How to apply self tanner evenly

Most girls do not have the opportunity to spend hours basking and sunbathing on the beaches so that the skin acquires a brown tint. In addition, some representatives of the beautiful half of humanity have an allergic reaction to the sun's rays, so they are constantly looking for alternative ways to get a tan.

The most common solution is the use of self-tanning. Now it is absolutely not necessary to go to the sea to acquire a chic brown skin color. To achieve the correct result, it is necessary to apply the product correctly.

• If you use a special cream, you can avoid the appearance of unwanted burns and certain kinds of complications.
• Thanks to the nutritional supplements contained in the self-tanner, the skin is hydrated and nourished, and youthfulness is preserved for many years.
• A big plus is the alignment of the tone of the surface of the body, sometimes even natural radiance is acquired.
• With age spots, you can remove the difference in shades of the skin with the help of a tanning agent.

• With the use of tanning creams, a significant part of the time that was previously spent on trips to beauty salons is saved, and the family budget is saved.The skin color changer has a very simple method of application, which is easy to repeat at home.
• Do not worry about the consequences, including during the period of bearing a child.
• When using a self-tanning cream, there is no need to select the right weather conditions or adjust to the holidays in order to go on vacation to the sea.
• If the product was applied incorrectly, then it is easily removed from the surface of the skin using various folk remedies.

• Do not expect that the effect will be long-lasting. It lasts from several days to a crescent. The duration of fake tan depends on several factors: how often you take a shower, change clothes, use additional cosmetics.
• The test can also be the application of a cream on all areas of the skin.. It will be quite problematic to cover the entire area of ​​​​the skin on your own, so you still have to turn to other people for help.

• Be prepared for the fact that each person has a certain type of skin, and oily areas on it are distributed unevenly.
• Respectively the moment of disappearance of sunburn will manifest itself differently on each segment of the body. In order for the result to be as good as possible, the remedy must be selected carefully.
• Don't be put off by the strong smell of sunscreen, it is very specific. The cream is not always completely absorbed, so the appearance of stains on bed linen and clothes is not excluded.

• For permanent preservation of the tanning effect, the product is applied systematically, with a frequency of several days.

Before using a tanning cream, it is imperative to conduct a test and check how compatible the product is with a particular type of skin, and if there are any allergic reactions. Testing takes place as follows: a small drop of the substance is applied and rubbed on the wrist, after 10 hours it is necessary to check which reaction has taken place.

Additionally, a creamy substance is applied to a small area of ​​the neck and foot. Pay attention to whether itching occurs, whether there are irritations, redness, whether inflammatory foci appear.

Study the instructions that come with the tanning cream, it describes in detail how to apply the substance correctly, how long it must be kept on the surface of the body and what should be used in the procedure. Some manufacturers indicate in what order the creamy substance should be applied to the skin. Regardless of the content of the instruction, it is recommended to use the following algorithm:

• If there were products containing Alpha acids in your cosmetic bag, then about a week before applying the self-tanning cream, it is better to stop applying them.. In the case of the presence of components such as AHA and AlphaHydroxyAcids, the tan cannot be even.

• 24 hours before applying the substance to the skin, it is advisable to apply a scrub to clean the surface of the dermis. The surface of the body is well rubbed with a washcloth. To prepare the mask, use the following recipe: in 100 gr. cane sugar is added about 100 gr. liquid honey, about 30 gr. is thrown into the mixture. pre-ground salt and about 45 gr. castor oil. The components are combined, the resulting substance processes all parts of the body where it is planned to apply a tan. For facial cleansing, choose mostly gentle exfoliation, as the surface of the skin can be damaged.

• After the keratinized particles are exfoliated, epilation or depilation is performed. In the first case, it is better to carry out the procedure 10 hours before applying the product, in the second - about a day.

• Before covering the skin with a self-tanner, experts advise taking a warm bath with the addition of lavender essential oil and salt. Next, you need to wait about 3 hours until the body has completely cooled down.. The process of complete evaporation of liquid from the upper layers of the body surface must go through. It is strictly forbidden to apply various kinds of aerosols or deodorants, as well as the use of perfumes, which will allow you to perform an artificial tan without streaks.

• The procedure takes about 2-3 hours, so it is necessary to allocate separate time in advance. You need to apply self-tanning only following the instructions. Please note that in addition to applying the substance to the skin, it will take additional time for rubbing in fully and drying the product on the body.

