bottom up. Apply a generous amount of self-tanner from your toes to your knees in a long, sweeping motion. This will ensure the tanner goes on evenly and streak-free. Then work from your knees to your hips and up the rest of your body. We like St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse because it contains Aromaguard technology to eliminate that sickly self-tanner smell. "Wait at least six to eight hours before you take a shower, swim or perspire excessively," says Locke. To avoid staining your clothes or smudging your bronze, wear loose, dark clothing. Wash your hands immediately after you are finished applying.
3) If you make a mistake, don't panic. "If you catch the problem within four hours, use a self-tanning remover to correct the problem" says Locke. If you don’t notice the mistake until later, soak your skin in a warm bath with several drops of baby oil to soften the skin, then exfoliate the area with a body scrub or exfoliator.
4) Maintain your tan. To ensure your tan looks bronzed and beautiful, continue to hydrate your skin daily to keep it soft and smooth. Locke recommends using a gradual tanning product that contains a hint of self-tanner mixed with lotion to subtly enhance and prolong your tan.
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DO you suggest or reccomend neutrogens's spray self tanner
if u r gonna use a self tanner go with the micro-mist 360 degree spray u can hit EVERY angle ur self...there's no rubbing it in with ur hands...simply spray
no
I don't reccomend Coppertone Gradual Tan lotion.
why dont people just tan in the sun? is that not in style any more i hear so much about self taning and taning beds these days i still tan outside my house
Um the reason for self taning is so you don't get the harmul effects from the sun but still have a natural looking tan! By tanning in the sun and tanning beds your damaging your skin and causin yourself to age immaturely. Not to mention melanoma and sun spots! Thats why people use self tanners!!
causing yourself to age ***prematurely***.
ill try it but im thinking kinda like why is it a big deal? ive tried to self tan befor and it leaves white patches and uneven colors!
people dont tan in the sun since its bad for their skin and/or it takes too long. if they use a tanning bed instead, its obviously bc its time saving. If they use lotions, it could be either or both.
go to the tanning salon..all the money & time we waste trying all the different self tanners is exactly that a WASTE!!!! TANNING BEDS work, they don't streak and don't mess up your clothes nor do you have to worry about that orange hand, ankle & elbow syndrome...save ur self time money, FRUSTRATION & embarassment of self tanning & all of it's DON'TS
Yes, but tanning beds and the sun are horrible for your skin. They age you and put you at serious risk for skin cancer. They are so not worth it. Self-tanning lotions are a good way to get that bronze glow without subjecting yourself to aging, cancerous UV rays. Yes they can be a bit more of a pain than just laying out, but at least they won't give you cancer! I can't believe people still go to tanning beds anymore, there is so much evidence and information out there that tells you how awful it is for your health and people still do it.
I agree with meg_lynne252on the sun and tan beds. I use the moisturinzing lotions with a hint of color.
They make your skin feel great and you get a gradual tan - darkness depends on usage of course. I have skin that burns, blisters and then peels. I like the sun but it doesn't like me, so I do what I can for a sun tan look. Any particular brands of lotion that you recommend?
Thanks and Take Care!
I love St. Tropez new line of stink-free self-tanners. They have a fragrance that completely masks that gross chemical smell that other self-tanners have. You can find them at Sephora. They are a little more pricey but they smell SOOOO much better. For a drugstore brand, you can't go wrong with Jergens Natural Glow. They were the first ones to do the gradual tan concept and they totally work!
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I totally agree gergans is great!
hay i tried it and it worked but it left white patches uneven skin tones not cool at all
hay i triend self tanning worked but it left uneven skintones and white patches
What brand of self tanning lotions/sprays is most effective and non oranging???
OxHAnNAhXo♥
I totally agree with meg_lynne252! At my school theres all these girls going to tanning beds all the time.. and yes there skin looks pretty and tan, but just think ten years from now when thoses girls have wrinkly and damaged ski, and even end up with skin cancer! And then look at the girls like Nicole Kidman who have flawless skin! and shes not tan she took care of her skin. Idk about some of you girls but i'd rather take a little extra time and care to put on and maintain tanning lotion then sitting there in a tanning bed spending big bucks and ruining my skin! Man do i wish some of these girls could see what there doing to their skin.
heh, no matter i still goof up. i might need someone to do it for me. lol
ok, ok, ok! we ALL agree that both uva and uvb rays are bad for the skin... and self tanners leave u streaked and orag, looking like an oompa loompa. i have a beautiful perfect bronze glow. self tanners, other than moisturizers with a hint of self tanners, are a bad idea. they make u look awful, and those chemicals are just as harmful to your skin as the dear old light. and thats something u have to put on EVERY day... i suggest the moisturizer with a hint of self tanner for about a week and a half... then lay in the suhn for 30 minutes a piece for your front and back for 2 weeks straight, skipping wednesdays and mondays. but use a lower spf sunscreen rather than tanning oil; it is MUCH better for skin and doesnt cook you. and THEN once youve built up a nice glow, if you want to be darker, go to a salon and have a professional spray tan done. it keeps you from too much sun damage, doesnt leave you orange at this point, and you dont have to get it done very often because it lasts, reducing chemical damage and money waste drastically. to keep up your tan, try out door activities wearing low spf sunscreen, like swimming, jogging, etc. that also tones your muscles up, which makes you glow as well. that inh combination with the moisturizer with a touch of self tanner will keep your tan looking great for a long while. Everything in moderation guys.
Mary Kay Sun Essentials Sunless Tanning Lotion at http://www.marykay.com/hporchea
The Subtle Tanning Lotion is much better and the color is very natural. Looks like you were in the sun but why pay for spraying in a salon or suffer the ravages of the same rays as the sun giving you an older look down the line. With the Subtle Tanning Lotion you just apply when the tan starts to fade (about every three days). I use rubber gloves to apply so it does not get under my fingernails. Rub it on like you would any other moisturizer and look younger and feel great. I have sold more of this since it came out as customers love the tan not yellow or orange look. jmikyska@tampabay.rr.com if you want a REAL natural looking tan.
or just stay paleee! too much effort that doesnt really make THAT MUCH DIFFERENCE to your life. think nicola roberts.xx
I am a Mary Kay Consultant and have tried our products as well as many others on the market. (Yes, I was a traitor but knew what I wanted my tan to look like.) I always got an orangey tinge. Now we have come out with Mary Kay Subtle Tanning Lotion. Have been using it over a year and even in winter have a nice TAN that looks like I am wearing hose. No yellow or orangey tint. Greatest thing I have found. Yes, exfoliate prior to use. Rub legs or area to tan with one of those net scrubbers. Put on the Subtle Tanning Lotion and in three days you have a gorgeous tan. Plus it moisturizes your skin and your legs will look great. You can even use it on your face. Can't find a consultant? Contact me at jmikyska@tampabay.rr.com. You cand order it from me and I will ship immediately. I have a stock of everything on my shelf. You will love this product.
Traitor no more. I make sure I never run out of this product.
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The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.
The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.
The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.
The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.
The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.
The best self tanner I've used is SEVEN NINE.Its a spray tanner that can be found@ Sephora.It smells great.To maintain the color I use lotion mixed with Olay gradual tanner after every shower.I can't abide the smell of Jergans self tanner.The scent stays with me all day.Another good one is Avons Skin so Soft self tanner.It comes in light & medium/dark skin tones.