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Monday, September 14, 2015

New Sunless Tanners for 2015-2016

All new Sunless Tanners for 2015 and 2016!
We love our tans and wish that we can keep them year round, but as we all know our tans fade in the winter months. One of the benefits we have now days in the tanning industry is some really great sunless tanners to get us through on those special occasions we would like our skin to glow.

Sunless Tanners come in many different products like lotions, spray mist, Mousse's, and even creams, and of course there are many brands to choose from.  So how do you know what product is best for you?

First, you need to know your skin type and how best to apply a sunless tanning product to your skin. Most of us has Normal, Oily, or Combination skin. For people who have normal skin types, they can use just about any product they want, but for people who have oily and combination skin, your best results will come from a spray or mousse.

As we all should do before applying a sunless tanner, oily and combination skin, want to always prep before a tan. Any type of exfoliate that is not oil base will be what you need. It can be a sugar or salt base scrub but just make sure it has no type of oil in it. Moisturizers within the scrub are okay because you do want your skin to be well hydrated for the tan to take better. You can use a moisturizing lotion the day before you apply your sunless tanner for extra care.  Always make sure your skin is fresh and clean just before your apply a sunless tanner.

Sunless Tanning Lotions can be a little thick and heavy to apply.  Many people do not like this as much and are opting for sprays and mouses which go on more even. If you do decide to use a lotion, it is best to apply with a application glove made for sunless tanners. This will help apply more even and will keep your hands from staining with the tanner. If you do not want to purchase an application mitt, then look at your nearest retail store for some type of glove to apply.  You will want something that will not absorb the lotion but keep it on the mitt. Something like makeup and cosmetic sponges but larger will work best.

A Sunless Tanning Mousse is also best to apply with a mitt. Even thought this product is not as thick, by using a mitt it will apply more even. Apply it the same way you would a lotion or cream and always make sure you are good and dry before putting cloths back on.

With a Sunless Tanner Spray or Mist, these forms are more liquid base. When Applying this type of product, I find it best to apply by section. I usually will start with my legs and spray them all the way up, front and back and let them dry for a few before moving on. I then apply to my arms one at a time and let each arm dry before the other. Then I move to the body front and then back. It is best to have someone apply to the back for you but if you has no one to help, I always lean forward and spray over the body, letting the mist fall to the back area. It takes a little practice but you will get there after a few tries.

As for choosing a product, that is always up to you to decide. I recommend you try at least three different brands before settling on just one. When you find what works best for you, keep with it. Tanning products always works different for people, and just because something works great for a friend doesn't mean it will for you. If your a beginner look at the color and feel of the sunless tanner and not your mistakes.  You will get better with your next application and so on. If the color is what you desire, then try other products within that brand to find the absolute best for you. Once you have found your product, you are going to love sunless tanning.

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