What Are the Different Sunless Tanning Techniques

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A sunless tanning lotion is proven safe by FDA as it only contains Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), that is responsible of giving a sun-kissed color skin, without exposing yourself directly to UV rays or to sun rays. Although there are some points that sunless tanning lotions can cause irritation in your skin upon the first application, it doesn't mean that it can cause damage in your skin, but maybe because your skin is allergic with lotions, even to ordinary ones.

One way to find out if the tanning lotion you have purchased is best to your skin is by applying it to one part of your body; and just wait for 24 hours. After the set period and if there's no rashes then it's absolutely safe for use.

But how Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), colors your skin? And what process should you take to achieve you desired tan skin? And most of all, how can you determine if you got the reliable sunless tanning lotion that would not cause dry skin and streaky orange effect?

A sunless tanning lotion may come in bottle type and or spray type. Both types are effective as they use the same ingredient such as Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), and lo proven safe, as it was mentioned above. Upon applying the lotion to your skin, the mist emitted contains the said element, which is a chemical that reacts with the dead skin cells by cosmetically dyeing them into golden brown. Usually the skin will look naturally tan after the session. But that session is of course take a little period of time and can be done even at home and without any assistance from another person.

But if you're worried if the content penetrates right through sun labs self tanning lotion bloodstream, then absolutely you have to take that out of your mind. Only the top layer of your skin is being dyed by the DHA and the tan wears off once the top layer of dead skin peels off.

Now that you have understood how safe a sunless tanning lotion is, let us proceed to the next one, its application process. Since most sunless tanning lotions have quick drying formulation, it will only take few minutes to get that applied onto the skin.

Applying self tanning lotions needs a little patience, yet is very simple that you don't even need any assistance from another person. Here are effective pointers to follow to attain your desired tan skin with no streaky and orange effect.

First, exfoliate the area you're going to apply. This is the most important part as your skin needs to be shed of its dead scaly layer so that the lotion should not work its way through it. Use a body scrub and rub it all over your body, especially on the areas that tend to be dry and scaly such as the knees and elbows, during shower of course.

Have your skin moisturized after exfoliating it. Apply the sunless tanning lotion evenly right after you take a bath. Make an even application especially to the part of your body that can easily get scaly and dry, such as elbows and knees.

Then, you should wear gloves, you must be aware of it. And right before you start the application process, you have to wash your hands with soap and water multiple times.

Of course, do not apply the sunless tanner in your steamy bathroom as it can cause sweating and melting or dripping of the moisture that will obviously soon cause streaks. Plus, take time to have the lotion cool down and always check if there are areas you have missed, but of course, areas that should be left fair in color should be exempted from lotion such as your palm and armpit - that's why you have to wear gloves. If possible use sponge in applying the lotion right into your skin. And if you happen to miss one, or there is an uneven color, don't hesitate to add more application. And to apply color on the back of your hands, carefully lather the tanning lotion on that part using a damp sponge. The same applies to the back of your feet.