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The Benefits Of A Sunless Tanner

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Sunless Tanner Lotions: A Safe Way to Tan

Each day there are millions of individuals who try and get a beautiful tan. That can tan can be obtained from a number of different sources. There are many individuals who use the sun and tanning beds to achieve their tan.


While each of these sources may be a great way to get a tan they are both potentially dangerous. As an alternative to sunbathing and tanning beds, many individuals are using a  sunless tanner product to achieve a natural looking tan.

Sunless tanner lotions are the most common type of sunless tanners used today. There are sunless tanner sprays and gels that offer the same results; however, many individuals prefer sunless tanner lotions. Sunless tanning lotions are not the same as the may have been in the past. In fact many sunless tanner lotions were advanced and now offer better results thanks to science and technology.


The sun produces dangerous ultraviolet rays that are known to cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. These are the same rays that are developed and used in tanning beds all around the world. Both the sun and tanning beds increase an individuals risk of obtaining skin cancer. If not treated skin cancer can be deadly.

Sunless tanning lotions do not use any dangerous ultraviolet rays; in fact, most sunless tanning lotions are made with completely harmless and common ingredients. The most common type of ingredient found in many sunless tanning lotions is that of Dihydroxyacetone, also known as DHA. This ingredientuses the outer layer of the skin to produce a brown or golden tan. Not all sunless tanner lotions use Dihydroxyacetone, but a large number of them do.

Tanning beds can be found at tanning salons and many beauty salons; however, they are often expensive to use. Unless being offered a tanning package that is discounted it is possible to pay up to twenty dollars a week or more for tanning. This can be very expensive for frequent tanners. Users of sunless tanning lotions to do not have the same problem.

 

 

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How to Get Great Self Tan Results

April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If after you gave all that a try and you find yourself stuck in the putrid shade of orange, look up it could be worst, you could be purple. If the tan refuses to come off then you might as well just accept it because there’s nothing in the world except for time that’s going to get rid of it.


Self tan products like Coppertone, Banana Boat, Clinique and others are merely a stain. They do not dye your flesh or provide you with permanent results. There’s always a risk involved and you never know what the results will be until you give it a try. Don’t judge the product by what you see on someone else’s skin, everyone’s self tan adventure is different.

We all remember our first experience with self tan products. Self tanners were easy to spot in those days thanks to that awful Halloween pumpkin orange glow we emitted. Just recently several laws have been passed to limit the use of UV tanning beds and so once again Americans have fallen back on the old favorite, suntan creams. Times have changed and technology has advanced so that we no longer have the orange dilemma. There are more sunless tanning brands out there than you can shake a stick at and the techniques are as varied as the products themselves. There are lotions, creams, sprays; pills, air brushing and accelerators just to mention a few. Whether you are spraying or smearing there are a few things you should know. Here are some great tips to getting the best canned tan on the beach.

  1. Take a shower first. You can’t expect to get a good even tan if your skin is coated in dead cells, dust and grime, all of which we accumulate on a daily basis.
  2. Prior to applying any sunless tanning product to your skin, refrain from shaving. The more sensitive your skin, the worst your results will be if you shave. Remember you are applying a chemical to your skin.
  3. Exfoliate your skin while you shower. You don’t want to scrub away your skin but you will need to pay special attention to the elbows, knees, ankles, feet and neck areas. Steer clear of nylon or loofah scrubbers though as they are sure to cause streaking.
  4. Deodorant and antiperspirants cause self tanning products to streak. The best thing to do is make sure you have the air conditioner running so that the room stays cool or rinse off in a cool shower before applying.
  5. Wear gloves during the application. There really is no other way to avoid having orange palms. If you chose not to wear gloves makes sure you wash your hands every few minutes and scrub vigorously with a nail brush to help rid of the stain.
  6. There are a couple of neat tricks offered at sunless.com. One is to use a sponge paintbrush to apply the product. These are nifty little items usually found in any craft store or the paint department of Wal-mart. Simply spray the solution onto the sponge and rub on your body to eliminate streaks and other application mistakes. The other tip is to use a baby wipe. Rinse a couple out in the sink and hang to dry. When they are completely dry spray with self tanning lotion or foam and wipe your body with it. Continue to spray the wipe as needed when it begins to dry out again.
  7. Never apply any sunless tanning product the same day as an planned event or evening out. You never know what kind of disasters may arise from your self tanning adventure and you don’t want to be caught in public with unnatural skin color.
  8. The best time to try self tanning is during the late winter when you can cover any mistakes with lots of clothing. Be sure to try different brands to find the one that suits you best and when you do your test session avoid covering the facial area until you know exactly what the
    outcome will look like.
  9. Unless you’re a contortionist applying the tanners to your back is quite difficult. One easy method is to purchase a foam paint roller with a long handle on it. Do not try to substitute the foam for another material as foam is the only kind that works with this method. Apply the product to the roller and roll up and down your back. If you’re too leery of attempting that simply employ the help of a friend or spouse.
  10. The only way to maintain your tan is to reapply the tanning solution every other day and moisturize on a daily basis. Your skin may dry out after repeated tannings so be sure to let the tan wear off completely after the third or fourth application.

If after all that, once you’ve scrubbed and moisturized you find that your tan has turned out very bad and you just want to get rid of it you still have way of getting it off. It does take work and could possibly make your skin sore, but there is a way.

