Self-Tanning

Who doesn’t like to have a great looking tan on their body? A bit of colour will give your skin an attractive glow and will remove the winter blues. But you don’t want to go out in the sun either. But is there a way to have the cake and eat it too? In fact, yes. Using self-tanning products, you can achieve a similar, or even a better, looking tan.

Spending long hours in the sun to get a tan is no fun. There is no worse thing than too much sunlight to make your skin aged and wrinkly. But these days, it is easy and affordable to get a sunless tan. It is far healthier too. All dermatologists agree that avoiding the sun is vital to maintaining healthy skin. And if you are using self-tanners, you don’t need to find time to spend under the sun either. Regardless of how you look at it, there is no doubt that self-tanning is the better choice. But self-tanners are not one size fits all. There are so many variations among them. And the result you get depends on choosing the right one. This article will give you a basic understanding of the many types of self-tanning products.

Different types of self-tanning products

Self-tanning products come in a wide array of shades and forms. Gels, mists, foams, wipes, and whatnot. So, which one should you choose? Well, there are a few things you have to consider before that. The first one is, how good you are at applying the tan. Second, how fast you want the tan to appear. But it also depends on what type of products you are using. Dermatologists always recommend buying high-quality products from trusted brands only.  Here is a list of the different types of fake tans that you will find. In this article, you will also find some really helpful tips that you can follow while shopping for these products.

Self-tanning lotion

Lotions are for more experienced people. The main advantage of tanning lotion is fast results. And you don’t have to worry about cleaning up the floor after using them as they do not leave a dark residue like a tanning mist. But the fast action of the lotion is what makes them harder to use for most people. If not done right, it’s easy to get streaks on the skin. That being said, there is no better way to get a quick tan than a self-tanning lotion. There are also in-shower tanning lotions that you can use on wet skin. If you don’t mind spending too long in the shower, you should try that.

Self-tanning mist

You might find it difficult to make sure that you have not missed any spot on the skin when you are applying tanning lotions. This is especially true when it comes to tanning your backside. If you find yourself getting into this problem often, you should try a tanning mist. It is really easy to get an even and consistent coverage all over your body with a tanning mist. They come in cans, and you can apply them like you use a body spray, but more generously. The dark colour of the spray will act as a guide to let you know if you have covered all the spots. You should leave them on for at least eight hours before washing them off to get a decent result.

Self-tanning wipes

If you are looking for an easy to use self-tanning product, this is what you need. Not only are they very easy to use, but they provide much more coverage than a lotion or most of the other products. You will find separate wipes for the body and face. The wipes that are meant to be used on the face will also have exfoliators and vitamin nourishments as well. You should cleanse your face and rub the wipes in circles over your skin. When you are tanning your body, use sparingly or leave out your knees and elbows. After you have finished applying, don’t wash it off for at least four hours.

Self-tanning mousse

These are an alternative for tanning lotions. The main downside of lotions is the streaks that they create. Also, because self-tanning mousses are thicker in consistency than the lotions, you get more coverage with the same amount. But mousse is the same as lotions because there are a lot of ways that you can mess them up. You have to be careful when you use them to get consistent coverage on the skin. You can wear a mitt on your one hand and spread the mousse using that. If you are going to try mousse for the first time, it is always a good idea to start with a lighter shade of tan.