True / False on self-tanners
After several months spent under big cocooning sweaters, wrapped in down jackets or warm fur-lined boots, our skin thirsts for air and light. But at the first rays of the sun, you sometimes hesitate to discover, the fault of this ugly mine that gives us complexes. Failing to offer you an express return to St Barth for a week in the sun, the most effective solution is the box spray tan...
But the fault of a reputation not really flattering (the Self-tanners, it smells bad, it gives buttons, it weakens the skin, it stains the clothes), you still hesitate to pass the cape. GirlsFromMainStreet.com takes stock of the truths and misconceptions about Self-tanners...
Idea received N ° 1: the Self-tanners, it stinks ! True and false
A few years ago, when we used a spray tan, the verdict was without appeal: a rather unpleasant and persistent smell. The reason for this smell? DHA gives this nice color camarel, but in contact with the skin and oxygen causes this odor. But aware of the lack of their products, the labs now offer Self-tanners scentless. Yes Yes...
Myth # 2: Self-tanners protect from the sun's rays FALSE
UVA but also UVB ... two enemies for our skin. Whether it is to prevent skin cancer or early aging of the skin, sun protection is essential as soon as you expose yourself to the sun (at the beach, but also to the assembly and in town if you intend to take advantage of sunny terraces). If he colors the skin, thespray tan is only a makeup ... and does not dispense with sun protection (you choose the index depending on your complexion), Solar cream which you will renew the generous application every 30 minutes or so.
Myth # 3: self-tanners give a "carrot" color FALSE
You dream of a naturally tanned mine, as if you had spent a weekend outdoors, but not the charred mine of an American series actor? Never mind ! It's all about dosing DHA, the molecule that pigments the skin. If a few years ago, the first Self-tanners arrived on the market were unstable and too often overdosed, the new products take into account the returns of the consumers. Thus you now have the choice between light tan products for blondes, toffee tan for brunettes, and can also opt for products with progressive tan which allow to control your Sun tanning !
Idea received N ° 4: Self-tanners leave marks on FALSE clothes
Whether in gel, spray, or cream, the Self-tanners new generation dry much faster than their predecessors, so you can dress 2 minutes after applying them. However, if you plan on putting on a white t-shirt, plan to make the application of your body care spray tan the day before to prevent any accident!
Myth # 5: Self-tanners leave zebra on the skin FALSE
If you are doing a body scrub before applying your face care or body spray tan, and if you make sure to go everywhere, emphasizing the knees, elbows ... your spray tan will not leave any traces. For beginners, prefer a spray tan tinted to verify that you have not forgotten any part of the body! And for the face, iron around the eyebrows and lips with a cotton swab to remove excess product.
Finally last tip, wash your hands with soap after applying your care spray tan !