To carry out the procedure, you need to take care of the availability of the necessary materials and tools in advance.First, take gloves made of rubber or silicone, it is desirable that they fit snugly on your hands and do not fly off them. Additionally, you may need a hair crab, ordinary hairdressing clips, mittens or mittens.

The tool is gradually applied to the palm, and then rubbed, it is best to start from the buttocks area. They and the hips are processed using circular movements, it is gradually necessary to go down lower and lower. The bikini area is not processed, the tanning cream is applied exclusively along the underwear line. Next, the substance is applied to the legs.

Since the cream does not always lie evenly on the inner thigh area, pay due attention to this moment. To avoid unsightly streaks around your knees, avoid applying too much tanner at home, as it tends to pool in one spot. Please note that the cream in the area of ​​​​the feet is applied very carefully, especially between the fingers, this is due to the fact that while walking the color is quickly erased.

Further, the procedure affects the back and abdomen to the chest area. The composition is distributed evenly from the bottom up, make sure that the layer is even. If such a need arises, it is better to help apply the funds to a friend or make movements opposite the mirror surface.

Only after the back has been processed, smoothly move on to the armpits. The chest and collarbones must be handled with special care. In the décolleté area, sunscreen will be especially noticeable. Moving on to the hands, remember that the product is applied in smooth movements from top to bottom along the hairline on the surface of the body.

To free the area behind the ears, it is best to stab the curls with a special clip.If possible, it is advisable to use a medical cap. In turn, the surface of the neck is treated first, and then the skin behind the ears. Lastly, the substance is applied to the face. It is recommended to mix self-tanning with day cream in a ratio of 4 to 1. The agent is distributed with a thin layer, previously applied to a pre-prepared tampon. Pay attention to how the border between the face, neck and décolleté looks like. Do not feel sorry for the usual cream that is applied to the body, it is great for retouching. Lips and the area around the eyes should not be covered.

After the procedure is completed, the palms should be washed with ordinary baby soap, and if it is not available, shower gel may be suitable, you can also pour regular shampoo on your hands. Nails are cleaned with a special brush, which has fine bristles.

At first, it is advisable not to wear light-colored clothes, avoid close-fitting styles. Uniform tone break the seams and leave stripes. Please note that it is not so easy to remove self-tanner from the surface of the fabric.

Until about 7 hours have passed, it is not recommended to wash after applying the cream, it is better not to take a shower so that the paint does not wash off. You should also not be afraid that while taking a bath, the water may take on the color of a suntan cream, this is completely normal. If the agent is not completely absorbed into the skin, then the excess substance simply, therefore, comes out naturally.

Remember that when applying self-tanning, the cream must be applied evenly on the surface of the body, as the tone may subsequently be distributed unevenly. It is best to use the substance while lying on a bed or sofa. To make a perfect tan, a prerequisite is to follow the listed rules.

Even a cosmetologist with a long experience cannot answer the question of how long self-tanning can last on a woman's body. The effect of applying the cream depends on several factors at once. The standard period when the dermis holds color is from 2 to 10 days. Preliminary body scrub gives better results, since the surface of the skin will be better able to absorb the substance.

Washing off the tan occurs in case of contact with sea or fresh water. Therefore, it is practically incompatible to apply a cream with a vacation at sea, the product is only applicable for wearing in the vicinity of the city, for example, for going to work. Using a washcloth does not increase the life of a tan. You can constantly maintain a dark skin tone only with regular application of the cream. Remember that experts advise purchasing self-tanning substance only in beauty salons or in separate retail outlets specializing in the sale of cosmetics.

Sunburn is well washed off with ordinary fresh water from the tap, so to get rid of it, just take a bath of water and add sea salt to it. Next, the skin is well wiped with a washcloth and a pre-prepared coffee scrub is applied. According to the recipe, about 100 gr. thick mixed with 60 gr. high fat sour cream. The substance is rubbed on the skin for about 15-20 minutes.

If the mixture turned out to be ineffective, then do not despair. To 100 gr. crushed sea salt is added about 70 ml. shampoo and 30 gr. standard body cream. After the peeling is completed, the product is left on the surface of the body for a short period of time (no more than 5 minutes).

Do not despair if the self-tanning cream could not be applied the first time. At the first opportunity, the procedure is easily repeated, and in case of failure, it is easily removed by folk methods from the surface of the dermis.

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