Nikkie tells: tan without sun and stripes.
It's spring, but I still don't feel spring when I look outside. This week we even had rain, hail, and thunderstorms. Spring in the Netherlands, in other words. I can't wait for the sun to provide me with vitamin D and a nice tan.
Since that's not quite happening yet, I'll tell you how to get a tan without the sun. We're getting started with self-tanners! But since you don't want an early King's Day tan, I'll tell you how to get a streak- and stain-free tan without the sun.
Brown without the sun with self-tanners
Of course, you can subscribe to the tanning salon, but I prefer to use tanning products. The right products give a natural result and are not harmful to your skin—Brown without sun and risks.
There are many self-tanners on the market to give you an exotic tan. Sprays and lotions are the most commonly used. I am a big fan of Marc Inbane's tanning products. Top quality, easy to use, and, more importantly, no orange tan!
The tan without step-by-step sun plan
Whatever product you choose, you want to get a tan without so much as streaks or smudges. Here are some tips:
- Thoroughly exfoliate: the basis for an even tan. Scrub in the shower once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells. Not only will the self-tanner pick up better and more evenly, but you can also enjoy your tan longer. Win-win-win.
- Make sure your skin is hydrated by using a good body lotion after exfoliating. Even then, a self-tanner picks up better.
- You can work with a special tanning glove to spread the self-tanner evenly and work from top to bottom.
Follow up on this tan without sun tips, wash your hands and wait for a great summer tan. Sometimes the color needs to build up, and you may need to repeat these steps after a few days. Again, don't go overboard, as you will quickly get the dreaded carrot complexion.
How do you get a tan without the sun?
In other words, how do self-tanning products work? These products contain a substance called dihydroxyacetone. Hard to pronounce, but it is an artificial sugar that causes the stratum corneum (=upper layer of skin) to discolor. This active ingredient is active for about 6 hours, which means you will see the final result after 6 hours. This also means that for the first few hours, you must be careful with clothes, for example, because the self-tanner is also active on fabrics and can rub off.
Healthy tanning without sun
I just mentioned it briefly, but self-tanners are safe. This is because the active ingredient (the one with the tricky name) is not harmful to the skin. This is unlike, for example, tanning in the sun or under a tanning bed. Moreover, many self-tanning lotions contain additional substances to keep the skin healthy and hydrated. If you miss the sun and a summer tan, use self-tanning creams to get a sunless tan for your safety. Other options age your skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.
Tanning at The Cosmetic House
The Cosmetics House has my favorite tanning products from Marc Inbane and others. There are different types of sprays, lotions, gloves, and brushes for application. Would you still be unsure? Please contact The Cosmeticahuis, they will be happy to help you.
Good luck, and let's hope we can enjoy the natural sunshine soon!
xox Nikkie
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