Archive for August, 2009

Sunless Tanning Lotion

Some people don’t like tanning outdoors or in tanning beds. For people like this there is a way to get that great looking tan too, sunless tanning lotions. It used to be that most of the sunless tanners were not very popular of a choice because a lot of them left skin orange and streaky.

Well, no more worries, because today there are more than ever sunless tanning products that look extremely natural. Here’s how sunless tanners work. The active ingredient is typically dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which reacts with amino acids on the outermost top layer of skin to produce a tan color without the sun. Look for DHA on the label.

The key to getting a beautiful bronzed look is to find the right sunless tanning product that is best for your particular skin type . One might work great for someone else but may make someone else look orange. You should always try out the product on a small portion of skin and see how it looks before using it all over. Also, try not to use a new

sunless tanner right before a big event. That’s just asking for trouble.

There are different ways to get a sunless tan. You can go to a salon and get a spray tan done. They are a bit more expensive but usually worth the cash. Spray tans look very real, and you can go to any shade you want. If you have a big event coming up, this is the option to go for. It’s a guarantee, not a trial and error situation. The people who do these spray tans are usually very well trained.

Most people who are going to go the sunless tanning route will do it themselves, which is great. You will definitely save some money that way. Lotions and sprays work the best. Before applying the product you should shower and exfoliate. Exfoliation is important to remove all the dead skin cells before applying a sunless tanner. Try to apply evenly and use caution in areas such as the knees and elbows, where you can get blotchy easily. Remember, this is like a trial and error. You have to find the sunless tanning product that works the best with your skin type.

After Tan Moisturizer/Tan Extenders

I always used to think that tan extenders were just a bunch of B.S. but I have changed my opinion extremely in the past few months. I started using after tan moisturizers more and more and finally purchased my first bottle from Ebay a few months ago. I have to say I am hooked!

First off, they smell amazing. Second everyone need a good moisturizer, especially if your going to be tanning on any kind of a regular basis. Like I have said in past posts, good moisturizing is the key to a great tan. If your skin is dry or flaky your tan is going to look horrible, if you can even acquire a tan at all. So if your going to use a moisturizer then why not use a really good one that smells awesome too.

Aside from all that, after tan moisturizers really do work. I have noticed an extremely big difference in the length of my tan. I usually get really bored and sick of tanning after some time and I will lay off for a bit. Usually my tan would fade dramatically. Since I have been using a tan extender I have noticed my tan getting deeper and darker and also, when I don’t go tanning for a few days my tan still sticks around.

I realize that tanning packages and tanning lotions can get fairly expensive and to add another lotion to the mix can get a bit expensive. My best advice would be to look for a tan extender on Ebay or Amazon. They are huge and well known companies that can be trusted and you will usually get a better price than if you would go to your local tanning salon. My favorite is a brand called Hempz. Another good moisturizer is Designer Skin Undercover Angel. These both have Hemp seed oil in them which does wonders for your skin and for reversing the aging affects of tanning.