Self-tanner

A tanned skin, many people are intensely happy with that. However, not all of us have the time or desire to lie in the sun for hours. Not everyone is a fan of tanning beds or the sun because UV rays can be harmful to the body. But how can you get a lovely sun-kissed skin without lying in the sun for hours? Self-tanner is the answer!

 

What is self-tanner?

With a self-tanner, your skin gets a lovely brown tint without coming into contact with the sun. The perfect option if you don’t like sunbathing or have a party and want to look a bit tanner quickly. With a self-tanner, you get that lovely brown glow in a short time, and it’s also harmless to the skin!

 

How do I get tan without the sun?

Although the sun is an absolute must for our health, baking in the sun for hours with sunscreen is not recommended. It causes you to stay in the sun too long, with a cream that blocks your skin’s natural warning mechanism. Getting tan without sun or tanning beds is something many people prefer to avoid. Still, a nice color is desired, it gives you a natural, healthy glow! A good self-tanner is therefore a must-have for many ladies! You get a lovely summer tint without baking in the sun for hours! 

 

How do I choose the right shade of self-tanner?

There are all kinds of self-tanners - like a mousse, Lotion or spray. The type of self-tanner you use doesn’t matter, choose one that you find the most pleasant to use and that suits your skin type. The color you choose does matter though. Everyone has a different skin tone, so it’s important to find out which color suits you. Among self-tanners, you often have three different color choices: light, medium, and dark. To choose the right color, it’s important to look at your natural skin tone, not how dark you want the tan to be. 

 

Make sure your self-tanner is never too dark, you can always build it up but not take it down. That way you always get a beautiful result! 

 

What is a really good self-tanner?

In the world of tanning, there are many self-tanners available, so what is a good self-tanner? This is of course different for everyone, because everyone prefers different qualities in a self-tanner. Let’s start by saying that a good self-tanner gives a natural sun-kissed glow, without streaks and is easy to apply. You don’t want orange spots or to look like an oompa loompa after applying a self-tanner. A good self-tanner doesn’t have to be expensive at all. There are plenty of budget brands that have super nice tanning products in their range. For an even final result, we recommend using a Tanning Mitt. This is a glove that helps you spread the self-tanner evenly over the skin to prevent streaks. Also, it’s important to always wash your hands well after using a self-tanner. This prevents self-tanner from staying in the folds of your hands, which leads to color differences. Of course, we want a natural result!

 

Which budget-friendly self-tanner do you recommend?

There are several self-tanners that are extremely popular, but sometimes they are quite expensive. It’s nice to receive it as a gift, but once the bottle is empty, you don’t buy a new one. Yet you really want a lovely sunny glow, so what is actually a super nice self-tanner that is ALSO affordable? We have these self-tanners! These are the self-tanning products from Sunkissed. This brand is not popular for nothing. It’s very affordable and gives just as beautiful a tint! And not only that, it consists of 95% natural ingredients. Not harmful, just a color!

 

What types of tanning are available on the market?

Tanning comes in all shapes and sizes, you have mousse self-tanners, Lotion tanners, and spray variants. Which one do you use and does it matter what you use? Is there a preferred variant for a certain body part? We’re going to tell you now!

 

Mousse is perfect for you if you are just starting to use a self-tanner. Why? Mousse is very easy to apply to your skin and spread evenly. However, even experienced tanners keep using it because of the convenience. Mousse is especially suitable for arms, legs, and your back. 

 

Lotion is especially suitable for men or women who have light or sensitive skin. Why? A tanning product in the form of a lotion also contains nourishing ingredients, so you care for the skin and give it a tint. 2 in 1, ideal for after showering and if you like to regularly apply body lotion. A body lotion with a tint, that is! 

 

Tanspray is especially suitable for your face and décolleté. A spray is easy to distribute on your body, provided you keep moving the spray. If you spray too long in one spot, you’ll get spots. That’s why it’s best to distribute the spray on your body in circular motions. You can’t use a spray if you hold it upside down to do your legs or back, for example. 

 

Each variant has advantages; ultimately, it’s up to you which one you like best. There are plenty of ladies who use a tanning mousse for the whole body and face. See what you like best and what fits best into your daily rituals—that’s the most important thing. In the end, that’s the variant that suits you best!

