Self Tan: The Introduction

Self Tan Lotion

Self tan is a process of tanning the body without exposing it to the sun directly. Before you can learn the correct way to apply a self tan, it is essential for you to start with a great product.

The market is full of self tan products. Self tan products come in different forms such as sprays, gels, wipes, lotions, and pills. The main ingredient of all self tan products is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA can change the dead cells of the skin to brown in just three or four hours.

How to Do Self Tan

Here is several tips on how to do self tan:

• First, remove any dead flaky skin using a body scrub.
• Massage the portion of the body with a body lotion.
• Always choose a lighter shade — second layer can be applied later on.
• Work the product firmly into the skin until it feels completely dry
• Wipe those areas that don’t usually tan (armpits, eyebrows, soles of feet and fingers, and hairline) using cotton.

Self tan has many advantages over the traditional sun tan. Self tan is instant and the user can decide how much dark he/she should be. Another advantages are that self tan is temporary and safe.