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With sunless tanning products, you don't have to choose between having pale skin and subjecting yourself to unhealthy doses of sun bathing (or the similar dangers of tanning booths). There are a number of choices in this area, and we'll be taking a look at how they work and what they do. While some of these products are more effective than others, it also comes down to your own preferences and skin type.
As more people realize the risks associated with spending too much time in the sun or artificial tanning booths, the need for alternatives has increased Another possibility, though, are sunless tanning booths that give you a tan without exposing you to UV rays. This is a system that applies a tanning product with an airbrush, which is a highly effective way to give you an even, natural looking tan. Airbrush kits can also be purchased so you can use them yourself, but it's more difficult than if someone at a salon does it for you.
The active ingredient in these products is DHA, which is also present in popular cosmetics and is safe to use. Whereas you have to visit a regular tanning salon frequently to maintain your tan, these sunless tanning booth applications last about 6 times longer.
One of the secrets to getting the best results from sunless tanning products is to do the right preparation ahead of time. If you exfoliate, or scrub yourself thoroughly to wash away dead skin, any tanning product you use will work more effectively. Tanning products will give you better results if you take the time to do this first.
You should also remember to protect your hands when you use these products by wearing gloves. It's best to avoid shaving at least a day before the application of any sunless tanning product, as this could irritate your skin. Every product is a little different, so it's also important to read the instructions before doing an application.
One practice you should follow is using a small amount of a sunless tanning product and not start out by applying it all over your body. Rather than find out the hard way, it's safer to do a limited test so you can be sure what kind of tan the product will give you. It's simple enough to test the product in a limited area that's not very noticeable and observe the results. This will inform you about whether you want to apply it to the rest of your body. Unless you have especially sensitive skin, you'll find that most of these products are safe and work as they should, but a test is still a good idea. As opposed to spending hours in the sun or tanning salons, we can see from this article that there are other ways to have our tanned look. When you decide on which method to use, you have to consider safety, how long you want the tan to last and how convenient and expensive it is. There are a number of sunless tanning lotions, gels and sprays that are easy to use and safe, applying them once a week is all you need. With time and experiment, you will sooner or later find a product that gives you just the look you have been wanting.
