There are some recommendations for sunless tanners that are useful to know. Besides they help you to maintain your skin's health. Read them attentively to avoid some widespread mistakes connected with sunless tanning program.
1. Shaving should never be conducted before using any sunless tanning products because it can cause irritation.
2. Before applying sunless tanner it is recommended to use baby oil, gel or lotion to the places such as your knees and elbows to defend them from having a dark color.
3. It is not recommended to wash or get wet after using sunless tanning products because you may have streaks. After applications you should not swim, shower or bath at least two hours or so.
4. To avoid orange hands it is recommended to use gloves while applying tanning products. After the procedure of tanning you should wash your hands and fingernails.
5. It is recommended to remove dead skin’s layers via washing or exfoliating before you use sunless tanning products.
6. Self-tanning products that are applied to knees, feet, hands and elbows should be diluted with a moisturizing lotion before the procedure or very small quantities of these products, which should be gently rubbed in, are required. You can also rub self-tanning products into knees, feet, hands and elbows with a make-up sponge applicator.
7. The procedure of applying sunless tanning products should be started with a small area. It is recommended to rub in a gentle and generous manner, in an up-and-down direction with swirling movements. Sunless tanning products should be applied slowly on the back with a sponge paint roller or sponge paintbrush.
8. Such constituencies as padimate O, lisadimate, aminobenzoic acid or roxadimate used in sunless tanning products can lead to discoloration and paint clothes in a yellowish hue.
9. It should be kept in mind that sunless or self-tanning products with no sunscreen in its content can not ensure you protection from harmful UV rays. Products with a sunscreen should be renewed a few hours afterwards. When you go out, you should use products with a sunscreen. It is recommended either to reapply sunscreen product periodically or wear protective clothes.
10. When the weather is sunny, you should protect your eyes using good eyewear. It is advised to use products that ensure 100% UV protection. Consult a pharmacist or healthcare provider who helps you to choose eyewear that will suit you perfectly.
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