The whole world is concerned about how to reducethe effect of ultraviolet rays on the skin. Unfortunately, direct sunlight, so gently caressing our body, carries many dangers in its touch - this is not only pigmentation and early aging of the skin, but also serious skin diseases (such as skin cancer). What to do, give up a wonderful golden tan? Not at all. You do not have to go to hot countries in order to show off your winter tan to your friends. You also do not have to waste time on solariums, giving a certain amount of money for the dubious pleasure of lying (standing) in a cramped, stuffy box. All this can be replaced with a wonderful cosmetic product - self-tanning. Yes, you say, but the pages of the Runet are simply overflowing with caustic comments about the fact that domestic and foreign show business stars do not know how to apply this very self-tanning. Lindsay Lohan appeared in public looking carrot-colored from head to toe, and Yulia Volkova overdid it again with self-tanner and looks twenty years older than her age. If even celebrities don’t always know how to apply self-tanner, then how can we, mere mortals, take on this task? Well, everyone makes mistakes, and our task is to learn how to avoid them. That’s why we are dedicating this article to how to properly apply self-tanner to your skin. Learning to be a mulatto chocolate bar three hundred and sixty-five days a year is not at all difficult, the main thing is to follow certain rules when choosing a bronzer and learn how to use it carefully (and let Lindsay Lohan and Yulia Volkova go crazy with envy!)
How to choose the right bronzer
Choosing the Right Bronzer or Productself-tanning is a real science. The main condition for the right choice is one hundred percent naturalness. After all, no one should guess that the tan is artificial, right? Stand in front of the mirror and try to apply a drop of bronzer of different shades from the samples offered in the store to your face. The color that looks the most natural is your best tan tone. As a rule, the correctly chosen color of bronzer is only three to four shades darker than your natural skin color. No matter how much you dream of looking like Natalia Oreiro or Jennifer Lopez, you should not overdo it with deep tan colors. For example, if you are a blue-eyed young lady with a snow-white complexion, then never choose a chocolate shade of self-tanning, otherwise you will not be able to avoid ridicule for your unnatural appearance. So, don’t tempt fate and choose a bronzer not based on pictures of beautiful tanned girls on the packaging, but in accordance with your skin tone. So, if you have very light skin, then your choice is all copper shades of bronzers. Just don’t overdo it with the amount of self-tanner, otherwise someone will decide that you eat too many carrots! If your skin is neither light nor dark, but somewhere in the middle, then you should take a closer look at golden bronzers. Well, and if nature has awarded you with dark skin, then you can with a clear conscience choose any chocolate shade that will be three to four tones darker than your own skin. Bronzers are sold both cream and powder, and the latter are much more popular. The thing is that powder self-tanner is much easier to apply evenly, it looks more natural and gives the skin a radiant look. Now that we understand how to choose the right bronzer, let's look at how to apply self-tanner.
Proper application of self-tanning
To apply self-tanner, we will need:
- Correctly selected bronzer;
- One large soft brush with a rounded top for applying makeup (preferably from natural fibers, best of all - from sable);
- Wadded disc or sponge.
The first and most important rule of applying self-tanner isyour skin should be completely dry before the procedure. No oily foundations, no greasy shine - if you apply bronzer to damp or oily skin, then instead of an even tan, you will get dirty streaks all over your face (or body). An unpleasant prospect, isn't it? If you have very dry skin prone to peeling, then all you can do is apply a very thin layer of moisturizer, let it soak in, and only then apply bronzer. If your skin is very oily, then apply a light layer of translucent powder, which will "absorb" sebum and moisture from the skin's surface. This way, you will protect yourself from the unpleasant prospect of amusing the people around you at the moment of "going out". The golden rule of applying self-tanner is moderation. Otherwise, you will repeat the "feats" of Lindsay Lohan, Volkova and a bunch of other celebrities who failed to cope with their own bronzer. Try to pick up just a little powder on the tip of the brush, doing this with a light rotating motion. If you feel that you have grabbed too much bronzer, then shake the excess back into the compact, or better yet, run the brush over a clean cloth. With light movements, apply bronzer to the center of the forehead, gently distributing it towards the nose and cheekbones. You need to touch the chin very slightly, this protruding part of the face always looks a little darker than the rest of the background. Try to apply the tone evenly, creating a natural tan color - as if the sun barely kissed your cheeks. If your hand trembled and you applied too thick a layer of bronzer, then do not despair: try to save the situation with a cotton pad or sponge - just blend the self-tanner in this place. Finally, listen to a few useful tips.
- If there is a self-tanning on your face, then it's not worth ittime to use eye shadow: nevertheless neat makeup will not work. Especially terrible look reddish-copper shadows, unpleasantly shading a golden or chocolate tan on the face;
- Regularly wash makeup brushes - they alwaysshould be in excellent condition and ready to work. For example, experienced make-up artists wash their brushes in warm water with shampoo, rinsing them with conditioner balm;
- Before "going out" with a bronzer on his face andbody, be sure to look at yourself in the mirror in the sunlight. The fact is that natural light flaunts absolutely all your mistakes and disadvantages of applying self-tanning. You may need to wash off all makeup and apply it again.
It's not a problem if you apply the self-tanner correctly.the first time didn't work. But you've gained some experience and know exactly which part of your face or body requires special care with bronzer. The main thing is desire and patience, because if you master the skill of applying self-tanner correctly, bronzer will become your favorite type of cosmetics for a long time.
