Get the Perfect Tan Without the Salon

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Get the Perfect Tan Without the Salon

By Ann H. Carlson


Flawlessly sunkissed skin has always been a must for summer-but skin damage from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays is no beach picnic! Gone are the days when you earned your rich hues while baking in the sun, but you don't have to drag yourself to an expensive tanning salon either. There are a variety of excellent do-it-yourself options that give you the color you desire without the streaks you don't.
Even better news? Most of these products are pleasantly scented so that you can avoid that new-tan smell.
Here are our top seven tips for a flawless self-tan:
1. Take time to prep. For best results, start exfoliating daily for a few days before applying your tanner. Smooth skin is better able to take the color. A good body polish, such as LaLicious Sugar Souffle Scrub - Sugar Kiss, is the perfect choice for an even look.
2. Choose your shade. For perfect summer skin, go just one shade darker than your natural color. For darker skin tones, try Rodial's Brazilian Tan Dark, formulated to give your skin a deep, rich color without telltale orange streaks. Rodial's new Brazilian Tan Light is designed specifically for lighter skin tones and can even be used throughout the year to give your skin a richer color.
3. Apply evenly. When debuting your new hue, nothing is more embarrassing than a streaky finish[MSOffice1]. Applying in a circular motion will help you avoid it and using a tanning mousse, such as St. Tropez Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse, will help you achieve a consistent finish.
[Hot tip! Worried about telltale tanner on your palms? Go fuss-free with a spray option like St. Tropez Self-Tan Bronzing Spray that requires minimal handling.]
4. Travel light... or dark. If you're taking your tan on the road, nothing is easier than toting half- or full-body towelettes from TanTowel. Simply apply the pulp-fiber towelette to the desired areas, and you'll have a streak-free golden glow in two to four hours.
5. Focus on your face. Your radiant glow is sure to draw attention to your face-which is why you need to make sure you have a flawless complexion. For the natural look you desire, you can't miss with the Mystic Tan Perfect Tan Kit for Face, which includes a Sunless Conditioning Complex Face, Sunless Tanning Spray Face + Body, and Shimmer Face all in a handy cosmetic bag.
6. Go for a gradual glow. Unless you've just spent a week in Tahiti, suddenly showing up at the office with a deep tan is bound to raise some eyebrows. For a more naturally paced sunless tan, try St. Tropez Gradual Glow Face or Rodial's Brazilian Tan Daily, designed to build your color a little every day.
7. Don't forget the shimmer. Finish with a body shimmer such as Lucy B.'s Frangipani Organic Bronzing Shimmer Oil to enhance your arms, legs, and d�colletage for a naturally sunkissed look.
Ann H. Carlson is an expert beauty writer for Beauty Collection, one of the top beauty retailers in the world (Women's Wear Daily, March 2009). Beauty Collection carries over 200 prestige beauty brands like Moroccan Oil, and Liquid Keratin. It showcases all beauty categories including skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance, hair tools, and more.

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How to Select the Perfect Sunless Tanning Brand

By Elizabeth K.


After seeing pictures of orange people who have used sunless tanning products, you may be a bit hesitant to use these products yourself. There are cheap self tanning lotions, but there are good ones out there as well. The technology of skin care has significantly improved over the last few years, and there are better sunless tan products on the market now. You can find tanning products now that can give you a tan that looks more natural. Avoid the cheap products, and read reviews before you buy.
One of the better brands of sunless tanning products comes from St. Tropez. This company is a leader in manufacturing and applying proper self tanning treatments. Their Self Tan Mousse is an award winning product that will give to a bronze look without streaks or orange coloring.
Mystic Tan has developed a big following among people who use sunless tan products in recent years. They created the first sunless automated tanning booth back in 1998, and since then, they have been creating well-made sunless tanning products that are goof-proof. They will give you a tan that is streak-free, smooth and naturally glorious.
Xen Tan is arguably the hottest newer name among self tanning products. It won the Reader's Choice Award from readers in 2007 and 2008. It is fully guaranteed to give you a natural, olive tone for the best look this summer.
The Brazilian Tan products from Rodial are some of the best sunless tan products on the market. They have a well-established name in skin care products, too.
You can get the perfect tan a little easier if you use TanTowel self tanning towelettes. You just wipe your skin, and it will give it a lovely hue of golden bronze.
When you apply any sunless tanning product, be sure to apply it evenly. Rubbing in a gentle, circular motion will allow the coverage to be thorough. Some tanners are a bit more forgiving than other brands, and those are better for someone who hasn't tried sunless tanning before. Always apply less than you think you need. You can always add more if you want to, but it's harder to fix it if your skin gets too dark.
If you over-apply a self tanning product and get too dark, you will be stuck that color for the next few days. Always wash your hands carefully after you apply the product. If you don't wash up, you'll have orange or brown hands for a week.
The best sunless tan products are those that are forgiving, easy to apply, and those that won't leave streaks. Natural products will give you a good-looking tan, too. Avoid the cheap brands that have a great price but little else to back them up. The best self-tanners may cost a little bit more, but it's well worth the cost to have skin that looks healthy and not orange.
Elizabeth K. is a beauty researcher and writer for Beauty Collection, one of the top beauty retailers in California, according to Women's Wear Daily, March 2009. Beauty Collection carries over 200 prestige beauty brands like Moroccan Oil, and Liquid Keratin. It showcases all beauty categories including skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance, hair tools, and more.

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