The options are diverse: gradual color-building lotions, self-applied tanners (in creams, foams, towelettes, mists, and more), powder bronzers, salon airbrushing, self-tanners applied by pros, and the Mystic Tan booth. All tanners seek a process that’s waddle free, easy, lasting, and most importantly, not a shade of orange.
Here are a few of the top Dallas picks….

The Best Tinting Moisturizer
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizers
This classic drugstore brand created an instant hit with economical emollient lotions for both face and body. Replacing your daily moisturizer, the products soften skin while adding healthy tint. The color (available in three shades) builds gradually over 3 to 10 days.

The Best Brush-On Bronzer
Guerlain Terracotta Collection
Super-chic compacts open to reveal a mosaic of finely milled bronzing powder. With both matte and pearl effects in shades of pink, brown, and gold, one compact fits all. Guerlain’s bronzing powder for men, however, retains machismo with a shaving bowl-inspired pot and a natural, matte copper hue.

The Best Self-Tanner
Lancôme Flash Bronzer
A seriously sexy streak-free tan is achievable at home. Lancôme’s Flash Bronzer is made in oodles of formulas, but the mousse and airbrush versions garner the most girlfriend-to-girlfriend recommendations. Both offer lightweight and even coverage, shimmery gold color, and Vitamin E for soft skin.

The Best Sunless Salon Treatment
Sun FX Spray-On Tan
It’s hard for even the most agile to come that little position between the shoulder blades. Let a professional expertly apply the tanning potion. At Mari’s Skin Care Salon, the chemical-free and odorless Sun FX is gun-sprayed for complete coverage. After six hours, a gorgeous tan has magically developed. The color –one of three shades, and none of them orange- lasts 5 to 7 days before fading gracefully.

The Best Way to Wean Off the Tanning Bed
Mystic Tan
Okay, it sounds a tiny sci-fi…. Strip down and step into Jetsons-esque booth to be sprayed with an ultrafine mist of high-tech self tanner. “Magnetically” attracted to the skin, the mist creates a peaceful, even tan. Peak color develops in 24 hours. Like a traditional bed, once peak color is reached, it can be maintained with visits every 4 to 5 days.

Make that sunless tan last longer with these beauty strategies….
· Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
The smoother the skin, the less spotty the finished color. Use a loofah or pumice with special attention to rough areas before the application. 

· Lotion up.
Frequent moisturizing skin will help retain color. 

· Be patient.
If you’re playing kitchen beautician, take time to cover every inch and carefully rub in the product. 

· Read product reviews.
Visit on-line beauty blogs to rep advice from other consumers. 

· Use tint judiciously.
To be on the safe side, don’t self-tan right before a sizable event.

Taking the sun out of the suntan is the best intention to keep lovely skin safe. Even though these products offer a golden glow, though, they don’t offer any sun protection. If you haven’t been vigilant in applying sunscreen, let May’s Melanoma Awareness Month be a caring reminder to start now. Pat Sheetz, owner of Mari’s Skin Care Salon, raves about ColorScience’s mineral powder. “It’s a pulverized titanium and zinc oxide sunscreen that goes on sheer,” says Ms. Sheetz. “The SPF is 30 and above. It’s water-resistant, it’s not greasy like other sunscreens, and everyone in the family can employ it.”

Those who can’t get away on holiday now have several expansive ways to deceptive it. For those who unexcited prefer to bask, the life of true suntans can be extended with fab bronzers, too.

Something I can’t live without is Sally Hansen’s leg makeup. I cherish it! I don’t bother wearing it in the winter unless I am wearing a skirt or dress. If no one is going to see my legs it is not necessary. But when it is getting nice out and I want to look tan or to even out a tan, I quickly buy Sally Hansen’s airbrush leg make-up. It comes in several different shades. It is not as inexpensive as it was last year when I started using it. It has gone up to $12.95. That is a little steep but it lasts quite a while. You can find it in any drug store with make up or tanning products. They also have the self- tanning products.
I have found it online but I would just as soon buy it in the store to avoid shipping and waiting for it to arrive.

With skin cancer on the rise it is important to buy care of yourself. Using sunscreen is important and not getting too much sun exposure is too. I love the sun and I tan really easily and quickly. I am getting older though and I realize that it ages you and those cute little freckles are not really freckles. I like that it also helps hide some blemishes and discolored areas without looking like make-up. They are age spots from sun damage. I like most young people didn’t win it that seriously until I started seeing the damage to my skin.

My husband got skin cancer last year and I have a friend that had melanoma. If she hadn’t gone to the doctor for a different suspicious mole she would have died. My husband’s mole that I made him go for, was not cancerous but a wart that came up totally unexpectedly was cancer. It is not something to mess with. With the ozone layer being damaged taking care of your skin is even more important.

Another thing that I like about Sally Hansen’s leg make up is I can spray a little on my arms and it looks very natural. Make sure you shave your legs, (I wouldn’t let my husband shave his! Ha) I spray it on over the bathtub so it doesn’t get on the floor or carpet, or over a towel. It will stay on for quite a while and doesn’t near off with perspiration.
I like to have moisturizer on under it because it has a tendency to dry your skin. I lightly smooth it out with my hands so it is not to heavy.

