By Sarah Letts
Use multiple removal methods and you'll see the sunless tanner fade more quickly. Exfoliate. Since self-tanner resides on the surface layer of your skin, you can remove it via exfoliation. Use a body scrub and loofah to remove the self-tanner. Apply firm, steady pressure as you move the loofah in circular motions. Exfoliate twice daily for best results. Soak in a hot bath. Hot water will soften ...
By N/A
If you have an assistant to spray your body evenly where you can't reach, a fine mist may give you an even tone but even if you choose a spray, consider smoothing the tanner over your skin for the best coverage. ...
By Carly Kullman
A lot of people find laying in the tanner relaxing, so they may easily fall asleep. Get into the tanning bed and lay on your back first. Tilt your head back slightly to make sure that the UV rays reach under your chin and your neck. Spread your arms and legs slightly while in the tanner. This will prevent the likelihood of white stripes, caused by the UV rays missing these areas. Flip ...
By Brandy Burgess
The most popular type of tanning is sun or beach tanning. Exposing yourself to the sun's rays for a certain amount of time can give you that golden tan that most people adore. But some people prefer to get tans without the sun to avoid the sun's harmful rays. Whichever way you tan, you might feel the need to shower directly after tanning because your body might feel hot and sweaty from...
By Cheryl Myers
How long you keep your tan depends on a variety of factors. If you tanned from a tanning bed, your tan may last longer than one received from the outdoors. Those with fair skin types usually do not tan well in the sun, or they may sunburn easily. Those with darker skin tones may not absorb the sun's rays as much as those with medium skin tones do. Your daily skin care regimen and lifestyle...
By Jay Wren
After applying a self tanner, keep in mind that most will take up to 12 hours to reach their optimum color. Do not shower or get into the water during this time to avoid arresting the color process. Wait until the next day to observe your color and determine if you need to apply more color, and to which areas. When you apply a self tanner, keep in mind that you will get the most natural ...
By Cheryl Myers
Most of the self-tanner will come off with a dry brush alone, depending on how much tanner there is on the body. Try dry brushing twice a day, once in the morning and once before bathing to speed up the self-tanner removal. Use a body wash containing Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to strip dead skin cells that did not remove by dry brushing. Glycolic acid is the strongest AHA available, and removes ...
By Samantha Cabrera
Spray-on tans are a safe way to get a golden glow. You can achieve a tan without the harmful effects of UV rays, such as skin cancer and premature aging. Before using any spray-on tan, exfoliate your skin by using a scrub. Allow the tan to completely develop its color before adding another coat of self-tanner. Spray-on tanners found at the drugstore usually cost between $8 to $15. They come in a ...
By Jaceson Maughan
Sunless tanner will work best on clean, moist skin. Use a shower puff or loofah to get rid of any dry, dead skin while in the shower. Sunless tanners adhere to the dead layer of skin on your body, so dead areas will absorb more color, leaving you blotchy and uneven. Freshly scrubbed skin gets rid of dead skin cells and will allows your sunless tan to last longer. Also, don't shave your legs ...
By Shelly Schumacher
If you wish to use the Sunvision face tanner, turn it on by pressing the button marked "face." Lay with your head at the pillow and on the face tanner end of the bed. Pull the top canopy of the bed down until it is completely closed. After your session is completed, use an anti-bacterial cleaner to wipe down the tanning bed. If you are at a tanning salon, often the staff will clean the ...