Tanning and Self Tanning

All retail outlets worldwide have to make sufficient profits to pay the wages, bills, rent, and local taxes, whereas the vast majority of Internet businesses don’t have that problem. The biggest advantage to buying online is that the products themselves tend to be as much as 30 – 40% cheaper than locally purchased products and therefore the consumer is the winner all round

The Internet retailers have been in business for some years now and have all had to improve their game, to lure the consumer away from local shops and retail parks.

Delivery is usually prompt and all returns are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Consumers also have extra protection from the credit card companies should any customer care problems arise. Returns are paid for  by the online company in most cases and refunds are fully available.

Disputes, however, can be difficult to resolve if the online retailer is new to the industry but the vast majority of companies will give you a stress free shopping experience from the comfort of your lounge or office.

The final reason for buying self-tanning products online is that reviews are available for all of the top brand products, advice can be taken and a decision about what to buy is made at your convenience and not after rushing round in the pouring rain and buying the first one you see because of the hassle of it all.

Self-tanning products look great on men or women

The main reason to use self-tanning products is well documented and proven in the medical field. Skin cancer rates amongst children and adults are the highest in history and yet people still go to the beach on a daily basis to sit and cook. Doctors and scientists have been issuing warnings for years about the dangers of the harmful rays from the sun but until recently these have been largely ignored. Some beaches now even have patrols to warn people of the dangers of the sun, but they are still widely ignored.

Self-tanning products are safe, family friendly and you get a  healthy glow without the burning often associated with all day sunbathing. It’s also possible to have an all over tan all year round and you don’t have to keep going on holiday to top it up. Products are also available to tan just your face and neck, therefore giving the illusion of being well tanned all over.

It is also fashionable in this day and age to have some colour, as being tanned is associated with health and vitality. Self tanning is also easily controllable in that you can add a light warm glow to your skin or if you wish you can have a deep mediteranean looking tan, as if you have just returned from holiday. Having a tan also increases your self confidence, hides unsightly skin blemishes and is reported to make you look 10lb slimmer. A winner all round!

Applying self-tanning products is easy

Advice differs on how to use self-tanning products from different manufactures on their own particular products, so particular attention must be paid to instructions for use with every product that you buy.

That said,  here are a few basic tips to use with any self- tanning lotion or cream to get the best results. Always do a patch test on a small area of the skin not seen on a daily basis, this will ensure you have no allergic reaction to any of the chemicals contained in the product and you can be sure that the colour suits you.

Having done that, exfoliate all rough areas of the skin including knuckles, elbows, knees and ankles. Keep these areas exfoliated for as long as you are using the product, as they quickly become rough again through life’s daily grind.

Use vaseline on areas not to be tanned, for example on eyebrows and cuticles, and do not have a bath or shower for about 6 hours after application of the cream or lotion.

Finally use surgical gloves when applying any self-tanning product to avoid deeply tanned and impossible to clean hands. The latest products available come in the form of a spray. A fine mist is applied to the body, giving a beautiful and streak free result, so it’s easy to get an even tan and also to reach those areas that cannot be reached so easily with creams.

Fantastic results using self-tanning lotion

As with anything,  a good quality brand name will always be more expensive than off the shelf products from a no-name supplier. It is always best to stay with the reputable, popular, reliable brands when choosing a product you are going to place on your skin.

You can use these products knowing that they have been tested and retested and will not cause you any harm, although allergic reactions can happen in a very small percentage of cases.

The initial application of the lotion, cream or spray that you have chosen will give you a base tan and will be more expensive than future applications which will simply be a top up.

This must be a factor when choosing your future tanning products, as long-term regular use of any product can become very expensive. If, on the other hand, you require a tan for a special occasion, for example a wedding or a family gathering and your plans are for a one-time application then the cost of long-term use needn’t be a consideration and you could buy a top shelf tanning product that is easy to apply and lasts a long time.

Cheaper products tend to be watery, difficult to apply, streak when applied, wash off easily and can do damage to your clothing. More expensive products are thicker, easy to apply, don’t streak if applied correctly and last a long time.

Before and after using a self-tanning product