Self-tanning cream

Self-tanning is the lifesaver when you need to prepare the body for the summer, but there is no time at all, or exposure to sunlight on the skin is not as safe as we would like. Cream-bronzer perfectly copes with its task: it covers the entire body with an even shade, and additionally cares for the skin.

On how to properly apply self-tanning, reviews and tips you will see from the video.

The cream, which gives the skin an even shade by coloring it, appeared in the late 70s, at the height of the fashion for a tanned, bronzed body.

Self-tanning cream contains an active pigment that, when it gets on the skin, reacts and colors it. It works quite simply: depending on the composition itself, the paint can appear immediately, after a few hours, or gradually, over several weeks.

The product has a thick consistency, and the composition uses not only a coloring pigment, but also caring components: oil extracts, fruit acids and microminerals. It is suitable for dry and normal skin. The main difference between the cream and other types of bronzers is its long-lasting effect.The coloring pigment darkens on the skin gradually, appearing in stages. This gives an even tan effect and a natural tint on the skin. The pigment stays on the body for several weeks, but it must be fixed by repeating the procedure twice a week.

You will learn how to properly apply self-tanning without streaks from the video.

Self-tanning can be used for many reasons: it is contraindicated for someone to be in the sun, someone cannot get a chocolate shade naturally, and for someone sunbathing is a real punishment. However, products with artificial dyes have a number of advantages and disadvantages that must be remembered. The advantages of cream autogasers include:

• Pleasant texture. The cream is pleasant to apply, has a sweet aroma, as it contains not only coloring pigments (which have a chemical smell), but also natural oils with plant extracts. This composition is easy to apply.
• Even tan. Thanks to the nourishing base, the cream is absorbed a little longer than usual, which makes it possible to rub it over the entire surface of the body before it is absorbed. The oils in the composition penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis, and the coloring pigment lies evenly and lasts longer than usual.
• long effect. Self-tanning cream appears within a week (a little longer than lotions and sprays), but this has its advantage: with a gradual darkening, the product also gradually disappears, and it is enough to maintain a tan by applying the cream once a week.
• Possibility to adjust the application. Since the composition appears gradually, you can see the smallest inconsistencies, remove the excess somewhere, reapply somewhere. With a cream base, the skin can even be gently scrubbed.
• Nutrition and hydration of the skin. The epithelium receives not only an even summer shade, but also nutrition, which is very important for sensitive and dehydrated dermis. In addition, on healthy and even skin, which is moisturized, the tan lies more evenly.

The disadvantages include:

• Shows up over time. The effect will have to wait for seven days. Coloring pigments show their property gradually, without a sharp transition. Sometimes the effect can be too weak - this applies to cases when the shade of the bronzer is chosen incorrectly.
• Not suitable for oily skin - The creamy base has a dense texture, which may be too heavy for oily skin types. In addition, if the cream is applied incorrectly, even on normal skin, pores can become stained, so you should carefully choose the type of self-tanning.
• Leaves a film on the body. Due to synthetic components, it can cause discomfort and a feeling of stickiness. With this effect, it is better to choose means of a lighter texture.
• Dyes clothes. Since self-tanning cream does not absorb immediately, you need to wait for it to be completely absorbed up to half an hour to put on clothes. Otherwise, excess may remain on the fabric and stain it yellow.
• In addition, it should be remembered that self-tanning harmful to people whose skin is prone to allergic reactions and subject to frequent breakouts. In this case, you can use an alternative - a tanning service in a solarium.

To easily pick up self-tanning, you need to remember your preferences. As a rule, manufacturers always use special designations for skin color. Let's analyze the main tags:

• «light"- this marker is present on products that have a slight degree of body coloration. These self-tanners are designed specifically for white girls.As a rule, they have a sensitive thin dermis with a pale shade. Bronzers of this color type have pinkish shades, do not create strong transitions on the skin and look natural;
• «medium"- designation for the average tone of the body color. Pigments in products with this label appear faster than light ones. Designed for fair-haired, brown-haired girls, whose epidermis has a yellowish tint. Bronzers color the skin with an even, peach tone and have a large selection of transitions;
• «dark"- used by girls with a swarthy body color and dark hair. The coloring pigment appears quickly. On a light body, without prior tanning, it can leave dark stains. Emulsions appear sharply on the skin, so manufacturers recommend preparing the skin for such self-tanning with several trips to the solarium. Otherwise, the tan may look unnatural.

In order for the face and body to have the same shade, you need to buy a universal remedy suitable for the whole body. If this is not possible, then one manufacturer should be chosen. The rules for applying the cream at home are quite simple:

• before using a bronzer, the skin must be prepared - cleanse the face of cosmetics;
• take a bath and apply a scrub on the whole body;
• wait about 30 minutes for the pores on the body and face to narrow;
• apply moisturizing gel to dry areas of the skin (on the elbows, hands, and knees so that they do not darken when using self-tanner);
• distribute the cream evenly over the entire body and face. On the face, the area around the eyes, eyebrows and hair roots should be avoided. On dry areas of the body, you need to use a minimum of self-tanning;
• wait until completely absorbed (usually about 15 minutes).

If the product has stained the skin with spots (this happens with severe dryness or insufficient cleaning of the epithelium before using the bronzer), then it is better to take a hot bath - this will open the pores and the skin will soften. After that, it is necessary to actively wipe the areas of the body that are unevenly colored with a sponge. This method allows you to remove self-tanning from the skin in one application. In addition, this is an additional method of deep scrubbing.

Manufacturers provide a large selection of tanning products. The rating of the best representatives is presented below.

Sun Look Extra Bronze is a cream designed individually for a sensitive body. It is also noteworthy that the tool is activated 60 minutes after application, suitable for the face, body and does not create a film on the skin. The cost is 150 rubles.

Company compliment - offers a choice of skin care products, with a simultaneous tanning effect. There are interesting options for disposables. Creams are available in sealed sachets, 15 ml. The price is 45 rubles.

Firm Garnier produces a whole line of self-tanners Ambre Solaire. They are presented in the form of mousses, cream and lotion. Each formulation is easy to apply, long lasting, and has a melting texture. The cream can be purchased for 350 rubles.

Companies Clarins, Dior and L'Oreal They produce more expensive bronzers, which have a denser texture and take longer to appear. The cost of funds varies from 1000 to 2100 rubles.

Manufacturers Eveline produce products for all ages, color types of the dermis and have protection from sunlight. The whole line has a light composition, it is applied quickly and easily. Can be purchased for 200 rubles.

Funds from the brand Monik Beauty and Kolastyna have a pleasant price and caring components. Price - from 100 to 350 rubles.

As a rule, reviews on the use of self-tanning creams are mixed, but more positive. Often, girls warn that chemical skin dyes should be used with caution: if the tone is not chosen correctly, the product can stain and disappear for about a week.