Fake tanning is probably one of the best ways to give your face a nice sun kissed look and healthy radiance without exposing your skin to the dangerous rays of the sun. Sunless tanning refers to applying self tanner on the face to achieve a natural, similar result to suntan. Read on and find out how to apply fake tan to the face in order to look like a beautiful Greek goddess.
Sitting in the sun gives you a
wonderful tan, however nowadays it is more and more dangerous
since harmful sunrays may cause the apparition of wrinkles and may
lead to serious diseases such as skin cancer. However, thanks to
modern technology, you can obtain a glowing, fabulous skin without
having to expose yourself to these health risks. Self-tanners offer
you a wonderful way to achieve the same results and temporarily
deepen your complexion.
There are plenty of different
sunless tanners on the market but many women don’t know how to
apply these products properly on their face in order to achieve the
best results. Improper application of these self-tanners can leave
you with an artificial look and dark, orange spots on your face,
which can completely destroy your appearance. Therefore, learning
to correctly apply these products is key to having a gorgeous,
glowing complexion for summer. Follow these techniques and find
out how to create a fabulous golden tan to enhance your natural
beauty and shine like a real diva.
First of all one of the most important things is to use fake tan
products that are specially designed for the needs of the specific
are, namely your face.
Never apply self-tanners on your face that you use on your body,
since these products are too thick for the skin of your face and
they are too dark as well. There are dozens of different fake tan
products you can choose from, so make sure you select the right
self-tanner for your face.
Before starting to apply a fake tan to your face make sure you have secured your hair into a ponytail so that it won’t get in your way and you can work the product evenly into your skin.
In order to achieve a flawless, natural result, exfoliate your skin well, a day before or the night before applying the fake tan. Use a mild facial scrub to gently exfoliate your face and get rid of dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Opt for an exfoliator that is appropriate for your skin type and rub the scrub around your face with circular movements. This way you can create a smooth, even surface for applying the fake tan.
Rinse your face well to remove all the residues of the scrub and then continue with applying a moisturizer before going to sleep. In the next morning, wash your face thoroughly and dry it well.
After your face is completely dry, you can proceed with applying
the fake tan to your face. Use only a small amount of product and
distribute it evenly all over your face, making sure you avoid the
area around your eyes.
Start from your neck bones and work your way upward, rubbing your
hands over all of your face. Blend the self-tanner well outwards
and let it absorb completely into your skin. It is really important
to apply only a thin layer of fake tan on your skin, in order to
make it look even and natural.
If you would like to add more radiance to your cheeks as well as
give a natural looking tan to top of your nose, your can apply a
second thin layer on these specific areas after the first coat has
completely absorbed into your skin.
This way you can give definition to your features and create the
illusion of a wonderful, authentic looking tan. Don’t touch your
face and allow the self-tanner to fully absorb into your skin. Make
sure you wash your hands right after you have finished with
applying the product to avoid patching them with the fake tan.
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Following these tips you will be able to see visible results 5-7
hours after using the fake tan product on your face. If you want to
keep up this sun kissed look, you will have to repeat this process
every 3-4 days to maintain the delicate golden radiance of your
skin.
Don't get too excited and try not to go over the top with the self
tanner so you won't end up like Christina Aguilera or fashion
designer Valentino.