Sunless Tanners- How to apply self tanning to the legs

Posted: Sep 25, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Many, many people seem to run into problems when applying self tanning lotion or gel to the legs. It can be tricky applying self tanning lotion to the knees and the ankles because we have thicker skin there, and the self tanner is designed only to go into the first layers of the skin therefore we inadvertently use too much.

The result is very dark knees and ankles which make the self tan look more unnatural than realistic.

Follow these simple guidelines below and you will be much more successful! You will have a natural looking fake tan.

1.              Before you apply your gel or lotion first take a shower and exfoliate your legs. If there are still dead cells there then it can cause a streaky look.

2.             After your shower pat yourself dry so your skin is still a little damp then apply the self tanning lotion in the following manner.

3.             Apply the size of a twenty cent coin to one hand. You apply it with a downward motion to the smoothest part of the leg first.

4.             Use the whole of the hand with a forward stroke.

5.             Massage it in like you would moisturiser, avoid going below the ankle or above the knee.

6.             When it comes to the ankles, use it sparingly and DON`T massage it in like you have just done. Just feather it on lightly then lift your hand up as you finish. Do not worry about the toes. Do not do the knees just yet.

7.             Next do your thighs the same way as your lower legs, massaging it in using both hands as if you are applying a moisturiser.

8.             Do the same for the back of the leg and calves. Leave the knees for the very last.

9.             Now that you have finished the rest of your legs it is time to do the knees.

10.         Do it the same way as the feet. Use only a very small amount of product and feather it on then lift your hands up at the end.

11.         You have a few minutes before it dries so if you apply too much you can use a towel to take it off.

12.         Always WASH YOUR HANDS afterwards or else you will self tan your hands! Not a good look.

Now you will have a great tan and because you have avoided the harsh sun your skin will thank you for it and you will have better looking skin for years afterwards.

For more great tips on applying sunless lotion please visit this great resource at

http://sunlesslotion.org/

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