Some self-tanning lotions do cause your skin to turn a shade of orange. In some cases it is just a poor combination of chemicals in the product itself. In other cases, it is a reaction between your pH composition and the chemicals. There are products available that will not make you look orange, and those are the ideal lotions to use – in moderation of course.
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Olay Total Effects Gradual Sunless Tanner
Olay has created this self-tanner that moisturizes your skin at the same time. This self-tanner works to balance your skin’s natural tones so that areas that already have a slight tan won’t have uneven areas.
This product treats your skin while giving you the golden glow that you desire. It has properties within it to exfoliate while moisturizing and tanning your skin. It also has the ability to help reduce the visibility of some wrinkles and fine lines.
Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster
This is a gel-based product that is designed to go on light and smooth. You have to mix this product with a moisturizer before applying it. The result is glowing skin that looks like it’s been naturally kissed by the sun. Moderation is key with this self-tanner; a little bit goes a long way.
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder Mist
Using a mist is one of the best ways to achieve an even application of a self-tanner. This particular brand goes on in a very light mist. It will not clog your pores or make your skin feel greasy. One of the benefits is that you will see the results of the application immediately rather than waiting for the color to develop.
When selecting a self-tanning product, it is ideal to find options that help keep your skin healthy while giving you a healthy looking, natural glow. Chemical-based products can damage your skin. It is ideal to select products that do not contain artificial tinting ingredients as these can leave your skin with an orange hue rather than golden brown.
Thanks for this list! Every self tanner I’ve tried so far has either made me orange or was so streaky it was obvious.
Thank you for this!!! I LOVE my SPF, but not my ghostly legs! I need to try one of these for my gams!
what about whitening ? haha i was tann this summer sunbaiting to the beach and now i want to be fair and white
I have had such bad luck with self tanning lotions that I steer clear of them. My last adventure with spray self tanner left the soles of my feet orange (long story) lol.
Girls will love this list of yours. For sure they will find it really useful now that it’s summer once again.
I don’t use tanning lotion, but my sister does. I will share this to her.
I think it is great to have options as far as self tanners go and you have some really good ones! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love this. I have been looking for a good sunless tanner. I have used way too many that turns my skin orange, especially because I have such fair skin. Thanks!
Great list! I used self-tanner once and turned completely orange. Ugh!
This is perfect for summer, I love reading awesome tips like this. Thanks for sharing.
This is perfect for summer, I love reading awesome tips like this. Thanks for sharing.
I do love the improvements that have come with these kinds of tanners. I had one but left it before I got to use it. Boo