To avoid skin stains, it is important, before using the self-tanner, to remove all accessories, in addition to showering and applying the product using a glove and making circular movements along the body, leaving the places with folds to the end, such as knees or fingers, for example.
Self-tanners are products that act on the skin by the action of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which react with components of cells present in the most superficial layer of the skin, leading to the formation of a pigment responsible for tanning the skin, melanoidin, however this pigment unlike melanin, it does not provide protection against ultraviolet radiation from the sun, it is also important to apply sunscreen.
The products for artificial tanning do not have contraindications and can be sold in the form of creams or spray, with good self-tanners of different brands and for all skin types, which can be purchased in pharmacies, drugstores or supermarkets.
How to pass the self-tanner
Before applying the self-tanner, it is important to remove all accessories and jewelry, take a shower to remove body dirt and makeup residues and dry your skin very well with a clean towel. In addition, it is recommended to perform a body scrub to remove impurities and dead cells, thus ensuring a uniform tan.
Before starting to apply the cream, you should put on gloves to avoid getting your hands stained and your nails dirty. If you don't have gloves, you should wash your hands with mild soap several times during the application and rub your fingernails with a brush.
After putting on the gloves, use a small amount of the self-tanner and apply it in a circular motion, in the following order:
- Apply on the legs: place the product up to the ankles and on the top of the feet; Apply on arms: place the product on your hands, belly and chest; Apply on the back: the application of self-tanning should be done by a family member so that the product is well spread and no stains appear; Apply on the face: the person must put a tape on the hair so that it does not disturb the application of the product and allows it to be well spread, being important not to forget to apply behind the ears and neck; Apply in places with folds: such as knees, elbows or fingers and massage the area well, so that the product is very well spread.
Generally, the color appears 1 hour after application and gets darker over time, with the final result appearing after 4 hours. To have a tanned skin, apply the product for at least 2 days in a row, and the color can last between 3 to 7 days.
Cautions when applying the self-tanner
During the application of self-tanner, the person must take some care so that the end result is a tanned and beautiful skin. Some of the precautions include:
- Do not wear clothes for 20 minutes after application, but must remain naked; Do not do exercises that make you sweat until 4 hours after application, such as running or cleaning the house, for example; Shower only 8 hours after applying the product; Avoid epilating or lightening hair before applying self-tanning. Epilation should be done two days before the skin is not very sensitive; Do not apply the product on wet or damp skin.
In addition to these precautions, if small spots appear on the body after applying the self-tanner, you should do a body scrub and then apply the self-tanner again.
