When it comes to using a fake tan, you will find that there is a massive range of products available on the market. You can get lotions, wipe and spray (not to be confused with spray tanning), that all help you to develop a tan quickly. But how do you choose the best fake tan for your skin.
The first thing that you need to realize is that everyone has different skin. The skins suppleness, absorbency and level of natural hydration will all have an effect on the performance of the fake tanning product. In fact, this is true for all body creams. With this in mind, when you start using a new type of product, you really should try a few out to see which you prefer. Sure, ask around your friends and get recommendations, but until you try them out for yourself, you aren’t going to understand which ones work best with your body.
When you get a new fake tan, you want to do what is called a patch test first. This means that you should try a little bit of the product on a discreet, unseen area of your body to see how it works. You will not only be judging how much of the product to use, and the color that you get, but you can also check that you don’t have a reaction to the product. If you are brave you can try a couple of products at once. You could for example put one product on one leg and a different one on another. After a day or two you can look at both legs next to each other a see which ones results you prefer. Remember to note which product you put on which leg.
When you have done a few small tests you will be a step closer to knowing which fake tan is best for you. You may be surprised with the results, but you will certainly be pleased that you tried them out first before you did your first full body treatment.