Appearing around thirty years ago, the self-tanner quickly conquered the hearts of women. Allowing you to obtain a pretty golden complexion without sticking your nose out, it helps to avoid damaging your skin in contact with the sun. Over the years and research, laboratories have modernized this product to give it a better composition. Available in different forms – gel, cream, milk, spray, wipe – it is now composed of a small miracle molecule called DHA. Indeed, it is she who allows the skin to color over the hours. Taken from vegetables such as beets or trees such as chestnuts, it is combined with fruit acids and emulsifiers. Depending on the type of skin, you can choose a self-tanner for the face with a more or less high rate of DHA. For light complexions, take a rate of 2.5% to 3%. And for darker skin, opt for a rate of 5%.
There are different types of self-tanners. Everyone has their own preference! You can choose a face and body tanner or a special face self-tanner. This second option is particularly interesting for people who have fragile skin. Cosmetics designed for the epidermis of the face are less drying. Depending on your habits, you can choose between mists or spray waters, foams or milks. Oils are used less on the face, as they can leave a greasy appearance. Do not forget to prepare your skin well before applying the material. Use an exfoliating treatment to remove small dead skin! Then, moisturize your skin well to prevent it from drying out.
To find the face self-tanner that suits you perfectly, it must meet your needs. If you're overbooked and don't have much time, the spray is ideal. Just spray it on and blend it out with a cotton ball. If you travel a lot, the wipe allows you to get a makeover in the blink of an eye, even on the other side of the world. Practical for the face, it avoids forgetting areas and is well suited to the neck and the nape of the neck. If you are afraid of not succeeding in spreading the product well, choose a tanning milk, and apply it by gently massaging your skin. Finally, for those who want a sophisticated result, the tinted gel allows you to choose the shade of the tan. The more product you apply, the more golden your complexion. And its texture avoids the dreaded zebra effect!
