Self-tanning at home

Chocolate skin tone is not only beautiful, but also fashionable. Girls around the world prefer tanned skin, because it looks healthier, smoother and more natural.

Sometimes spending money on going to the solarium is inappropriate, and buying cosmetic substitutes, such as self-tanners, does not bring the desired result.

Homemade self-tanning can be used as the main skin care in spring and summer, and the effect of a light “sun kiss” will be a nice bonus. The advantages of such a tool include:

• no harmful dyes and additives - in self-prepared compositions there are only natural dyes that do not cause any harm to the skin.Conventional cosmetic preparations use molecules that color the skin through a chemical reaction;
• has a nourishing and moisturizing effect - due to minerals, vitamins and fatty acids, you can not only give the epidermis an even and natural shade, but also nourish it with useful substances;
• makes skin tone even and smooth and soft to the touch;
• the procedure requires a minimum of time, and the effect comes much faster than from a visit to the solarium;
• use a homemade product, can be at any time of the year;
• homemade creams do not stain the skin, do not create spots on the epidermis. When applied correctly, natural dyes stay on the dermis longer than artificial ones;
• compositions due to the ingredients have no contraindications.

Disadvantages of home tanning:

• rinsing off the product from the skin is quite problematic: due to the renewal of the epidermis, the dye comes off unevenly, leaves spots on the skin;
• to obtain a qualitative result, the solution must always be freshly prepared, and applied carefully and evenly. If you skip any part of the body, you can get the effect of "spotting";
• homemade self-tanning is able to delight the skin with a delicate chocolate shade from two to five days. Persistence depends on a number of factors: the use of peeling before applying the product, the number of layers applied, the frequency of showering, and others;
• some homemade formulations are unpleasant in smell. However, it wears off quickly;
• product may partially stain clothing and bed linen.

Homemade mixtures can be used an unlimited number of times - they are suitable for daily care. And that's why:

• improves not only the appearance of the skin, but also internal processes: there is a deep nutrition and restoration of skin functions - in particular, the restoration of water-salt balance;
• peeling passes;
• restores the natural luster and radiance of the skin;

Useful substances in the composition of home remedies:

• vitamins A, E, C – are an antioxidant complex that protects, nourishes and improves oxygen exchange between skin cells;
• tannins - able to regenerate damage and smooth out irregularities;
• antacids - natural antisepticsthat kill microbes and have an anti-inflammatory effect. They eliminate redness and inflammation on the skin, as well as the reasons for their occurrence;
• carotenoids are natural dyes, which give the dermis a natural and even tone;
• minerals - contribute to skin rejuvenation and alignment of small irregularities. Means with a large amount of minerals are able to speed up metabolism, improve cell function and activate regenerating functions.

There are a huge number of home recipes that can color the dermis and restore its functions. As a rule, their components are available in every home.

The most popular recipe that you can quickly cook at home is tea bag lotion. It is quite simple to make it: you need to brew very strong tea, on the basis that 80 ml of water falls on two tablespoons of the product. The proportions can be varied and experimented with the emulsion at your discretion. To achieve a quick effect, you should wipe your face with it daily several times a day. For the body, you need to use a jar with a spray.

For this method, you need to buy whole coffee beans and grind them in a coffee grinder. Gradually add water to the powder until the consistency of a homogeneous slurry. You can also add a few drops of any cosmetic oil here. Apply the product to the face and exposed areas of the body for 15-20 minutes several times a day. And to further fix the effect, you should add a few capsules of vitamin E and A.

In order to make such an extract with your own hands, you need to mix a tablespoon of moisturizer with one tablespoon of juice. The result is a liquid consistency that resembles a melting ointment. The result of such a cream is cumulative.

To make a decoction that can be used instead of juice, you need to boil one tablespoon of the roots in 250 ml of water for about twenty minutes, then strain and cool to room temperature. The resulting liquid can be used as a lotion. The composition not only darkens the skin, due to the coloring pigments of the natural type, but narrows the pores, smoothes unevenness and makes the complexion uniform.

At home, a golden skin tone can be obtained using the following composition: the juice from one carrot must be mixed with olive oil (15 ml). This composition can be used for the face and the whole body. It is aged on the skin for about 10 minutes as a mask. The method is ideal to emphasize an existing tan or for girls with swarthy skin.

Onion decoction not only stains the skin in one application, but also takes care of the epidermis as much as possible.. It becomes soft and silky after a few weeks. The broth is prepared as follows: onion peel (from several onions of pink and white onions) must be poured with cold water and left for several hours. Such a solution can be rubbed on the skin until completely absorbed. Rinsing is not recommended.

The second solution can be prepared by boiling onion skins. The broth should be boiled for about 15-20 minutes on low heat, and then cool. When cold, it should be evenly rubbed into the skin of the body and face.

The tool gives a natural shade. In a few applications, an even, golden tan is achieved. The usual decoction of the leaves is used - added to the bath. In such a bath should be about 20 minutes. The biggest advantages of this application are a minimum of actions, saving time and even tanning.

In dry clay powder (three tablespoons), you need to add one tablespoon of henna and a little cinnamon. Dissolve this mixture in a bath. It should be taken no more than 20 minutes.It must be remembered that allergic reactions to components are possible, so it is worth doing an allergy test.

To give the epidermis a slight tan effect, not a golden hue, you can use chamomile decoction with the addition of a string. The infusion should be filtered and use on face and body. It is better to apply the product through a sprayer so that the lotion is evenly distributed and does not leave streaks. For the right consistency, mix eight tablespoons of one and the other herb and pour boiling water (1000 ml). It takes about three hours to infuse it.

For an even shade and a beautiful golden tan, it is necessary to prepare the dermis. Basic Rules:

• skin should be cleansed before procedures special scrub or peeling. You can use a product based on coffee and honey, and esters should be added as little as possible;
• for an even tone all over the body before using home self-tanning, hair must be removed;
• if creamy consistency is used, you should wait after the bath for about an hour so that the pores become clogged;
• can not be used before lotion chemical and cosmetic creams for the body and face;
• before applying, prepare a towel to remove excess, and pin up hair.

For example, onion peel helps to dilate blood vessels, accelerates blood circulation and promotes the treatment of varicose veins. Adding an infusion several times a week to bath water promotes healing throughout the body.

Chamomile extract, according to reviews, soothes redness, eliminates itching and allows the skin to breathe.

And an infusion of rhubarb root can drown out unpleasant pains.. Many girls use this ointment on sore areas of the body.

To remove unwanted color on the skin, you can use proven methods:

• if the palms are painted, then they need to be steamed in a water bath, and then walk on them with a hard washcloth. You need to pay attention to those parts of the hands that stand out. This will help to quickly remove unwanted pigment. In the complex, you can use light peeling;
• to quickly wash the whole body, you should take a hot bath, and then walk with a washcloth all over your body;
• if there was no washcloth at handTo remove unwanted spots from the epidermis, you can use effective peeling: grind sea salt in a coffee grinder to fine crumbs and add lemon juice. The first component will allow you to quickly wipe off the dead particles of the dermis, and the second will brighten and even out skin tone.

One plus of home spray: it is completely harmless and requires a minimum of financial investment and time. If you need to look slightly tanned for the evening, this method is for you, recommendations in the next video.