The most natural way to remove it is to just let time pass. It will eventually fade and disappear somewhere around 10 days later. During these times I think its best if you try to stay at home and avoid human contact because yes, people will notice. It’s your choice though, if you’d rather just wait it out you can but don’t expect it to go unnoticed.

The other way to remove the sunless tanner is pretty simple. When it comes to the face and neck areas baking soda does the trick. First get your face wet and then massage baking soda into the skin in small circles. Sometimes makeup remover will even remove a bad fake tan from your face. For the rest of your body dip a wash cloth in hydrogen peroxide and scrub away the tan. Do a test patch first to determine whether or not your skin will be irritated by it. You can also coat your body in baby oil and then take a shower using baking soda once again to scrub and exfoliate the tan away.

If after you gave all that a try and you find yourself stuck in the putrid shade of orange, look up it could be worst, you could be purple. If the tan refuses to come off then you might as well just accept it because there’s nothing in the world except for time that’s going to get rid of it. Self tanning products like Coppertone, Banana Boat, Clinique and others are merely a stain. They do not dye your flesh or provide you with permanent results. There’s always a risk involved and you never know what the results will be until you give it a try. Don’t judge the product by what you see on someone else’s skin, everyone’s self tanning adventure is different.

 

 

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The Best Self Tanning Options

April 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

In light of the clear and present danger presented by “fake and bake” tanning beds, many individuals have embarked upon a mission to uncover the best self tanning option currently available on the market. This quest typically leads individuals to the two most popular options: Self Tanning Lotion or Spray Tanning. While both of these tanning alternatives are likely to help you achieve a sun kissed glow, it is essential to understand the differences of both options so that you can make the most informed decision possible when choosing a healthy alternative that is right for you.


Spray tanning is a much safer and more natural way to achieve a bronze glow than that of a tanning bed. Spray tans are typically applied at a salon, and involve spraying color onto the top layer of your skin, in essence much like applying makeup to the skin. Spray tans do not produce a true tan, and because of this typically only last a couple of days. As such, they are difficult to utilize for events involving travel of more than 24-48 hours, as they usually cannot be reapplied without going back into a salon. Spray tans can also be messy at times because the color will often come off on your clothing or bathroom towels. So although spray tanning is certainly a viable option, based on individual circumstances, it may not be the best self tanning option for many.


Much like spray tanning, self tanning lotion is a much safer alternative to that of tanning beds. Self tanning lotion contains dihydroxyaceton, otherwise known as “DHA,” which when combined with the naturally occurring amino acids found in your body produces melanoidins on the top layer of your skin. Melanoidins are brownish in color, hence resulting in a “sunless tan.” Self tanning lotion has become extremely popular recently due to the low cost and flexibility of application. For example, self tanning lotions are perfect for travel, typically last five (5) to ten (10) days, and can be applied in the comfort of your own home versus having to go to a salon for application.

There are currently several popular self tanners and self tanning lotions on the market, including the one we highly recommend, which is Solerra.   The key to self-tanning lotions is in the application. Horror stories involving streaking and orange hands and knees are usually the result of self tanning lotions that have been incorrectly applied. It is imperative to follow all directions and above all else, exercise patience when applying self tanning lotions, as the results will be well worth it. Both sunless tanning lotions and spray tans are excellent alternatives to the potential dangers associated with tanning beds. Which one you choose comes down to personal preference but based on recent demand for self tanning lotions, the affordable prices and convenience of home application seem to be attracting a lot of attention from consumers.

 

 

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Tips on Using the Best Self Tanning Lotions

March 31, 2010 By 33 Comments

It is only natural to want to have flawless, healthy skin. Thanks to self tanning lotions, many people can boast beautifully tanned skin. The best self tanning lotions will give your skin that natural tan that you have been yearning for without any side effects. If you want your self tanning lotion to work for you should know how to use it.

The first and most important step involves exfoliating some few days before you actually apply the tanning lotion. Exfoliating is vital because it will enable the lotion to work evenly on your skin. Exfoliating is very easy. You just need to scrub yourself properly while you are in the shower. Pay more attention to the areas which tend to have skin folds such as the elbows and knees.

For a week before you apply the tanning lotion, you should moisturize your skin every day. The best self tanning lotions normally work very well on moisturized skin. On the day that you are planning to apply the lotion, make sure that you are 100% ready for it. You should also make sure that you have gently scrubbed your skin with warm water to remove any dirt.


When applying the one of the best self tanning lotions, you should not do it in a hurry. Take your time to ensure that you rub the lotion in every part of the body. It will be even better if you get someone to help you apply the lotion to every part of your skin. When you applying the tanning lotion, you should start with one part of the body and then move systematically to the other body parts. When you take your time to apply the lotion, you will find the results very satisfactory.

Avoid applying the tanner in a steamy bathroom as this will make the tanner to run off the skin resulting in an uneven tan and streaks due to sweat. It is also important to wait until your body has cooled down after bathing, before you apply the tanner. When applying on the knees and elbows, or any other part that has folded skin, take greater care to apply correctly to get a natural looking tan. The results will be better if you mix the tanner with a moisturizer.

You should make a point of washing your hands often while you are applying the tanner. Alternatively, you can use a somewhat wet or damp make up sponge to apply the lotion. After you have finished applying the lotion, you should wait for about 10 to 15 minutes while the lotion dries up before you put on your clothes.

Rather than spending countless, uncomfortable hours in the hot and dangerous sun, if you are genuinely interested in a beautiful, safe natural looking tan, visit us and learn more about the self tan process, including useful information on the very best products and the correct way to use them for maximum results.

 

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