Sunday, October 29, 2017

Chief Information Concerning Sun Soak Self Tanner

By Haywood Hunter


The most popular tanning method used in the eighties is officially out of fashion. And not just fashion. Scientists and medical practitioners agree that it is extremely hazardous to bake in the sun just to attain a golden appearance. Fake it, they say. There is hardly any difference in the tan between those who bake and the ones who fake with sun soak self tanner.

Sun soak self tanner products come in a variety of forms ranging from sprays to lotions, mousses and gels. The lotions and gels are highly moisturized and are therefore good for both dry and combination skin types. They are easy to apply and have a quick drying time. They also do not leave a sticky sensation on the skin. Mousses on the other hand possess very little moisturizer and are therefore suitable for oily skin types. Sprays generally require an extra pair of hands to aid in the application process.

Before purchasing a sun soak self tanner, ask a cosmetologist or beautician to assist in choosing the right one for your skin. Bearing in mind the above guidelines will assist in settling for the perfect choice. Whether one wants a temporary tan by way of a bronzer or one that lasts longer is important in making a decision on what to buy.

Sun soak self tanner works through the active ingredient known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This is a sugar that reacts with the proteins which are naturally occurring on the topmost layer of skin, the epidermis. This reaction causes the skin to darken, giving the famous fake tan. Skin slowly darkens over time but generally achieves the golden glow in about four hours.

The implication of this is that if one plans to go out, application should be done several hours in advance to allow for setting. Sun soak self tanner lasts for about three to seven days from the date of application. As the skin cells slough off, the sun soak self tanner fades. One way of ensuring that the tan lasts longer is by having a body scrub prior to application of the tanner. By doing this, the tanner is applied on new skin which will take longer to fall off.

Sun soak self tanner lotions are easy to apply and have a luxurious feel to them. Gels dry faster and have a less sticky feeling compared to mousses. Mousses contain less moisturizer and therefore tend to fade rather unevenly. They are quite good for people with oily skin though. Sun soak self tanners are very popular but a bit hard to apply without the help of someone else. Overall, lotions tend to last longer than sprays.

Sun soak self tanner is relatively inexpensive and may be used in conjunction with a little sunscreen. People who sunbath however need to use copious amounts of sunscreen on the skin several times daily. This is an effort to minimize the damaging effects of the sun. Thus, a lot of money is used to buy these sunscreens which can be saved by using the self tanner.

Wear a shower cap on your head and gloves on your hands. Shake the bottle of sun soak self tanner well and apply contents evenly on skin using circular movements. Finish last with hands taking care not to apply on the palms. Following these simple steps guarantees that a person achieves a beautiful golden look after application of sun soak self tanner.




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