Fake Tan
Used correctly Fake tan will give give you a fabulous, healthy look any time and every time, without the need to sit in the suns harmful rays for hours!
While most people in this day and age are aware that the harmful effects of UVA rays are not good for the skin, unbelievably, not only are beaches as full as ever, there is also a growing number of UV tanning salons. Come on guys haven’t you ever heard of Skin Cancer!
Alternatively for those who don’t want to run the risk to their health and skin cancer in the future from soaking up the sun there is fake tan.
Whether you are looking to achieve a little healthy glow or the look of a deeper tan or anywhere in between, choosing the right fake tan product can help you achieve the look you want.
While the skin is your largest organ we often find it’s the most neglected so before and after using fake tan products you will need to take care of your skin to achieve the best results. Remember to moisturize daily for at least seven days to have a smoother base to apply fake tan and exfoliate your entire body from the feet up, especially the elbows and knees.
Fake tan comes in many forms and a tinted product will help you see how even the finish is before your tan develops but you need to decide which product will suit you best. The best time to apply fake tan is before bed so the product has the whole night to soak into your skin.
The best fake tan lotion will be the one that suits your skin and care must be taken to choose correctly. Making the wrong decision could mean not looking tanned enough or the dreaded “orangeey” look!.
Certain skin type’s burn but don’t get tan well no matter how many hours you spend in the sun and for such skin types a fake tan can often create a great look without the pain of sun burn.
Tan lotions are classified into five groups from the lightest to darkest skin and you need to pick the right shade and tone of lotion that compliments your skin tone.
Tanning lotions produce a chemical reaction at the skin surface reacting with the amino acids in the epidermal layer of your skin and produce your fake tan look. The look lasts as long as the cells of your top skin layer remain on the surface. When these dead cells shed, you need to reapply the fake tan. Remember your palms, soles of your feet, behind the ears and spaces between your fingers and toes don’t need tanning so avoid applying in these areas. Once you finish applying your fake tan to your body, use a dry flannel towel to remove excess lotion from your knees, ankles, elbow or any place where you feel it’s needed.
Remember to never apply the fake tan right after a shower because bath products are alkaline and after a bath your skin’s pH is changed. This could react with the fake tan lotion and you will have that unpleasant orange hue.