Maximizing The Benefits of Indoor Tanning Bronzers
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If tanning bronzers are applied properly the benefits are endless. If you want to quickly get a dark tan or darken your existing tan then bronzers are great for you. Bronzers will give you a nice natural tan without having to spend as much time in the sun or under those UV lights. This can be very beneficial to the long term health of your skin. As it is know that extensive exposure to UV rays can increase your chances of cancer.
There are a few problems with bronzers, as every benefit seems to have some tradeoff. However, all of these problems can be overcome with a few easy to follow instructions.
1) Make sure the bronzer is applied evenly – If tanning bronzers are not applied evenly they can cause streaking marks. This usually occurs in tanning lotions with high concentration of DHA (DiHydroxAcetone), the substance used to bronze your skin. The best way to avoid this is to start tanning with only a dual or a quad bronzer. Then once you have a solid base tan try using a higher bronzer formula.
2) Only apply specifically made facial bronzers to your face – As your face is the most visible part of your body and one of the most sensitive parts, a specifically designed facial bronzer should be used. If you use a normal tanning bronzer on your face, your face may not look as natural as it should. Facial tanning lotions with bronzer and specifically designer to give your face a nice natural healthy dark tan.
3) Only use quality name brand bronzers – If you want to avoid an unnatural tan it is recommended that you only use high quality brand name indoor tanning lotions. This is because some of the cheaper lotions contain low quality bronzer or too high of a percentage of DHA. When these low quality lotions are used striking can occur or your skin starts to look orange.
4) Don’t have a shower for 4 hours after your tan – As the oxidizing process of the bronzer can take several hours, it is recommend avoiding the shower afterwards. The chemical reaction that occurs between the DHA and your skin can take up to four hours, so for best results one should wait a while before hopping in the shower.
5) Wash your hands after applying the bronzer – If you want to avoid turning your hands extra dark or an unnatural orange color, it is recommended that your wash your hands after applying bronzer.
6) Maintain you tan by continuing to use bronzers regularly – As the bronzing process is only temporary, if you stop using bronzers while tanning you may lose the darkened results. For best results with bronzers it is recommended that you continue to use bronzer tanning lotions. If you stop using a bronzer tanning lotion once you get the results you want, it will eventually start to fade.
