Get A Summertime Glow Without The Burn

If you are fair skinned and burn easily but would still like to have that Bronze Glow there is a safe healthy way to achieve what you are looking for.

Many Bodybuilders also use sunless tanning products to enhance their appearance for competitions. Regardless of your reason for if you want that beach body look you want to do it correctly.

If you do it right they will give your skin a beautiful, healthy glow. Your body will look like you just came back from the beach, but your skin will be healthy and without damage from the sun's rays. There are several tips and tricks to apply sunless tanning products. Here are some ideas for getting an even, streak free tan. It’s not hard but it does require a little preparation.

The best way to start is to scrub your entire body to get rid of any loose skin. Take care of extra dry areas like your knees and elbows. It is best to exfoliate the day before you apply the sunless tanning lotion but it’s not mandatory. Just be sure all the scrub is washed off, and there is no oily residue left on the skin from any other soaps or lotions. This is one reason you get streaks or patches. If you have sensitive skin you may want to avoid shaving your legs just prior to applying the lotion.

Always wear gloves, so you don’t stain your hands. If you don’t want to wear gloves be sure to wash your hands really well after you finish. Using gloves will keep the palms of your hands stain free. Tight fitting disposable gloves are best. You may have difficulty applying your tan evenly if your gloves do not fit well. Another tip is to use a sponge applicator for hard to reach areas.

Next put the lotion on in sections to make the application process easier. Start at your legs and work your way up. Applying sunless tanning lotion in small sections will help avoid streaking and missing any areas.

A little lotion goes a long way. Once you get started with the application process, you will have a better idea of how much lotion you need for each section. Start by putting a small amount in the palms of your hands and rub your hands together. You can always add more lotion, but extra lotion left on the skin can leave streaks or dark splotchy areas. It is best to spread it on the skin and let it thoroughly dry. Apply the lotion quickly but thoroughly, in a circular motion.

If you don’t have someone help you with your backside, use a sponge on a stick to get to the hard to reach places. Do the backs of your hands last. Be sure to wash off any extra lotion left behind from the gloves and stay away from your palms and the bottoms of your feet. When tanning the face, it is recommended to use a sunless tanning lotion made especially for the face. These products are gentler alternatives to sunless lotions for the body.

Use a damp towel or sponge to wipe off any excess lotion from your skin. Also, use a damp towel to wipe off areas of the skin that do not normally achieve a dark tan naturally. These areas include the soles of the feet, the underside of the wrists, the under arm area, the palms of the hands, ankles, etc. Be sure to wipe off any excess lotion from dry skin areas such as the knees and elbows. Doing this will help you achieve a dark, even, natural looking tan.

You get the best results if you wait until you skin is completely dry before getting dressed. It takes about fifteen minutes or so. Another tip is to wear looser clothes for a few hours to let the lotion completely absorb into the skin and dry, and try not to work up a sweat for about an hour.

Reapply the sunless tanning lotion as needed to achieve your desired shade of tan. If applied several times over several days, your tan will be darker. The typical sunless tan will last about 5 to 7 days before it begins to fade. Just reapply to maintain, or increase, your desired level of color.

Sunless tanning products can give your skin a beautiful, flawless tan when applied correctly. You too can have that sun drenched healthy glow, without any damage from harmful ultra violet rays. Have that summertime look for any season of the year.

Achieve The Tan You dream Of

Getting a tan for a big event, like a wedding or a vacation, is a much different process than tanning for a competition event. For everyday life, most people strive for a little color to achieve a natural look.

On stage in the competition world, the darker your color, the better. Here are the basics for those who want to achieve a gorgeous tan worthy of a gold medal.

With all of the sun tan products available it is hard to know where to begin but one of the most highly recommended lines is Hoss Sauce Tanning Products.

In a competition one needs to understand why a good tan is important for a competitor’s look. Tanned skin enhances muscle definition by adding depth and dimension to the appearance of your physique. For those with African-American skin, tanning is used to brighten ashy skin tones.

In addition a tan evens out skin tones and any discoloration that may appear under stage lighting. Bright stage lighting can refract color away from the skin, creating a “washed out” look. The tanning process helps to absorb the bright lights and bring out the definition of muscle tone.

There are many methods to go about getting that “suntanned” look. Obviously going out in the sun comes to mind first, but this has its risks.

Tanning beds and salons offer the ease of tanning but without the added risk of overexposure. The most common form of sunless tanning in the competition arena is the use of tanning products available in lotion and spray forms.

Tanning lotions and creams, offer an emollient-based cream that is easily applied on the skin like regular body lotion. The lotions contain ingredients (DHA) that temporarily deposit color onto your skin which develop and darken the skin over a few hours. Lotions go on easily and often have moisturizers built-in to nourish the skin.

Lotions need to be applied carefully to reduce the appearance of streaks or uneven color. Tanning sprays, like Bronze faces, are a quick and efficient way to apply your tan. A spray goes on with minimal streaking and feels light on the skin. In whatever product type you choose, look for key descriptions such as “streak-free”, “easy application” and “non-comedogenic” to ensure a good coverage.

Once you have purchased your tanning product, there is some preparation needed before applying your color. Begin the tanning process 2-3 days before your event. Be sure to block out one hour each day to apply your tanning solution. This time will allow you to “build” the right color by layering applications of the product.

You will need some other supplies also, like disposable gloves, regular body lotion, hair clip, sponge and/or sponge roller, a well lit area with a full length mirror, and dark loose fitting cloths.Start with a clean, oil-free body (no lotions, make-up, anti-perspirants, perfumes, etc.) in a well-lit area with a full-length mirror. Take a shower, exfoliate with a body scrub or loofah sponge and remove any unwanted hair by shaving prior to tanning. Secure long hair up and away from body and face with a hair clip.

Use the disposable gloves to keep solution from staining the palms of your hands. If spray tanning, apply regular body lotion to fingertips and tips of toes to prevent staining. Follow all of the instructions. Afterwards, use a damp sponge or sponge roller to smooth out drips or where solution has settled into cracks of skin. This is especially important around the wrist area, backs of knees and underarms.

When skin is thoroughly dry, dress in dark, loose-fitting clothing because the product may rub off onto clothes as it is developing. Depending on how the product reacts with your skin’s PHP, you may repeat these same steps 1-2 days prior to and the day of your event. Some contestants will apply their product in the same steps but not shower in between.

By starting the tanning process a few days out before your event, you can customize your color to create the perfect looking tan.