I'm really pale. Because of this, people constantly make fun of me and I'm really sick of it. Do sunless tanners work on really really pale people. I wan't to use them, but I'm afraid that I will look orange or streaky. What one's should I use?
2006-08-13 12:36:52 · 12 answers · asked by S F 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Please use them without worry.
Good luck.
Imitation Tanners- Dihydroxyacetone
Sunrays, sunlamps and tanning beds cause damage. Taking view of this, artificial tanning liquids that produce a tanned effect have been developed with dihydroxyacetone. When you apply a sunless tanning product with dihydroxyacetone on your skin, it reacts with the amino acids in the epidermis of the skin and produces color. Dihydroxyacetone is the only ingredient approved by the US FDA for sunless tanning.
Formulations with Dihydroxyacetone
Many formulations with dihydroxyacetone are available in the market. Most of them have added features such as added sunscreens, moisturizers, AHAs, etc. If you have oily skin, prefer an alcohol-based formulation. The concentration of dihydroxyacetone ranges from 2.5% to 10%. This determines the darkening ability of the formulation.
Using Imitation Tanning Formulations
The final effect of tanning will depend largely upon the formulation concentration, application technique, skin type and complexion. You should wash your skin thoroughly and remove all the soap with an alkali remover, which comes with the formulation. If alkalis remain on the skin, they interfere with the reaction of dihydroxyacetone with the amino acids of the skin. Apply less quantity on elbows, ankles and knees or remove the excess with a cotton pad. Avoid all areas of mucous membrane such as lips, etc. Avoid areas near the eyes. Apply the tanning solution very carefully protecting your skin. Wash your hands immediately after application. Don't swim or take bath for at least an hour after application. The tan will take about an hour to develop and you may see full tan after about eight hours.
Imitation tanning formulations- Care
Note that the tanned skin with dihydroxyacetone is not safe from sun. Protect it with regular use of sunscreens. The effect of tan will last till your skin does not shed away the upper layer of epidermis. You may have to apply the tanning solution again after that. The average period may be about a week.
Consult your doctor before use of any such product and get guidelines for safe application for your skin type. Read the manufacturers instructions carefully before using any such product.
2006-08-13 21:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't use a full-on sunless tanner...instead go with the newer lotions that have sunless tanning in them. i.e. jergens natural glow or vaseline intensive care healthy body glow. not only will they moisturize, they'll also give you heaps of natural-looking color without the streaks!
you just have to pick the right shade for your skin tone. they generally come in light, medium, and dark. i've used all 3 types in several different brands. the ones for 'light' skin usually have MORE tanning solution in them than ones made for medium or dark skin...something i was shocked to find out. so, if you want to add some color, definitely go for the ones made for light skin.
hope this helped. good luck!
2006-08-13 12:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You skin in not pale, but your skin tone is ivory.
Yes sunless tanners work, but before you decide to use one, try some makeup tips:
Accentuate your eyes, a litte bit of color on your cheeks, and a natural or warm color for lips.
Mary Kay has a sunless tanner. Also try a virtual makeover at:
http://www.marykay.com/mimilaws (100% guarantee & free shipping in US)
2006-08-13 12:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by think_pink 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am pale and i tried the nuetragena sunless tanner. It did not work on me. I thought i did not leave it on long enough so i tried again and slept with it on for like 8 hours. it still did not work.
2006-08-13 12:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by princess sparkel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would get a gradual tanner lotion. You can stop whenever you want. It looks natural not orange or streaky so go for it!
2006-08-13 12:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by fortunamajor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They work great. Be sure to exfoliate before applying and do not use anythin to wash with that has a fragrance to it. Aerosol or airbrush cause applies more evenly. Look for a pageantvendor that does turbo tanning to try it out.
2006-08-13 13:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by funschooling m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont go to tanning salons and go out to get fried under the sun. they'll just ruin your skin and theres a chace you might get cancer. just do it using sunless tanning lotion or get it done by spray-on.
2006-08-13 12:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by wheezy baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! They'll work for you! Try lorel! It works great! Just don't apply too much, and wash your hands immediently when done!
2006-08-13 12:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's better than a natural tan or a booth tan
go for it! and pick a good brand, not a cheapo one
2006-08-13 12:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tanning booth
2006-08-13 12:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