Self-tanning: the tenors of self-tanning
You are still nailed to the city, the holidays are not yet on the horizon. Yet you already want to have a sunny glow. In this case self-tanners are perfect. There is one though: as long as you know how to use them. Here is the guide to the ten most common mistakes
Once upon a time there were self-tanners who knew about chemistry and left you a sweet potato color, tending to neon orange. Today, however, these artificial tanning allies have a decidedly neutral odor and different formulations, depending on the needs (spray, lotion, foam, oil and wipes), yet there are still those who can not apply them in the right way and commits one of these 10 deadly sins, listed by the "Prevention" site with the help of some experts .
Here they are explained in the gallery
1 - Apply the self-tanner only to exposed parts
"Many women, especially over 40, consider it a useless waste of time to spread everywhere in color if you wear trousers or a long dress to the feet - explains St. Sophie Evans
Tropez Tanning and Skin Finishing - but in reality it is not so, because when the whole body is of a beautiful uniform bronze, you immediately appear leaner and you therefore feel safer, not to mention that it takes really a few seconds more to to do it".
The advice : if you do not have extra time, try a formula that is also moisturizer, so you get two results in one go (and one application).
2 - Apply the self-tanner on dry skin
When you make this mistake, you usually get two results, both bad: the skin absorbs supplemental DHA (that is, the active ingredient of the tanner), thus turning on the orange and the parts of the body already dry of them (like elbows, knees and ankles) absorb more pigment. «The key to getting a tan as natural as possible is hydration - underlines the specialist beautician Alyssa Hilliard - and this becomes even more important when you are over 40 and your skin tends to become even drier».
3 - Using too much product ...
«A gradual tan is always preferable for self-tanner beginners or for those who just want a slightly brighter color than usual», warns James Read, founder of the self-tanning line of the same name, who always recommends testing the product a day before the application to see how it reacts with the pH of the body, even more so if you are taking medicines or you have the cycle (two factors that can negatively affect the final color result).
4 - ... or use too little
If it is a mistake to overdo the self-tanner, because the skin can absorb only a certain amount at a time, just as wrong is to skimp on the product, thinking to get a lighter tan, because you end up actually just to find yourself with the streaked or stained skin. "You know you're using the right amount of product if it slides effortlessly on the skin," Evans suggests.
The advice : those who are beginners should choose lotion to use after spray tan gradually, so as to better control the color, while to avoid the unsightly streaks it is good to start applying the tanner starting from the feet.
5 - Use the self-tanner to mask age spots.
Tanning makes the complexion more uniform, but does not hide the dark spots caused by age. Indeed, it can even make them seem even more obvious. "If you apply a layer of self-tanning on the whole body, it will simply darken the spots, just like the rest of the skin," Evans explains, suggesting instead to totally avoid applying the product to the spots in question.
Once upon a time there were self-tanners who knew about chemistry and left you a sweet potato color, tending to neon orange. Today, however, these artificial tanning allies have a decidedly neutral odor and different formulations, depending on the needs (spray, lotion, foam, oil and wipes), yet there are still those who can not apply them in the right way and commits one of these 10 deadly sins, listed by the "Prevention" site with the help of some experts .
Here they are explained in the gallery
1 - Apply the self-tanner only to exposed parts
"Many women, especially over 40, consider it a useless waste of time to spread everywhere in color if you wear trousers or a long dress to the feet - explains St. Sophie Evans
Tropez Tanning and Skin Finishing - but in reality it is not so, because when the whole body is of a beautiful uniform bronze, you immediately appear leaner and you therefore feel safer, not to mention that it takes really a few seconds more to to do it".
The advice : if you do not have extra time, try a formula that is also moisturizer, so you get two results in one go (and one application).
2 - Apply the self-tanner on dry skin
When you make this mistake, you usually get two results, both bad: the skin absorbs supplemental DHA (that is, the active ingredient of the tanner), thus turning on the orange and the parts of the body already dry of them (like elbows, knees and ankles) absorb more pigment. «The key to getting a tan as natural as possible is hydration - underlines the specialist beautician Alyssa Hilliard - and this becomes even more important when you are over 40 and your skin tends to become even drier».
3 - Using too much product ...
«A gradual tan is always preferable for self-tanner beginners or for those who just want a slightly brighter color than usual», warns James Read, founder of the self-tanning line of the same name, who always recommends testing the product a day before the application to see how it reacts with the pH of the body, even more so if you are taking medicines or you have the cycle (two factors that can negatively affect the final color result).
4 - ... or use too little
If it is a mistake to overdo the self-tanner, because the skin can absorb only a certain amount at a time, just as wrong is to skimp on the product, thinking to get a lighter tan, because you end up actually just to find yourself with the streaked or stained skin. "You know you're using the right amount of product if it slides effortlessly on the skin," Evans suggests.
