St. Tropez tanning lotion works straight away for a streak less application that will last for days. This aloe vera based lotion is non-greasy and quick drying, with a comforting perfumed scent. Created by St. Tropez, the tanning experts you trust to get it right. So whatever your skin type it’s easy to use for the most natural looking, ultimate tan. Finally, you can enjoy by using St Tropez tanning lotion hiding stretch marks and vitiligo.

Sunless tanning

Sunless tanning (also known as self tanning, fake tanning, or UV-free tanning) refers to applying chemicals on the skin to produce an effect similar in appearance to a more traditional sun tan .

The most effective products available are sunless tanning or self tanning lotions that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. The tan is not a dye, stain or paint, but a chemical reaction between the DHA and the amino acids in the dead layer on the skin surface. Dihydroxyacetone or Erythrulose may cause contact dermatitis. First time users of sunless tanning products should apply them to a small patch of skin and wait 24 hours before a full body application.

These products can be applied at home, in the form of gels, lotions, mousses, sprays and wipes. Best results are obtained when applied to clean, dry skin.

Bathing and swimming should be avoided until product is fully absorbed, which varies from one to six hours. More DHA is absorbed by the thicker skin on the hands and feet, so those areas should be skipped or cleaned immediately after application.

Tropez tanning

St Tropez tanning works as a complete scheme to make sure that your tan is natural looking and enduring. Body exfoliation is done to get rid of dead skin cells and boost blood circulation for a deeper tan.

The St Tropez tanning lotion (autobronzant) is then massaged all over the body, which contains aloe vera, and also conditions the skin. The tan is then polished with a soft mitt to remove any streaking and offer a smooth and even tan that everyone desires.

Fake tanning Process

Before you start with the fake tanning application process, find a self tanning cream or mousse that works best for you - try it on a part of your body no one will see, so that you can see how the color comes up.

Once you have selected one to use on your whole body, make sure you exfoliate before you start, using some sort of body scrub. This will make the color to go much smoother and natural. Dry your skin thoroughly afterwards and choose where you are going to apply the tanner. You might want to apply some moisturizer to areas where the skin is a bit tougher than the rest of your body, like knees and elbows.

False tan

Three steps to false tan ! There are three most important considerations; first, you must select a right product that suits your skin (st. tropez), second, prepare your skin well and third, applying it properly. Choose the type of false tan that suits your skin best. No matter how costly or advanced the product you use, you will only get a good outcome by applying it to your skin properly.

A Lotion like the St. Tropez bronzing lotion is the original formulation for a self tan product and it usually takes longer to dry than other types of self tan. The benefit of this is that it allows you more time to blend the product into the skin.

Gels and Mousse formulas are more dilute in consistency and as a result the persistence of the tan can be less than those of lotions. However, their consistency allows them to glide onto the skin and be absorbed fast by the skin producing a faster and even tan. St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse is the best product to give you a fast result. If the skin is too dry these formulations occasionally look patchy on application

Sprays are great for effortless application and do offer quick results. The benefit from a spray is in the fine application, which minimizes streaking and cuts out the need to use hands. The sprays like St. Tropez Bronzing Spray being lighter they dry quicker than gels and lotions. Drying time is an important concern because many self - tanners necessitate avoiding of any contact with clothing until the product has dried.

Self Tan Wipes are the latest tanning product. Bronzing wipes are great for adding some color to the face, neck. These hand wipes come in a sealed package and are quick-and-easy to apply, making streaks a thing of the past. Research reveals that 49% of women only use self tan on their face using St. Tropez Rapide Self Tan Face 1.7oz therefore wipes are a useful way of treating skin, to a natural-looking tan precisely in the areas that need it most

Preparing skin: The perfect looking self tan is as much about preparation as it is application. It is very important to make sure you have a smooth base on which to work. Thoroughly cleanse, wax and exfoliate your skin. Ideally waxing should be done at least 24 hours before you plan to apply self tan to ensure that any reaction has vanished. After that exfoliate from top to toe using a flannel, a body scrub. Many scrubs double up as shower gels and include other ingredients to improve the look and texture of the skin; this will help your self tan to look even better. If you do this immediately before applying the self tan let your body dry and ensure that your skin cools down first otherwise your self tan will go patchy. Moisturize the skin so that the dry areas will not absorb and hold the color swiftly. Apart from dry areas apply sparingly, as too much moisturizer will create an obstruction between your skin and the self tan formula.

Applying tan: Place a defensive covering on the floor to avoid mess. For a natural coverage apply a small amount of the self tan at a time and build up the color with a second application a few days later. Too much, product can give a rather exaggerated color and may appear blotchy. If covering the whole body, start applying self tan from the ankles upwards

Tips

• When you apply self tan to the face, always mix together or blend carefully around the jaw-line and neck.

• Dilute the self tan with moisturizer then apply to areas such as knees, elbows and around the ankles this will prevent the self tan from darkening and looking unsightly on these potentially dry areas.

• Make sure to scrub your hands and wash to remove any traces of self tan around your nails.