Now that we’re well into summer, I’m definitely feeling that tug of longing to have beautifully bronzed skin.
But since I don’t feel like turning into a toasty lobster, I’ve been lathering on the sunscreen and staying in the shade a little bit more this year. Does this mean I’ll have to sacrifice that bronze glow for my skin? According to the sunless tanning lotion industry, the answer is… Absolutely not!
But before I go running for the lotion bottles, let’s clear up some sunless tanning lotion myths.
1. Newly-developed ingredients can change the effectiveness of sunless tanners.
Nope. Almost all sunless tanners out there today contain the same two active ingredients that they have for years: DHA (or dihydroxyacetone) and erythrulose. Almost all other ingredients are considered moisturizers, fragrances or just plain marketing gimmicks.
2. Strategically layering and shading sunless tanners can have a slimming effect.
Hmm. This one is tricky. If you’re strictly going for a slimming effect in photographs and you have very advanced airbrushing skills, go for it! But in real life? If you saw a lady walking down the street with dark streaks on the outside of her thighs, chances are you would notice that, and not necessarily in a good way. For the real world, you’ll probably want to stick to one shade of bronze only.
3. Religiously exfoliating your skin makes your bronze glow last and last.
That depends on who you ask. Many skin experts say exfoliating probably helps your tan-from-a-bottle look better and last longer. However, some sunless tanner manufacturers are perpetuating the myth that a sunless tan will last a week or longer. Unfortunately, all the exfoliating in the world won’t make that a reality. At most, sunless tans will last between five and seven days. Then, you’ll have to reapply.
Now, it’s time to go forth and look like a bronze beauty! Have any sunless tanner stories to share (good or bad)? We would love to hear them!
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If only I could get past the smell! I’ve found only one sunless tanning lotion that isn’t quite as stinky as the others, which is Loreal Sublime Bronze. I find these lotions work for a very subtle glow, but it sure isn’t the same as the color I get from the sun. At least it’s healthier.
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