When it comes to skin and skin tone, there are various types. Some people have skin that can easily absorb moisturizer or tanning solution while others have a dry skin type that is hard to penetrate. Many complain of hypersensitive skin that can't be tanned that easy. During winter, dry skin tends to become moisture-less and dries. It's often hard to get the tanning solution to penetrate hypersensitive skin and set. If you have dehydrated skin, you might have experienced difficulty in getting the tan on your skin when in the vertical tanning booth. This is because dry skin doesn't take the tan solution so easily as normal skin.
However, with some tips and tricks, you can achieve natural-looking flawless tan even if you have hypersensitive skin.
But first, let's understand why tanning solutions are ineffective on hyper dry skin. Understanding the cause will allow you to take the necessary steps to prevent your skin from turning dry.
Skin that is dry and irritable has less moisture and lacks hydration. Such skin type has more dead skin cells forming a layer on the skin's surface, preventing moisture from seeping. Similarly, the dead skin cells also don't let the tanning solution to penetrate through the layers and set.
Spray tans are useful on the skin that are well-hydrated and moisturized, and the color pigments attach easily to such skin cells. If the skin cells lack hydration, the tan pigments can't latch on to them very well and wash off.
Here are some quick fixes that can ensure your dry skin get that tan you desire.
Tip 1 Exfoliate thoroughly.
Exfoliating the skin before your tanning appointment at the day spa Hampton Roads is key to having a gorgeously tanned skin. And when you have hypersensitive skin, exfoliation becomes extremely important. The exfoliating process removes the dead skin cells and dirt from the skin, making it easier for the tan solution to set.
Tip 2 Hydrate your skin.
Hydrating your dry is another thing that you should do if you want the tan solution to set on your skin. If your skin is overly dry, moisturize it soon after you are out of the vertical tanning booth. Moisturizing your skin will ensure it doesn't get dry before the tan pigments set on your skin surface.
Whether you have dry or normal skin, moisturizing should be a part of your beauty regime. Moisturizing lotions have nourishing ingredients that are essential for the skin's health and glow. You can also try home remedies to keep your skin hydrated at all times.
Tip 3 Use Sensitive Skin-friendly tanning products.
Luckily, the market is filled with tanning products that are suitable for sensitive skin types. Before getting a spray tan, find out what products your beautician is using and whether not it suits your skin type. Avoid changing tanning brands frequently as it can cause skin irritation and other conditions.
Tip 4 Take a patch test.
If you have overly sensitive skin and you are not sure whether the tanning product will work on your skin type, do a patch test. Spray or rub a small amount tan solution behind the ear and wait for the tan to set and develop. If the area where you have applied the tan itches or burns, wipe the area and look for other products.