The advice : those who are beginners should choose lotion to use after spray tan gradually, so as to better control the color, while to avoid the unsightly streaks it is good to start applying the tanner starting from the feet.
5 - Use the self-tanner to mask age spots.
Tanning makes the complexion more uniform, but does not hide the dark spots caused by age. Indeed, it can even make them seem even more obvious. "If you apply a layer of self-tanning on the whole body, it will simply darken the spots, just like the rest of the skin," Evans explains, suggesting instead to totally avoid applying the product to the spots in question.
Small dogs: the most suitable breeds to keep them at home
We continue our journey in the magical world of dogs and today we will speak in particular of 5 small dogs .
Small dogs have become extremely popular and popular for several reasons. First of all they can be transported anywhere and always stay with us, in any place we want to visit. All airlines generally allow dogs and other small animals to be transported, even if each company adopts different rules, so it is always advisable to inform yourself before traveling.
In particular, all airlines allow small dogs to travel alongside us, in the cabin, as long as they are kept in cageswith a waterproof bottom (the classic carry-on). These cages must have adequate dimensions to allow the dogs to move comfortably but must not be more than 70x30x50 cm.
It is usually considered a small dog when the length of its body does not exceed 60 cm. If instead the weight of our dog plus that of the container exceeds 10 kg, the animal will have to travel in the hold. These rules of free transport of small dogs and other small pets, are also valid for travel in the first and second class of all train categories.
Secondly, our small friends require little space and generally look good even in cramped homes and apartments (we talked about house dogs in this article ). But above all, these little friends are absolutely adorable! What do we want more?
A small (but important) recommendation: if you are thinking of adopting a small dog just because it looks like a cute, soft cuddle, you would probably do well to think carefully before deciding why, often, what is missing in stature, to these adorable little dogs are compensated in arrogance and arrogance. Without a doubt, small dogs are adorable and irresistible (some breeds are among the most intelligent dogs), but not all animals that belong to small breeds have a mild personality. Just like people, they too have different personalities, so before adopting your small, friendly life partner, it is a good idea to know exactly if it is compatible with your needs and your lifestyle.
The character of a dog is easier to evaluate for purebred dogs : we know the standard (physical characteristics) and the guidelines of the character they have (even if each dog has its own personality). There are an infinite number of small races to choose from, each with a mix of potential pros and cons.
If you are not particularly fascinated by the appearance or character of a particular breed, before taking a dog, it is advisable to pay a visit to the kennel of your city. There you can find dogs in need of any size and age. In addition, the volunteers of the place will be happy to advise the puppy that as an adult will remain small!
And remember: ALL dogs are wonderful beings that will give you so much love, so always treat them with the utmost respect!
Small dogs have become extremely popular and popular for several reasons. First of all they can be transported anywhere and always stay with us, in any place we want to visit. All airlines generally allow dogs and other small animals to be transported, even if each company adopts different rules, so it is always advisable to inform yourself before traveling.
In particular, all airlines allow small dogs to travel alongside us, in the cabin, as long as they are kept in cageswith a waterproof bottom (the classic carry-on). These cages must have adequate dimensions to allow the dogs to move comfortably but must not be more than 70x30x50 cm.
It is usually considered a small dog when the length of its body does not exceed 60 cm. If instead the weight of our dog plus that of the container exceeds 10 kg, the animal will have to travel in the hold. These rules of free transport of small dogs and other small pets, are also valid for travel in the first and second class of all train categories.
Secondly, our small friends require little space and generally look good even in cramped homes and apartments (we talked about house dogs in this article ). But above all, these little friends are absolutely adorable! What do we want more?
A small (but important) recommendation: if you are thinking of adopting a small dog just because it looks like a cute, soft cuddle, you would probably do well to think carefully before deciding why, often, what is missing in stature, to these adorable little dogs are compensated in arrogance and arrogance. Without a doubt, small dogs are adorable and irresistible (some breeds are among the most intelligent dogs), but not all animals that belong to small breeds have a mild personality. Just like people, they too have different personalities, so before adopting your small, friendly life partner, it is a good idea to know exactly if it is compatible with your needs and your lifestyle.
The character of a dog is easier to evaluate for purebred dogs : we know the standard (physical characteristics) and the guidelines of the character they have (even if each dog has its own personality). There are an infinite number of small races to choose from, each with a mix of potential pros and cons.
If you are not particularly fascinated by the appearance or character of a particular breed, before taking a dog, it is advisable to pay a visit to the kennel of your city. There you can find dogs in need of any size and age. In addition, the volunteers of the place will be happy to advise the puppy that as an adult will remain small!
And remember: ALL dogs are wonderful beings that will give you so much love, so always treat them with the utmost respect!