Is it possible to achieve an aesthetic, yet bronzed skin tone without having to spend at least a few hours in the sun? What to do when we want to add color to our skin and we want to do it as quickly as possible? In such situations, it is enough to reach for the self-tanners presented by us in this category. Applied with a special glove or by hand.
Check now what applying self-tanner will give you and what specific cosmetics of this type of product are waiting for you here. Is it difficult to learn the correct and simple application of self-tanner? We cordially invite you!
Why are self-tanning products SO popular?
If you don't like sunbathing or simply don't want to expose your skin to radiation, you need to know that self-tanning cosmetics were created especially for you! With their help, you will get a safe and beautiful-looking tan. And literally - without leaving your home.
Each bronzing balm available in this category of our store will not cause skin burns or contribute to premature aging. What's more, a very large number of products waiting here have been additionally enriched with moisturizing substances, thanks to which the skin after application not only gains color, but is also very pleasant and soft to the touch.
No, now you don't have to give up your dream tan. You can use a cosmetic that doesn't leave streaks, spreads easily and, most importantly, makes the skin look very aesthetic.
Natural tan without exposing the body to the sun
Using self-tanners is very beneficial for the epidermis, because these types of products do not cause excessive moisture loss. These cosmetics use special activators that are responsible for giving the skin a brown color.
Good quality cosmetics allow you to enjoy both the tan itself and properly nourished skin. All you need to do is add products to your virtual basket, whose natural ingredients will affect the condition of your body. Pay attention to those with the addition of hyaluronic acid, proteins, or those that contain cocoa butter, argan oil and others.
You're probably wondering now whether you can swap your favorite moisturizer for a self-tanner? On days when you reach for a tanning product with a good composition, you don't need to moisturize your skin. However, it's worth doing it every day.
How to Choose the Best Self-Tanner? What are the Differences Between the Different Variants?
To find the perfect self-tanner for yourself, you need to pay attention to two things first and foremost. The formula of the product itself will be important, as well as its color. Do you have a cool skin tone? Or maybe on the contrary - a warmer one and you dream of an intense, golden tan? An effective rule for choosing this type of product is that it is best to choose a cosmetic that is a maximum of two shades darker than your natural skin color. By choosing such a product, you can be sure that you will not get too artificial, and therefore too intense, body tan.
Division of self-tanners according to their formula and consistency
Balms - allow you to give your skin a delicate, yet sun-shining glow. Often enriched with intensively moisturizing and skin regenerating ingredients.
Creams - ideal for people who have already used tanning cosmetics. Cream self-tanners allow you to achieve a very long-lasting tan that stays on the skin for several or a dozen days.
Spray mists - ideal even when using this type of product for the first time. Easy to apply, absorb very quickly, leaving no unpleasant layer on the skin.
Foams - one of the most popular products. They are applied with your hands or with a special glove. They are distinguished by a very light, yet pleasant consistency and quick absorption.
Gels - characteristic for their light consistency, which is easy to spread and quickly absorbed. The tan effect obtained with such a cosmetic can be visible even after one hour.
How to prepare your skin before applying self-tanner?
Do you have very dry skin? Or maybe you just want to apply self-tanner for the first time and are wondering how to prepare your body? You surely know that it is on properly moisturized and regenerated skin that the tan looks best.
In your daily care, make friends with both peeling and a moisturizing cream that is tailored to your needs. This will eliminate the possibility of streaks, discoloration, as well as unsightly spots and streaks that could make the tan look bad. Here, both the correct application of such products and the proper preparation of the skin are very important.
Reaching for a scrub before applying a self-tanner will allow you to effectively exfoliate dead skin, which will also have a positive effect on the durability of the cosmetic itself. If you also want to shave your body in your skincare routine, do it before applying the self-tanner.
How to apply self-tanner to get a natural tan?
If you have previously associated home tanning products with those that have an unpleasant smell and are very difficult to apply, it's time to change that! All you need to do is remember how to properly spread such a product - especially in the most sensitive areas of the body, such as elbows, knees, and ankles.
Apply your chosen self-tanner during the day or in a well-lit bathroom. This way you can be sure that you haven't missed any areas of your skin or that you haven't left too much product in some areas and too much in others.
If possible, apply self-tanner in front of a large mirror – so that you can look at yourself very carefully from all sides.
Decide whether you want to apply the self-tanner with your hands or with a special glove. Choosing one will make it easier for you to spread the product evenly - without worrying about streaks and spots on your body. If you are just starting your adventure with such cosmetics, then definitely do not give up on the glove!
Before use, be sure to read the manufacturer's information. There you will find, among other things, tips on how long a given cosmetic should remain on the skin and when you can expect the desired effect.
Apply the tanning product in gentle, yet circular motions. Don't skip any part of your body - not even your feet or back, because unscented parts of your body can stand out unsightly!
Remember not to use too much or too little of the product. In the first case, you can get an effect that is too intense, while in the second case, you can get one that is practically invisible.
Can self-tanners also be applied to the face?
You are not necessarily interested in tanning your entire body, but you would like to add a radiant glow to your face? If so, you need to know that such cosmetics are also perfect for this area, however, here you need to pay even more attention to the correct method of application.
Choose a self-tanner that is tailored to your skin's needs and read the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
The day before applying self-tanner, reach for a gentle, enzymatic peel that will remove any unevenness and allow for the aesthetic application of the cosmetic.
Apply a thick layer of serum, cream or nourishing mask at night.
Always apply self-tanner to dry, well-cleansed skin.
Remember to apply the self-tanner to your face, neck, and décolleté.
Don't forget that facial self-tanner does not protect you from UV radiation, so reach for a cream with SPF 50 every day.
Find the best self-tanner for yourself at Ladymakeup
If we have encouraged you to use self-tanners and you want to try such a cosmetic, their wide selection is waiting for you at Ladymakeup. We have made sure that you can buy a product for yourself that is not only easy to spread, but also has a pleasant scent. So that you give such cosmetics a chance even when you have not even considered choosing them before!
When choosing an interesting product, also pay attention to its consistency, because it will have a direct impact on the method of application. You can choose a self-tanner in a foam, but also in a mist. If this is not your first tanning product, there is also nothing to prevent a cream or balm variant from appearing in your virtual basket.
Please note that the self-tanners available at Ladymakeup are cosmetics from popular and, most importantly, proven brands. Those that you can definitely trust. Fake Bake, Tan Expert, or Mokosh products are very popular. You might like a self-tanner from MineTan, Eveline Cosmetics, Dax Sun, or Sally Hansen. The wide variety is a guarantee that you will definitely find exactly what you are looking for here!
Choose from a wide range of proven self-tanners from our offer
Regardless of whether you are interested in a self-tanner designed primarily for use on the face or one that will work well on the body - among our suggestions you will surely find something for yourself, especially since we are here to help at every stage of the order.
If this is your first encounter with self-tanning products, be sure to check out those that come with application gloves. You can also add the mist itself to your basket, as we have also prepared accessories that can be purchased separately.
Don't want to go to a solarium or sunbathe? You don't have to give up the effect of radiant, slightly bronzed skin. Check out our offer of self-tanners now. Happy shopping.