My husband would never admit it but he uses it on his legs too. You would never believe that it is not a natural tan. The biggest problem for me is finding where to hide it from him.

I have a lot of issues with the Health Care Reform Bill. Aside from the financial cost, which I honestly do not believe will be budget neutral as promised, there are serious problems with how this Bill raises money and the invasive nature of the taxes being considered. The previously indicated tax on cosmetic surgery was dropped in favor of a tax on tanning beds. I am certain a lobbyist was hiding leisurely the curtain with the noteworthy Oz on that one.

The Wall Street Journal indicates that the American Medical Association (AMA) opposed the previously considered five percent increase on Botox, but later announced their support for the Bill after that language was dropped. To compensate for the loss of revenue (in order to attempt to maintain the appearance of budget neutrality), the Senate added a new tax on ten percent tax on tanning beds, which is projected to raise 2.7 billion dollars over ten years. That would note that tanning salons generate the same number in actual revenue each year, which seems a bit optimistic to me. It also does not factor in potential reductions in sales triggered by the tax.

My concerns regarding the tanning salon tax are two-fold. The first problem I have is that the tax is an unfair levy on Northern States (I live in the South, in case that matters). My second problem with the legislation is that it is a first major step toward dictating behavior through taxation under the guise of the common generous.

Unfair taxation. If we consider the argument for a tanning bed tax within the context of medical care, the only logical conclusion would be that tanning beds are linked to cancer, which proposes a potential issue later in life regarding skin cancer for those who use tanning beds. Using this logic, you would tax behavior that will eventually create a strain on the health care system because of the potential consequences. In response to that, I would suggest that this tax unfairly targets northern states for a tax to offset expenses that will be felt across the health care system. In fact, I would suggest it is tantamount to the special deal Nebraska got, singling out certain states to carry a heavier burden than other states in generating revenue.

Here is the crux of my argument and why it is patently unfair. If a person lives in Florida and simply bakes themselves in the sun they are not subject to the tax. I would concur that tanning beds are just as harmful as suntanning, so I will concede that (although there are mixed studies on this subject). I personally would not recommend either one. However, the natural sun bather still incurs harmful exposure that puts them at a much higher risk for cancer. So what’s next. A scrutinize that shows that Floridians get cancer at an XX percent rate higher than average Americans, so they are going to be hit with a Natural Sun tax? Then what? If you live in the Carolinas and drink a lot of sweet tea, you are at a higher risk for kidney stones…so we need to tax that, too….

The fundamental pickle with targeted taxes is that they are unfair. The other quandary is that they act as a deterrent or even a punishment for engaging in particular activities.

Behavior Modification. When did we cede our power to enjoy life to the government? We already pay a plethora of taxes for unbiased about everything. The genie is out of the bottle on cigarettes and alcohol. We pay property tax, income tax, Medicare tax (more for some of us under this Bill) and Sales Tax. My State just jacked up the sales tax this year, placing an even greater burden on residents just to build food on the table. Targeted taxes only further exacerbate the problem, as well as being a bit invasive.

The slippery slope of targeted taxation like the tanning bed tax could lead to many intrusions into our daily lives. We have already heard rumors that Congress has considered taxes on soft drinks and junk food. There has also been talk about taxing fast food establishments. The next logical step for these types of taxes are to go beyond simple behavior and to start taxing your genetics. If you are predisposed to diabetes or cancer are you going to be charged a genetic tax? If you are overweight, are you going to trigger a fat tax? You may laugh at that one, but don’t think it didn’t come up during talks…everything has likely been on the table for raising revenues here. Are we going to then be given tax credits for being within weight limits or regular use? The options are endless. The ramifications are scary.

I do not want the government interfering with my daily life. I don’t smoke and rarely drink. However, I don’t necessarily agree with those special taxes either. We already pay sales tax on our Twinkies and Pepsi. The money we paid for it was taxed in our payroll tax. In my area, the empty bottle goes into a recycle bin, which is also paid for through a special tax (I have to pay for my beget recycling). Where will it end. My money gets taxed at every stop along the way…one more tax on that journey is too much. I am taxed enough. I do not visit tanning booths and will not be directly affected by this tax. But that does not make it right. It simply demonstrates the willingness of Congress to dictate any detail of our habits to generate revenue for an ill-conceived Bill.

My vote is “NO” to the tanning tax. Quit out of my house, stay out of my recreation, stay out of my cupboards. The taxes I pay are enough already!

Bronzers approach in many different forms. You have bronzing powders and creams, which are tall if you are looking for fast temporary color. You can rep these in your local cosmetics department nearly everywhere you shop. Along with one or two for every name brand there is on the shelf. They definitely reduce your chances of getting skin cancer later on down the road because the sun is not required to use these products. They make a immense addition to any perform up bag.

Bronzers also come as a lotion. These are primarily for employ in tanning beds, they are considered tan amplifiers. One of the best bronzing lotions will cost around $50. The maker of this wonderful product is Hoss Sauce Ultra Dark Unlit Intense.