 

We also always recommend reading the descriptions on the packaging; they might have good tips.

 

How do these self-tanning body lotions work?

Body lotions, everyone has at least one in their bathroom cabinet, and nowadays there are body lotions with a tint among them. Maybe you’ve used it yourself a few times, but how does it actually work? And what’s the difference with a 'regular' self-tanner? A self-tanning body lotion gives your skin a beautiful, subtle sunny tint and nourishes it at the same time! You get two products in one, which is ideal and time-saving! Often, a tinted body lotion is less strong than a pure self-tanner. Of course, you can build it up by using the lotion every day. Also, a tinted body lotion is used as daily maintenance for a self-tanner that is used about once a week. 

 

The tanning agent added to the body lotion is called DHA, or dihydroxyacetone. This ingredient is an artificial sugar that colors your skin. Once you apply it, the DHA ingredient is active for six hours, which means it takes about six hours before you see a tan on your body. 

 

How do you remove tanning from your hands?

Brown hands, especially the inside of your hands and between your fingers... The clear sign that you use self-tanner, and of course, we’d rather not have that. It doesn’t really look good. Normally, when you use self-tanner, you wash your hands, but sometimes you might forget. Not so handy! It can happen, but removing it is definitely a priority. Walking around with orange hands is not very popular. Below are tips on how to get clean hands again! 

 

Tip 1: Scrubbingof course you do this before applying self-tanner, but you can also scrub your hands clean afterwards! Just moisturize a bit extra with cream and you’re done!

Tip 2: Baking soda is a widely used product in many households. This product is also ideal for removing self-tanner from your hands. You basically make a kind of scrub with it. Mix some baking soda and water and your palms will naturally become crystal clear! 

Tip 3: Lemon juice is an ideal product to get your palms back to normal. If you don’t have lemons, you can also use lemon juice from the well-known yellow bottle. Let the lemon juice soak in for about 3 minutes and then rinse it off with just water, et voilà! Be careful if you have wounds, the lemon juice stings! 

Tip 4: Baby oil is an ideal and cheap way to remove self-tanner cream from your hands. Take a little baby oil and mix it with water, then rub your hands with it. Let the mixture soak into your hands for a few minutes and rinse off with water. Delightfully soft AND clean hands!

Tip 5: Nail polish remover is often used as a last resort. Understandably, it is an aggressive product and it dries out your skin a lot. We’re not even talking about the smell it gives off. That’s why it is recommended that IF you use it, only apply it on the remaining spots on your hands and once you’re done, moisturize your hands with a nourishing hand cream. 

Tip 6: Taking a warm bath is not only lovely, it is also effective to soak off your tan. Use a scrubbing glove to remove the orange stains and then dry by rubbing with a rough towel in circular motions. The stain immediately becomes much less or in the worst case your orange tan is almost gone ;) After about 15 minutes, add a splash of bath oil or olive oil, this ensures that the self-tanner does not absorb into your skin but stays on the surface. 

Tip 7: Self-tan remover is of course also an ideal product to use. Makes sense, it is specially developed for that. It costs more than the tips above, but it is definitely effective.

Tip 8: As we already mentioned above as a tip, using olive oil or bath oil in the bath, or baby coconut oil also works, you can also rub yourself with it. Then you can enjoy a warm bath. The combination of hot water and oil causes the fake tan on your skin to break down. In other words, you lose your orange color or your too dark color!

 

How can I apply self-tanner?

Of course, you want to avoid spots when applying your self-tanner, but in which steps can you best apply your self tan? Below we have explained that exactly for you:

 

• Face: Before applying the self-tanner, it is important to gently exfoliate your face first. After that, apply the self-tanner over your face in circular motions. Don’t forget your neck, décolleté, and behind your ears. To ensure the self tan doesn’t get into your eyebrows, you can apply vaseline there. You can apply the self tan with, for example, a brush for an even result. 

 

• Body: When applying self-tanner over your body, besides exfoliating, it is also important to shave your legs. You start applying the self-tanner at your feet and then slowly work your way up. Last, apply it to your arms and hands. Make sure to apply the self tan in circular motions with a tanning mit to prevent streaks and spots.

