Tanning lotion for younger looking skin

With summer coming to its end it's time to bring out the self tanning lotion to keep your skin looking younger.

Imperfections such as uneven skin tone, spider veins, scars, and broken blood vessels aren't as noticeable when the skin is tanned.

Senior ladies in their 70's often have problems with broken blood vessels that look like bruises, especially on the arms and hands. A little gift for grandma would be a nice tube of tanning lotion and moisturizer for their arms and hands and a little instruction showing them how to apply it, all cradled in a new wash cloth or hand towel and tied with a ribbon.

When using self tanning lotion, prep ONLY the elbows, knees and behind the ankles with moisturizer before apply tanning lotion. Moisturizer does two things: 1)helps the lotion to glide on smoothly in those areas; 2) helps keep the lotion from settling so much in the deeper creases of the skin of the elbows, knees, and ankles. When the lotion can't settle, the tan will look more natural and not dirty in these areas.

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Self Tanning Tips

Self Tanning Tips

The goal in using a self tanning lotion is to provide a natural-looking tan without the sun. Maximum color effect is achieved usually within a week with daily use. Thereafter, to maintain the "tan" it should be applied two to three times a week.

When using self-tanning lotions, use less of the tanning product on the elbows, knees, ankles and knuckles to avoid unevenness than what you use on other areas of the body. These areas are naturally darker and a heavy application of self-tanning lotion will cause them to appear dirty.

Wash the lotion from the palms of your hands immediately after application to avoid staining.

Allow the lotion to dry completely before dressing, going to bed or applying makeup to prevent the product from transferring or smearing. If it does, you'll be left with an uneven "tan" and your tanning product will be where you hadn't intended!

If you hate the smell of self tanner's there are a few on the market with little scent. I am especially fond of Mary Kay® Subtle Tanning Lotion they introduced this year. It has a pleasant and gentle smell, moisturizes the skin, applies easily and the "tan" looks very natural. I've used it myself and have been extremely pleased with the product and with its smell.