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By Haywood Hunter


Self tanning is the perfect way to get a beautiful body without being exposed to the dangerous rays of the sun. A tanned body is appealing to the opposite sex but also lifts your own spirits. So using a fake tan achieves a fabulous color and avoids any health risks. You can feel safe and make yourself look good at the same time.

You will find many brands and types available so you need to find one that will give you a natural look. An ingredient called Dihydroxyacetone or DHA is used to darken the skin. This is present in all the fake tan products.

Avoid lotions that make your skin look orange. Do not use a self tanning product that has a distinctive odor. Some lotions need to be applied more regularly than others, which makes it a time consuming activity. Some products cause a streak whilst others stain clothing.

Try out your fake tan on a part of the body that is only visible to you. If you find the effect is not as you wished it to be, then only you will be able to see it. Make sure you cleanse your skin first before you exfoliate. Exfoliating removes flaky skin that would spoil the final effect if it is not removed first. A moisturizer can be used at a later stage.

You may find that some parts of the body may be darker after applying your fake product. To avoid this happening on your face, which will be exposed at all times, then use an eye cream immediately under the eyes. This should make the tan an even color. You are trying for one shade darker only.

Now you can try mixing a small amount of moisturizer with your tanning lotion. This will enable a smoother application. As well as the face, cover the ears, too. Remove all traces of the fake tan from your hands by washing thoroughly.

Before repeating the process on the rest of your body you will need to exfoliate just as you did previously. Apply the product systematically, moving up through your body, one limb at a time. Again, you will allow several minutes for the tan to dry. Avoid any exercise for several hours as sweat may cause the application to streak.

There is a huge list of self tanning products on the market. There are milks, mousses, gels and sprays. Of course, the lotion is as popular as ever. Whatever your type of skin there will be a product just for you that will be absorbed into your skin to give a natural effect. Buy a fake tan and make yourself feel good!




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