 

How long should self-tanner develop for the best result?

The development time of a tanning cream depends on which product you use. With one self-tanner, you see results after about an hour, while another self-tanner gives a nice, even color after about six to eight hours. Sometimes a self-tanner may not work, but this is very rare. This is because a specific amino acid is absent in your skin. Ten to fifteen percent of people experience this. The next question goes further into why a self-tanner might not work. 

 

We always recommend that you first read the label of the self-tanner you have at home. We provide a lot of information here so you can make an informed choice with the right information. However, of course, we don't know everything, and it's always good to take a look yourself and do some research.

It is definitely recommended to apply self-tanner in the evening and let it absorb well. Do you want the tan spray to be absorbed faster into your skin? Then it is advisable to use a hairdryer set to a lukewarm setting. This way, the self-tanner absorbs faster into your skin. The absorption time is shortened. Always check carefully whether the self-tanner has absorbed well before putting on your clothes. If it is still a bit damp, you will get streaks or stains from putting on your clothes too early. 

 

Self-tanner does not work well, why is that?

Sometimes it can happen that the self-tanner you used does not give the beautiful, lovely tint as promised. The result is not as it should be. How exactly can this be? There can be several causes; we have listed them for you. 

 

• Before using the self-tanner, you forgot to shave your legs. This can prevent the tanning from properly absorbing into your skin.
• Before you started with the color, you forgot to scrub or exfoliate your body. As a result, all the dead skin cells that were loose on your skin were not properly removed, so the tanning body Lotion did not adhere to your skin.
• You did shave and scrub your skin, but you did not do this at least 24 hours in advance. As a result, product residues have unknowingly remained, which now affect the color. 
• Before using the brown tint, you did not shake the bottle well. The contents of the bottle have now separated, meaning the ingredients are not well mixed, which can affect the tint. 
• Before applying the self-tanner to your skin, you were vigorous with a body Lotion, shower cream, or body butter. Now your skin is too oily, and the self-tanner does not take.
• After applying the tan mousse, you did not wait long enough before taking a shower. As a result, part of it was washed away.
• Before you took a lovely dip in the pool or the sea, the self-tanner had not yet fully worked into your skin. 
• Before the self-tanner has fully absorbed into your skin, you have already started exercising. This caused you to sweat, and as a result, part of the mousse disappeared.
• It may be that your skin does not react to a self-tanner, which we already mentioned in the previous question.

 

Do I need to prepare my body before using self-tanner? 

If you want to avoid stains or a bad result, it is absolutely important that you prepare your body well. Below you will find the most important tips before you start enjoying your favorite tan mousse, body Lotion, or spray.

 

1. Before you start with a self-tanner, it is very important that you first scrub your skin. Preferably at least 24 hours in advance. By scrubbing, you remove dead skin cells, allowing the self-tan to be better absorbed by your skin. It is advisable to scrub extra thoroughly around your joints, as there is more callus there. 
2. Before you start applying a self-tanner, it is important that your skin is clean. Then it is advisable to use a glove specially developed for this. A Tanning Mitt ensures that you distribute the product evenly over your skin, preventing streaks, spots, and other oddities. Not only that, it also prevents blotchy hands. When you use the glove, make circular motions over your body. Then let the self-tanner absorb well into your skin before putting on your clothes, otherwise you will still get streaks. That is exactly what you want to avoid. 

 

Do you want even more tips so you can apply your self-tanner carefree on your skin with the most beautiful result? Then we recommend our article "14 valuable tips to make self-tanning succeed the first time!".

 

Can I mix a self-tanner with a bodylotion?

A frequently asked question is whether you can apply a self-tanner with a bodylotion. This may be because you want to create a subtle tan or because you want your skin to be extra cared for. The reasons can vary, but we all want to know the same thing. Is it possible? The answer is YES! You can perfectly mix a self-tanner with a bodylotion; you basically just dilute your self-tanner with it. This makes the tan less intense and gives you a beautiful subtle color on your skin. You add a few drops of your self-tanner to a moisturizing lotion and then mix them well together. Of course, you want an even result! Then apply the combination like a regular care cream. 

