The Hazards of Self Tanning And How To Do It Right

Self Tan Disasters Can Be Avoided Tan disasters can be avoided and you can get your glow-on by following these simple steps. Step One According to Allure.com you'll need to do everything first. "If you need to get a wax or a manicure, touch up your hair color, or shave your legs, do it before applying any self-tanner. 'All of those treatments can remove self-tanner,' says spray tanner Anna Stankiewicz of Louise O'Connor Salon in New York City." Step Two You'll need to make sure that you exfoliate as this will remove flaky, coarse or rough part of your body. Please focus on your knees, elbows, ankles and heels. If you don't, the self-tanner will sink into dry skin, leaving dark patches that look entirely unnatural. Use a body scrub that has NO natural oils as this could leave a residue and can cause streaks. And lastly, never use the body scrub on your face. For your face, use a gentle exfoliant or Clarisonic brush to remove dead, dull skin. Step Three Dry off very well before you start and dab moisturizer where you need it in order to soften rough skin. Don't over do it. Step Four Whether you pick a mousse or spray you'll want to make sure that you pick for your skin tone. You don't want to commit a self tanning sin by wanting a color that your skin just won't reflect properly. I recall Rob Lowe standing beside Julianne Moore at the Golden Globes, he looked orange in comparison to her alabaster beauty. Step Five Start at the bottom and work your way up. I prefer using gloves if you chose a mousse as this will prevent you from getting "dirty palms". Work it in circular motions and use a dime size amount. Leave your hands and arms for last. Step Six Take it easy on your face and start with your forehead, cheeks, bridge of your nose and chin. This is because this is where you tan naturally and you'll want to blend out as you go. Caution Be extra careful with any area on face and body that is drier in general than others as they tend to pick up more color. Wash your hands immediately as you finish. A faux tan can be the finishing touch and can make you positively luminous before you head out on the town or your first appearance at the beach. I look forward to seeing you at the salon where you will be dazzled by how great your skin looks. Lastly, get the best results from your skin care routine by getting one of our celebrity approved facials and get your best skin ever, NOW and in the future. Call immediately for your appointments at 212.949.2350 and get $50 off your first treatment. Don't leave in NYC, then shop online. P.S Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and if you want essential skin care tips and tricks sign up to our newsletter, bottom of the page under in the box “Sign Up For Updates”.]>>