Achieve a Natural Looking Sunless Tan

Sunless tans are a wonderful way in which to achieve a healthy tan glow during summer without the risk of skin damage. I honestly have to say, I love the idea of having a sunless tan! Not only are sunless tans great during the summer, they also make it possible to have and maintain a healthy looking tan year round.

It is important to remember that sunless tanners do not contain sunscreen and since it is a sunless tan and not a real tan your skin is still as susceptible to burning as it is without a tan. Therefore, you will need to take precautions to prevent getting sunburn.

A few simple tips to get the best sunless tan possible

* Start With a Good Quality Tanner:

The best sunless tanner I have ever found is L'Oreal Sublime Bronze. When I use Sublime Bronze my skin feels healthy has a nice even tan that is glowing and healthy. I love it!

* Ex-foliate:

Always ex-foliate your skin really well before using a sunless tanner. Ex-foliating and using body lotion the day before will prepare your skin for a beautiful smooth tan, while also insuring your tan will last longer.

* Don't Overdo it:

Take note on how much body lotion you generally need for a certain area of your body. That will most likely be how much tanner you need for a specific area. It's best to use to little than to use too much.

* Apply Tanner Evenly:

Apply the tanner just as you would with any other lotion. Just watch to make sure you are getting it even. I prefer to use tanners that have a bit of tint. A tinted tanner will have just enough color to it so you can easily see where you are applying it.

When using a tinted tanner you can easily check your tan in a mirror to make sure your tan is even. If you notice streaks, it is best to correct them immediately. You can usually do this by applying a tiny bit of tanner to a cotton ball and going over the area. This will smudge and blend any problem area.

* Scrub the Palms of Your Hands:

Immediately after applying tanner, I use a body scrub or facial scrub to wash my hands. I scrub them with the scrub this leaves the palms of my hands soft, smooth and tan free.

After I have made sure I won't have tanned palms, I finish my tan by tanning the tops of my hands and my face.

* Applying Tanner to the Face and Hands:

In order to tan the tops of my hands I find it helps to apply tanner to a cotton ball and use the cotton ball to apply the tanner to the top of each hand. This is also the way in which I apply tanner to my face.

Help! Splotchy or Uneven Tan:

If by some chance you do end up with a splotchy or uneven tan with a sunless tanner, you can speed up the removal of the tan by using a gentle body scrub daily until it fads away. Cleansing the skin with Witch Hazel on a washcloth will also help remove any unsightly tan mistakes a little more quickly. Wash in circular motions and don't rub the skin. You want to fade the tan not irritate the skin.

A sunless tanner that is properly applied will fad away over a period of approximately 7 days.