How To Extend Sunless Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Tan sunless allow for people to darken their skin without exposing it to the sun's rays. Men and women enjoy tanning. It makes the skin glow and gives a youthful appearance. However, tanning requires regular maintenance. The solution has to be applied on a regular basis to maintain the coloring.

The skin can get dry and may need a moisturizer. A hydrating cream or gel should be applied after taking a shower. There is more than one way to keep moisture in the skin. Drinking a minimum of eight glasses of water a day keeps the skin and body hydrated. Not keeping the body hydrated leads to the skin cells, tan, and skin drying out.

It is important to protect the skin when doing normal every day activities. The skin is still exposed to the sun's rays when wearing shorts and short sleeves. It helps to wear sunscreen on a daily basis.

Certain precautions should be done when after having a tanning application. It also helps to wear dark and loose fitting clothing. You do not want to wear certain fabrics, such as silk, wool or nylon because they can get stuck on the dermis.

Users have to wait at least six hours to shower after applying the solution. During the waiting process, it is wise to not participate in an activity that causes the body to sweat or become wet. Exercising and swimming are not recommended while waiting for it to dry. Most people have a skin care regimen that involves exfoliating. Tanners have to wait a minimum of three days before exfoliating because it leads to the tan fading.

If the tan starts to fade, then you will need to reapply the sunless solution. You can maintain it with regular maintenance. Tan sunless fades because of the body losing skin cells and have to be maintained with regular applications.




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