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How To Achieve The Perfect Fake Tan?

By James P Taylor
Nov 4, 2009
People are gradually becoming aware of the harmful effects of the UV rays on skin, and as a result, the demand of fake tans is also increasing day by day. Majority of the people wish to have a healthy skin with a darker tone complexion. The most suitable way to have the best complexion is by applying fake tan.

There are two fundamental techniques to gain your desired skin tone. The very first option going to the salon and letting the tanning beds affect your skin tone. However, this method is not that healthier as it consists of artificial methods, and can become a substitute of sun. The other option is to apply the various available tanning lotions and creams. This seems to be a bit better option as it helps you in cutting down the harmful effects, and also reduces the health risks such as skin cancer. Moreover, it also prevents premature ageing.

The variety of fake tans present in the market makes it difficult to choose the right one. It is necessary to consider some aspects while purchasing the fake tan. The foremost thing to consider is the quality of the fake tan. You should purchase a branded fake tan. You will get the original fake tan at a relatively high price, but it will not harm your skin like other low quality tans do.

If you want to have a natural look then you should go for the shade that is near to your skin tone. Make sure that you do not select a contrasting fake tan; otherwise, it will become evident that you are having a fake tan. There are several products which help you achieving the same colour if applied for more than a few times. Only if you want to have a darker skin tone, should you select the darker shades of fake tan.

Fake tan will look good on you only if your skin is smooth and properly moisturised. Otherwise, it will not blend in perfectly and will give a streaky effect. Before applying fake tan, exfoliate your skin with a good body scrub in order to remove all the dead skin cells. Next, apply a rich moisturiser and let it soak in for a few minutes.

Next is the application of fake tan on your body. You need to rub it for a few seconds on your skin so that it should get properly absorbed. Firstly, spray on one side and then the other. You can take help of someone for applying the tan on the entire body surface.

Some fake tans take time to be completely absorbed into your skin, so you might have to wait for a few hours for the true colour to show. Many experts believe that the best time to apply fake tan is before going to bed, so that it is ready by the time you wake up in the morning. Moreover, you should avoid getting in contact with water for at least two hours after application.

If you are looking for best results, do not apply moisturizers containing alpha hydroxy acids as they will make it fade.
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