The Best Sunless Tan Combination: How To Have The Sun-kissed Look Without Streaks

1. The spray tan offered in the tanning salons is an option with some positive results. With the tanning mist, I was somewhat pleased to obtain a tan hue to my skin like never before, but there were some drawbacks. The negatives were that I was REALLY dark for a few days in the beginning, which was a little unnatural for my normal color. The tanning mist also has a definite aroma that stays with you, but just like the tan, will fade within a little less than a week. The most undesirable effect from the tanning salon mist is that your fingers and toes tell the tale. I had many lines on my fingers and toes showing that my recent tan was not natural, even though I applied the creams to my fingers and toes as suggested. This may be avoided by thoroughly washing your hands and toes immediately after the mist has been applied.
2. Neutrogena produces a MicroMist Sunless Tanning Spray. When applied to my chest and neck area, this spray was beneficial. However, I saw blotches and lines when used on my stomach, legs and arms. I suppose the flat surface of the upper chest aids in decreasing blotches and allowing for a more even color. The MicroMist spray requires you wait only 5 minutes before getting dressed. When applying to your chest, my suggestion is to take a towel and wipe away the mist just above the armpit area before the spray can dry. I noticed a line in that area, being that my arms were in a downward position when applying the spray.
3. Loreal manufactures a product called, Sublime Glow. In my opinion, this is one of the best sunless tanning products for the fair-skinned individual. I noticed minimal lines with the Sublime Glow. The change in hue was not largely noticeable, but created an effect great enough to hide the pasty white hue to my skin. This tanning moisturizer also leaves small flakes of gold on your skin, which in my opinion, is a desirable effect as well. Loreal recommends daily use, but I would recommend using this product every other day in order to keep a more natural looking tan. Upon using every day, I did notice some orange tones showing up. Also, my skin is very sensitive, so I did notice a slight rash on my stomach from the Sublime Glow.