Self-tanning is an ideal solution for those who do not want to wait for summer, but want to have a tanned body right now. Benefits of artificial tanning creams and sprays – at WDay.ru.
Autobronzers transform pale skin tones into golden tan like wizards. The effect becomes noticeable within 20 minutes after applying the product, and the color is stable after a few days.
Dihydroxyacetone, the only medically approved component that does not harm health, performs the coloring function in the composition of auto bronzers. It acts only on the surface of the skin, and is produced from sugar beets, sugar cane, or synthesized chemically. The brightness of the future shade also depends on the degree of its concentration.
The tan remains naturally beautiful on the skin for 3-4 days, then begins to fade. To rejuvenate your color, lightly exfoliate your skin, apply a moisturizing milk, followed by a self-tanner.
Before applying self-tanning, it is good to peel the skin to remove dead skin cells and even out the micro-relief. The procedure will guarantee an even application of the product.
In order not to overdo it with color, you can conduct a test: apply a little product on the inside of your hand and leave it for half an hour. The shade should not strongly contrast with the natural skin color, let it be one or two tones darker, not more. Intense shades will only look natural on dark skin.
Self-tanning mousse with mirabelle oil and sun protection Delectable Self Tanning Mousse SPF15, Clarins; self-tanning body gel with apricot extracts, Garnier; Yves Rocher self-tanner spray; accelerated action self-tanning gel for face and body, Shiseido.
Apply the spray from a distance of 20-30 cm from the surface of the body and face. Distribute carefully. Repeat application after 20 minutes. Be sure to wash your hands after each procedure. Or try wearing a self-tanner with fine gloves – which come with your hair dye – to ensure you keep your hands clean.
When applying to the face, remember to apply the product behind the ears, on the ears themselves, and on the back of the neck. Before using the auto bronzer, apply a light moisturizer on your face (only without SPF), carefully treat the nasolabial folds.
Pay attention to your hands: connect your wrists together and “twist” your palms back and forth; interlace your fingers with your palms up and move your palms up and down, as if you want to free your hands from the lock; this will paint over the area between your fingers.
Oksana Komarova, Clarins training manager: “When applying self-tanning products, always start with your feet and work your way up your body. At the end of the procedure, blot your knees, elbows and heels with a damp towel to get rid of excess product. If you apply the cream to your face, be sure to blot the skin along the hairline and eyebrows, as well as the area above the lips. The main thing is not to rub, otherwise there will be white stains. “
Tablets, including dietary supplements (biologically active additives), stimulate the production of melanin in the skin, in this case, tanning becomes a natural screen from harmful solar radiation, because the mechanism of melanin production is a protective reaction to exposure to sunlight. Such products prevent skin aging (due to the content of active plant extracts). But for a pronounced protective effect, they must be taken constantly.
Device… Artificial bronzing of the skin with the help of a special apparatus can be carried out in a beauty salon. Most often, such procedures are called Caribbean, Brazilian tanning. And they include several services: exfoliating, applying tint and moisturizing the skin. Sunburn appears in an hour and lasts for 7-10 days.
Long-term remedies… If the application of autobronzate seems to be a problem, products with prolonged action can be a good help. The effect of their use, as a rule, begins to appear only after 4–5 days. However, mistakes in the form of orange spots, “unpainted” parts of the face and so on are practically excluded.