Tanning products, both sunless and sun, work on the epidermis or outer layer of your skin, and not the dermis or inner layer. When you apply a tanner or tanning lotion, cream, spray or towlette gently rubbing the product in its outer layer of skin, which are more effective (the ones that list dihydroxyacetone or DHA as an active ingredient), begin to work around 40 minutes to an hour. DHA reacts with amino acids in the epidermis, producing a natural pigment called Melanoidin that bonds with proteins in skin cells. The result is a color change that can last up to seven days. a Here are some tips to get the maximum benefit from their sunless tanning products. Apply self-tanners on the Night Since most self-tanners have no sunscreen for protection outdoors, the best time to use self-tanners is at night before going to bed. If done earlier, allow a minimum of two hours, and smear before returning to put on your clothes usual. Use sprays or products that contain extra coloring formula earlier in the evening, or when you have more time to "dry" after application.
Tanning How To's 1. Choose what you want to use for tanning lines, whether a bathing suit or underwear. Choose old clothing, especially without nylon, and no loose clothing. 2. Take a washcloth to exfoliate your skin, soap, moisturizer, self-tanning lotion, disposable clear gloves, a nail brush, a baseball cap, hair pins or accessories to keep hair from her face, brush foam roller or a brush if you apply a product to your back, and access to a clock.