Factors To Consider When Choosing The Best Sun Tan Lotion

By Haywood Hunter


Ask your dermatologist to give you the green light before choosing any sun tan lotion. Have them run some tests on your skin so that they can know what might react with your skin. They will thus be able to advise you on which products you should use.

You have to know exactly what it is that your skin is best suited to. There are all manner of lotions in the market, designed for every skin type. For instance, if you have sensitive skin, you should look for sun tan lotion that is formulated for such a skin type since the others may contain a lot of allergens that may trigger a nasty reaction.

Exfoliate the skin before using the tanning lotion so that you can get a beautiful glow. Although hair on the skin does not affect the absorption of the sun tan lotion that much, you should shave before using the tanning lotion so that the skin looks fresh and vibrant. The same with exfoliation, it should be done at least six hours prior.

One cannot overemphasize the importance of having a moisturized skin. The sun tan lotion that you use should have a lot of moisture. The essence of having this moisture is that it will make sure your skin is glowing. You can add more moisture by drinking lots of water.

Even though you have not worn any makeup, run a makeup remover or a wet wipe over your face. This will help in removing any residue that you might have on your skin. Makeup such as foundation and concealer will prevent the sun tan lotion from being well absorbed. On the other hand deodorant will work two ways, on in making the lotion not get absorbed well and the second in that it will react with the lotion forming a dark green solution.

Use even strokes so that you get an even tan. If you want to get maximum coverage, you should seek the assistance of a friend who has used the sun tan lotion before, since if you apply it yourself you might miss some spots and end up looking like a Dalmatian. Take off as many clothes as you can so that you get the maximum coverage.

Most people make the mistake of going out before the sun tan lotion has dried fully. It has to be dry since the heat as well as the activities that you carry out may cause you to sweat a lot. The sweat will in turn make some very unprepossessing smudges on your skin that may require you to wash off the entire tan and start all over again. When you use the sun tan lotion, stay in a cool place with minimal humidity. You should not also wear clothes immediately after using the lotion since it might rub off on your clothes.

Avoid showering immediately you have used the sun tan lotion. Most lotions are water based, in that the main component is water. They will thus dissolve in the bath water, and instead of ending up with the dark shade that you want it will turn out to be shades lighter. This might force you to do the tanning procedure all over again. For the oil based tanning lotions, the warm water in the shower might cause the lotion to wash off. Take your time and choose the right sun tan lotion.




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