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The Common Self Tanning Mistakes |
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Self-tanners work as alternatives to the more harmful
way of getting tanned by baking yourself under the sun. However, you
need to apply the correct techniques and methods of using them to get
maximum results without any side-effects.
With
regard to various self-tanners, there have been various horror stories
about the color streaking unevenly and of the tanner rubbing off on the
clothes. The solution to all such problems lies in accurate use of the
product. So, let us discuss some of the common self-tanning mistakes
that you might commit:
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Sometimes in a hurry or due to plain carelessness or laziness, you
might not even care to exfoliate and moisturize before using a
self-tanner. As a result, this uneven surface would lead to an uneven,
ugly-looking tan. Moisturizing is not to be done immediately before
applying the tanner but a few days before that. You can start
exfoliating and moisturizing a few days prior to the tanning treatment.
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Try and work the tanner slowly on your skin. Especially, if you are
prone to streaking. In that case, also try and go in for a lotion
instead of quick-drying foam so that you have more time to rub the
product on your skin.
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The thicker areas of the skin tend to absorb more of the tanner and
thus appear darker. There can be blotchy spots, dark ankles, elbows
and knuckles. So, do not forget to exfoliate and moisturize these
areas of your body just like all the other parts. Also, dilute the
tanner with a moisturizer before applying to these areas. This will
lighten the color. If even after these precautions, you end up with
dark blotches, you can scrub them gently with a loofah under the
shower.
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