Make sure you have allowed yourself enough time The best time to apply sunless tanners is a couple of hours before you go to bed. No sunless tanner currently available contains adequate sun screen, so you should use sunless tanners at night and sun screen during the day. Make sure you have everything you need handy You will need a place to take a shower or bath, a cotton washcloth to exfoliate your skin, soap, skin lotion, self tanner, facilities to wash your hands frequently, a band or tie to keep hair off of your face, and a fingernail scrub brush. You may also want a loose outfit, such as a robe, to wear while the self tanner is drying.

What are you going to wear? If you are not applying sunless tanners to your entire body (and you really shouldn't if you are new at this), what you wear will determine your tan lines. Dark-colored, snug-fitting bathing suits are the best choice. But what if you only want to apply the sunless tanner to your face, arms, and legs? Then put on a dark, snug-fitting T-shirt and shorts. Snug is the key word. Whatever you wear should fit tightly enough that you can put the sunless tanner right up to the edge of it without it seeping underneath. Under no circumstances should you wear light to medium-colored fabrics which contain nylon, because sunless tanners will stain them permanently. Take a shower or bath Take a shower or bath, using the cotton washcloth to remove dead and dry skin by rubbing your skin gently in a circular motion. Preparation After bathing and exfoliating, take some time to allow yourself and the room to dry off. Apply ordinary skin lotion to your feet and ankles, knees, elbows, hands, wrists, and any area with fine lines, such as your neck and face.

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