A beautiful, even tan can do more than justmake you much more attractive, but also hide some flaws. For example, stretch marks, "orange peel" in the most inappropriate places (on the hips, stomach, buttocks), sagging shapes and other unevenness of the figure become much less noticeable on dark skin. And everyone wants to look charming! You can acquire a natural bronze shade in several ways: naturally, as well as with the help of modern methods and means of cosmetology. But there is not always time and opportunity to bask in the bright southern sun, so most people (both women and men) go to a solarium. But, despite the growing popularity of the latter, scientists have long proven their negative impact on the skin. So if you care about your health, the most suitable option will be special self-tanning products. We will talk about how to choose them and how to apply them correctly below.
What is autosunburn and what is it for?
This is a cosmetic product that creates (withwith the help of special substances that dye the skin) the feeling as if you spent the whole day in the hot sun. This is a great alternative to a solarium, which, firstly, is contraindicated for some diseases, and, secondly, can lead to various negative consequences if you overdo it. Problems can start with a banal allergy and end with oncology. Therefore, experts advise to treat visiting a solarium very carefully and seriously. If you want to give yourself a beautiful healthy look without side effects, buy a special lotion. With its help, you can get rid of milky whiteness of the skin in winter or hide small stretch marks, and also look stunning at an important event. Today, many salons provide such a service - from a miracle machine, self-tanning in the form of a spray is "sprayed" all over the body. Therefore, in order to "self-tan" you have two options - contact a specialist or apply the lotion yourself. Some people think that it is quite difficult to carry out such a procedure at home, but this is a misconception. The main thing is to follow simple rules and do it correctly, and then your skin will be dark and beautiful 365 days a year.
Variety of means: what are the tanning salons
This is an ideal option for a quick purchase.tanning. It is irreplaceable in winter or in cases when, for medical reasons, a person is contraindicated to be exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Then a special tinting lotion comes to the rescue. But before we talk about how to apply it correctly, let's look at the variety of cosmetics. There are several types:
- accelerators of sunburn;
- bronzants (they are also called bronzers);
- and, in fact, self-tanning.
The first category of funds “works” onan increase in the amount of pigment synthesized by the skin. The most famous accelerator is tyrosine, which is a precursor in the melanin synthesis chain. This amino acid, getting into large quantities on the human skin, provokes cells (melanocytes) to produce as much pigment as possible, as a result of which the tanning process is accelerated. Bronzers contain coloring agents. Therefore, after their application, the skin instantly acquires a dark color. The main disadvantage is the instability of the coloring. When exposed to water, the product can dissolve and stain clothes, in addition, due to improper use, light stripes and white spots may remain. If you still decide to buy such a product, take a tone or two darker than the natural shade of your skin, so as not to look ridiculous. Apply it to those areas of the face or body that are most often in the sun, for example: on the line of the nose or cheekbones. As for self-tanning, it is released in the form of a spray, milk or cream. Dihydroxyacetone, which is part of their composition, when interacting with skin proteins, colors its upper layer in a dark color. However, the tanning effect does not appear immediately, but within three to four hours after application. After some time, when the horny scales peel off, the person gradually "lightens". As cosmetologists note, this is the most effective and "long-lasting" way to acquire a bronze shade.
How to choose a self-tanner?
There is no need to buy something very expensiveproduct - the main thing is that it gives an effect that will look natural on your skin. To do this, you need to choose the right tone. Take the lotion and apply a few drops to a special sample paper, then put it on your hand. Fair-skinned girls are better off using products with a light texture, for example, modeling products or 2-in-1 milk, which simultaneously moisturizes and tones. Representatives of the fair sex with light-brown and chestnut hair get along well with the sun's rays, so a darker self-tanner will suit them. It will look natural. And if you want your skin to shine, take a product with shimmering particles. Firstly, you will look truly charming, and secondly, it will help hide defects and unevenness on the body. For those who have just returned from vacation and want to consolidate the result of sunbathing, a spray or lotion marked "dark" is recommended.
How to use autosunburn
Once you have decided on the tone, the most important thing isIt's time to talk about how to apply it correctly. Otherwise, there is a chance that instead of beautiful dark skin, you will get the leopard effect. First of all, buy gloves and put them on your hands. The thing is that there are many more pores on your palms than on other parts of the body, so during the application process, they will absorb the lotion and acquire a bright orange color. You don't want that, do you? If you decide to do the procedure at home, stop using cosmetics that contain alpha acids a week before. And do hair removal 24 hours before the actual application. If you are going to treat your entire body, remove excess hair on your arms, legs and other places. In the evening, exfoliate your skin and use a moisturizing lotion. The main thing is to wait a day, otherwise the product will lie unevenly, with stripes and stains. Owners of dry skin should buy a creamy product, while light gels and lotions are suitable for oily skin. Test the cosmetic product on the inside of your arm first to make sure there is no allergic reaction. Before applying self-tanner to your face, put on gloves and a bandage, and pull your hair back. If you are doing the procedure for the first time, mix the product with regular cream or lotion in equal proportions to avoid unexpected results. Moisturize the skin around the eyes, otherwise this area will be darker than other areas. Then squeeze some self-tanner onto your hand and apply it to your face with quick movements, blending well (you can use a sponge or a special sponge for this). Avoid the hairline and eyebrows. Don't forget about the neck and the area behind the ears (treat them too). If there are streaks and stripes on your face, steam it well and exfoliate or use a whitening mask. Now take care of your body. Visually divide each area into several parts, for example: shin, front thigh, back thigh, calf. Rub the self-tanner in circular motions, moving from the bottom up against the hair growth. Start with the shins and move up, leaving the knees and feet "for dessert". After all, with a natural tan, they are always a little lighter than other areas. After you finish, apply a small amount of moisturizing lotion on top, which will help redistribute the remains of the cream. Thus, treat the entire body, last of all - the elbows, as well as the inner part of the arms. To make the figure visually slimmer, darken the hips and sides, "draw" vertical stripes on the stomach and highlight the triceps on the arms. If you are using a spray, shake the tube in advance. Then, at a short distance (about 20 cm), apply the first layer of the product and rub with a napkin or hand, after ten minutes remove the excess with a towel and repeat the procedure. The cosmetics will be absorbed within half an hour.
How to maintain the effect of sunburn
Four to five hours after applicationIt is recommended to do sports, take a shower, wash your face, etc. Any contact with water or sweat is harmful to the tan: moisture will not be a problem for it only after it has “seized” well on your body. To keep your skin dark and beautiful for a long time, moisturize it generously with lotion and apply self-tanner to the most prominent parts (nose, knees, shoulders, and cheekbones) every three days. If you want to remove traces of the product, water with lemon juice or vinegar will help, you can add hydrogen peroxide or use alcohol-containing lotions. After that, just wash yourself with shower gel.
Good to know!
If you use self-tanning cream orlotion, then treating the back or other hard-to-reach places will be quite difficult. A spray is ideal for this. To keep your skin dark for a long time, repeat the procedure every four to five days. Today, there are products that show up on the body within 60 minutes after application. In order not to walk around the apartment for a long time, afraid to touch something or sit down, choose a product that gives an effect in a minimum amount of time. When using the product for the first time, take a friend or mother as an assistant. This way you can properly treat the entire body in a short time. Self-tanning does not protect against ultraviolet radiation: to keep your skin healthy and beautiful, buy special sunscreen cosmetics. We hope our advice will help you always stay beautiful and charming! We recommend reading:
