from the website www.howto.tv In recent years, a wide range of self tanning products have become available that can give you that “just been on holiday” look, without the potential long term skin damage that baking in the sun’s ultra violet rays can cause. Though generally recognised as safe, sunless tanning products, also known as self tanners can carry some risks, depending on how they’re used and applied. Most have an active ingredient called – dihydroxyacetone – DHA for short, a colour additive that reacts with dead skin cells on the outermost layer of skin and temporarily darkens the skin’s appearance. It doesn’t wash off, but fades as the dead skin cells fall off. within five to seven days. The products come in different forms – lotions, creams, gels and sprays. If you’re starting out, it’s advisable to use a gradual tanning moisturiser, or you can always mix a little self tanning lotion with your own regular body moisturiser. Here are some tips to help you achieve an even looking tan. Modern products should be able to give you a natural looking tan if they’re applied correctly and carefully . Choose a light or medium toned product, which tends to look more natural. If a product says medium to dark, or deep tan, its unlikely to suit fair skin. If you’re olive skinned, the results from using a light tan may not be too impressive. Make sure you wash your skin with a sponge or wash cloth before applying the product to remove excess dead skin cells. Exfoliate with a …
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@smellysocks09 thats not healthy AT ALL
wanna get tan? join a swim teamm!
Lol
Cool!:D
im very white and i live in thailand XO
dont tan, do this !
buy the st. tropez starter kit – you wont regret it !
and some perfect skin cancer =)
I used to be pale, but after staying at the beach for 4 hours each day of the week, I got a perfect tan. = )
my mum is white & my dad is brownish, so im an olive skin tone , i love it!
im a paleish skin tone but when i go to my other house in ibiza, spain when i want a tan usally i go for a swim for a few hours then come out sunbath reading a magazine or sumthing for about 30-40 then back in the pool usally i do that for the whole 2 weeks and in the sea and i get a really nice tan like a pure spainish person hope its help but a DO WEAR SUNCREAM
xx
i know rite.. same here :l
man im to tanned! im mexican so im very tan i wish i could look paler!
Swim,
swim in and outdoor pool.
last summer i stayed in my pool for like 6 hours at least once a week and i was tanned:)
I’m scared to do this
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No matter how long I go out in the sun, I never change colour….with or without sunscreen.
ANY TIPS FOR SUN TANNING?
i hope she doesnt turn orange!
It’s because it takes a couple of hours before it’s visible.
That girl didn’t look any tanner than she did in the beginning
great tips! espeacially the hand one
i need some!
cool. great tips.