Few things make you look instantly better than a Caribbean-style tan — a fake one, of course! But applying tanner without streaks may seem impossible.
Recent advances in formulation ensure a natural-looking, great-smelling (cherry scented) options. But the multitude of chances for tanning oops — you know, huge embarrassments like blotchy palms, orange knuckles and stained elbows — is enough to give even the savviest beauty gal pause.
Never fear! We’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps to ensure that radioactive tanning mistakes are forever a thing of the past. Goof-proof self-tanning, here you come.
1. Stop by Sui Generis Beauty Salon and pick up some self tanning lotion, spray or our roll on tan.
2. Prep Your Skin
Exfoliate in the shower with a scrub like Sun Labs Exfoliant Body Gel, avoiding oil-based mixtures, which will leave residue on your skin. Residue = streaks! Next, to ensure tanner goes on more smoothly, moisturize your skin with a quick absorbing lotion, waiting a few minutes so it can sink in. (Psst: Avoid lotions with shimmer. Sparkly granules and self-tanner do not mix!) Apply extra moisturizer to the tops of your feet, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, knuckles and neck — basically, all the places where thinner skin will sop up more tanner.
3. Hone Your Application Technique Remember: less is more. You can always add a second layer of tanner the following day if needed.Start from your feet and work slowly up your body inch by inch, rubbing tanner into skin in circular motions, going lightly on those aforementioned thin-skinned areas — knees, elbows, ankles, etc. Take your time: Rushing through the process causes streaks. If you have a friend, daughter, spouse or manservant available, get somebody to rub tanner into your back. Otherwise, either use a tanning spray or Sun Labs Roll N Tan.
Try putting lotion on a towel. Then wrap it around your back and apply using side to side motion. When you get to your face, blend the tanner well, taking special care on the jawline, hairline and ears. Failure to blend will result in a kabuki mask of tanner — not pretty.
4. Save Your Hands for Last
Blotchy hands and stained palms are always a dead giveaway, so apply the tanner on the rest of your body first and then wash your hands thoroughly. Next, put a dab of tanner on your index finger and apply to the top of your opposite hand, repeating with the other hand and index finger, and blending well at your wrists. Avoid your fingers and knuckles — they sop up tanner like sponges!
5. Allow Time to Dry
You’ll probably need 10-20 minutes before you can put on clothing and go out. If you can tan before bed and climb into your old PJs, so much the better. When you wake, you’ll be beautifully bronzed and can shower off the excess residue and immediately be on your glowy way.
http://styleunited.com/TipsAndTrends/article/5-Steps-to-Seamless-Self-Tanning
Recent advances in formulation ensure a natural-looking, great-smelling (cherry scented) options. But the multitude of chances for tanning oops — you know, huge embarrassments like blotchy palms, orange knuckles and stained elbows — is enough to give even the savviest beauty gal pause.
Never fear! We’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps to ensure that radioactive tanning mistakes are forever a thing of the past. Goof-proof self-tanning, here you come.
1. Stop by Sui Generis Beauty Salon and pick up some self tanning lotion, spray or our roll on tan.
2. Prep Your Skin
Exfoliate in the shower with a scrub like Sun Labs Exfoliant Body Gel, avoiding oil-based mixtures, which will leave residue on your skin. Residue = streaks! Next, to ensure tanner goes on more smoothly, moisturize your skin with a quick absorbing lotion, waiting a few minutes so it can sink in. (Psst: Avoid lotions with shimmer. Sparkly granules and self-tanner do not mix!) Apply extra moisturizer to the tops of your feet, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, knuckles and neck — basically, all the places where thinner skin will sop up more tanner.
3. Hone Your Application Technique Remember: less is more. You can always add a second layer of tanner the following day if needed.Start from your feet and work slowly up your body inch by inch, rubbing tanner into skin in circular motions, going lightly on those aforementioned thin-skinned areas — knees, elbows, ankles, etc. Take your time: Rushing through the process causes streaks. If you have a friend, daughter, spouse or manservant available, get somebody to rub tanner into your back. Otherwise, either use a tanning spray or Sun Labs Roll N Tan.
Try putting lotion on a towel. Then wrap it around your back and apply using side to side motion. When you get to your face, blend the tanner well, taking special care on the jawline, hairline and ears. Failure to blend will result in a kabuki mask of tanner — not pretty.
4. Save Your Hands for Last
Blotchy hands and stained palms are always a dead giveaway, so apply the tanner on the rest of your body first and then wash your hands thoroughly. Next, put a dab of tanner on your index finger and apply to the top of your opposite hand, repeating with the other hand and index finger, and blending well at your wrists. Avoid your fingers and knuckles — they sop up tanner like sponges!
5. Allow Time to Dry
You’ll probably need 10-20 minutes before you can put on clothing and go out. If you can tan before bed and climb into your old PJs, so much the better. When you wake, you’ll be beautifully bronzed and can shower off the excess residue and immediately be on your glowy way.
http://styleunited.com/TipsAndTrends/article/5-Steps-to-Seamless-Self-Tanning
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