 

Even with this method of application, it is important to prepare your skin well. In other words, your body must first be properly hairless and scrubbed. Although you want to create a subtle tan, of course you want to do this the right way. You want a beautiful, even result! Did it not go perfectly? No problem, we also give you all the tips above on how to fix this!

 

Are you still looking for a 100% safe bodylotion that contains no carcinogenic ingredients, hormone disruptors, or other harmful substances? Then you have come to the body creams of Attitude. Check the page for in-depth information about this special and effective Body Lotion.

 

Do I need gloves to apply self-tanner?

Although many seasoned ladies and gentlemen don’t use gloves, it can still have advantages. Especially because the glove makes application easier to create an even look. This is especially recommended for beginners. Another advantage of using gloves is that your hands don’t discolor. However, it is always advisable to wash your hands after using a self-tanner, even if you use a glove. Small effort, great convenience. If you use self-tanning wipes, it is also advisable to clean your hands well. However, if you use a self-tanning spray, it goes without saying that you don’t use gloves. You apply the spray with circular motions on your skin.

 

Do self-tanners also protect against sun rays?

Self-tanners do not contain ingredients that protect your skin from excessive exposure during, for example, beach days. If you want that, it is advisable to use a separate sunscreen. Even once you have that beautiful tan, it doesn’t mean you are suddenly protected from the sun. We sell safe and affordable sunscreens, which you can find on the page Sunscreen. Here you will find in-depth information about sunscreens. 

 

Is there a self-tanner that doesn’t smell bad?

Self-tanners and a familiar smell really seem to go together. Is there a way to prevent that familiar and especially unpleasant odor? It’s not that simple, why not? It’s actually the chemical part of DHA reacting with amino acids that you smell and recognize from a thousand others! That’s exactly what you need to get a tan, removing this process is like taking a fat-soluble vitamin without eating fats. In any case, there are many ways to counter it. Of course, they do look at how to mask this process and especially the smell that arises by adding perfume. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always work, and you have to be willing to accept it. You could also go under the tanning bed or in the sun, those are actually the only two options that don’t cause this smell. 

 

Maybe shift your focus to something else and just accept that this is how it is. Of course, you can always look for a version that doesn't bother you as much. However, if this persists, self-tanner might not be for you.

 

How do you get browner?

Getting browner sometimes seems like a competition. Who got the brownest last summer? Getting browner can of course be done in different ways. Most people get brown from the sun, which is logical. The sun is fantastic for our health, and we also get browner from the sun. This is a natural warning from our body to remind us that we have been in the sun too long. However, we want to get very brown and keep applying and lying longer. You ignore your body's warnings. The combination of tanning too long and applying all kinds of lotions can be harmful to your skin.

 

Then of course we have the self-tanner you use at home. Although in the past it was always just not quite right; think spots, orange, and other scenes, this is no longer the case nowadays. The self-tanners have been developed in such a way that it looks like you have been lying in the sun, but it comes from a tube/bottle. 

 

Which self-tanner suits me best?

Which self-tanner suits you is something only you can really decide. What is your daily routine, what do you like, and how often do you want to use self-tanner? As a beginner, it is advisable to start with a mousse. This is easy to apply and distribute, and the risks of creating spots are very small. 

 

When should I start with a self-tanner?

When should you start with a self-tanner? Immediately! No, we understand your question. Suppose you have a party on the weekend, should you start a few days in advance? Or do you not have to think about it at all and can you do it on the same day? This entirely depends on which type of self-tanner you use or want to use. If you want to use an instant self-tanner, you can even apply it the same day; the evening before is more advisable. Any scent attached to it is much less the next day, and of course, you can still shower in the morning. If you have a self-tanner better known as 'gradual bronzers,' then you need a few days. These self-tanners gradually tan you, and you need time for this. It is also wise to check how long the particular self-tanner stays on your skin. 

 

Where can I ask my question about self-tanners?

After reading the above information about tanning, are you still not quite sure which variant is the right choice? That’s okay! Send your burning question to our team via info@haarspullen.nl or call our customer service during office hours. We are happy to help you so you are guided in the right direction :)