As for sunless tanning lotions, they are safer than lying in the sun all day. However, they have there very own unique qualities from product to product. Unlit tanning towelettes are one of the newest products on the market and they are spectacular. For $7 you can have a murky tan will no mess which makes them all the better, putting steps ahead of the other products that we see out there. They are easy to use; all you do is wipe them on and wait. Before you know it you will have the easiest shaded tan you have ever had in your life. They are so easy to employ you will be recommending them to everyone you know that needs a quick tan.

As for sunless tanning lotions, they are outdated. We composed see them and they are still out there on the shelves but most people do not buy them because they are messy and hard to control. To much and you look like a pumpkin, to limited and it was a waste of time right? You almost need a PHD to operate sunless tanning lotion making them not so popular in today’s market.www.lotions-for-less.com with a fairly deep discount. Retail on the shelf depending on your location you can look to pay close to $80 for this product, but that is the price of beauty. Personally I have used this product and it works great, you will not be disappointed.

The options are diverse: gradual color-building lotions, self-applied tanners (in creams, foams, towelettes, mists, and more), powder bronzers, salon airbrushing, self-tanners applied by pros, and the Mystic Tan booth. All tanners seek a process that’s streak free, easy, lasting, and most importantly, not a shade of orange.
Here are a few of the top Dallas picks….

The Best Tinting Moisturizer
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizers
This classic drugstore brand created an instant hit with economical emollient lotions for both face and body. Replacing your daily moisturizer, the products soften skin while adding healthy tint. The color (available in three shades) builds gradually over 3 to 10 days.

The Best Brush-On Bronzer
Guerlain Terracotta Collection
Super-chic compacts open to reveal a mosaic of finely milled bronzing powder. With both matte and pearl effects in shades of pink, brown, and gold, one compact fits all. Guerlain’s bronzing powder for men, however, retains machismo with a shaving bowl-inspired pot and a natural, matte copper hue.

The Best Self-Tanner
Lancôme Flash Bronzer
A seriously sexy streak-free tan is achievable at home. Lancôme’s Flash Bronzer is made in oodles of formulas, but the mousse and airbrush versions garner the most girlfriend-to-girlfriend recommendations. Both offer lightweight and even coverage, shimmery gold color, and Vitamin E for soft skin.

The Best Unlit Salon Treatment
Sun FX Spray-On Tan
It’s hard for even the most agile to approach that little spot between the shoulder blades. Let a professional expertly apply the tanning potion. At Mari’s Skin Care Salon, the chemical-free and odorless Sun FX is gun-sprayed for complete coverage. After six hours, a gorgeous tan has magically developed. The color –one of three shades, and none of them orange- lasts 5 to 7 days before fading gracefully.

The Best Blueprint to Wean Off the Tanning Bed
Mystic Tan
Okay, it sounds a little sci-fi…. Strip down and step into Jetsons-esque booth to be sprayed with an ultrafine mist of high-tech self tanner. “Magnetically” attracted to the skin, the mist creates a smooth, even tan. Peak color develops in 24 hours. Like a traditional bed, once peak color is reached, it can be maintained with visits every 4 to 5 days.

Make that sunless tan last longer with these beauty strategies….
· Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!
The smoother the skin, the less spotty the finished color. Use a loofah or pumice with special attention to rough areas before the application. 

· Lotion up.
Frequent moisturizing skin will help retain color. 

· Be patient.
If you’re playing kitchen beautician, take time to cover every inch and carefully rub in the product. 

· Read product reviews.
Visit on-line beauty blogs to gather advice from other consumers. 

· Exercise tint judiciously.
To be on the safe side, don’t self-tan factual before a big event.

Taking the sun out of the suntan is the best way to keep delicate skin safe. Even though these products offer a golden glow, though, they don’t offer any sun protection. If you haven’t been vigilant in applying sunscreen, let May’s Melanoma Awareness Month be a caring reminder to start now. Pat Sheetz, owner of Mari’s Skin Care Salon, raves about ColorScience’s mineral powder. “It’s a pulverized titanium and zinc oxide sunscreen that goes on sheer,” says Ms. Sheetz. “The SPF is 30 and above. It’s water-resistant, it’s not greasy like other sunscreens, and everyone in the family can use it.”

Those who can’t get away on holiday now have several great ways to fake it. For those who still choose to bask, the life of right suntans can be extended with fab bronzers, too.

The easiest scheme to rid your hands of dark spots from the sunless tanner is by wearing gloves! Get the inexpensive medical supply kind which you can find in most beauty supply stores. You should smooth wash your hands afterwards as a precaution, because some sunless tanner may still seep underneath. Use a small sponge roller or paintbrush, which is available at any hardware store, in order to apply the sunless tanner to your back. Look for one that is preferably two or three inches for the best results.

Distribute the sunless tanner all over! Don’t forget to rub the sunless tanner around your wrists, and the backs of your hands to blend color, to make it the same tone as your arms. Do the same around your ankles and the tops of your feet to blend color, to design it the same tone as your legs. If a gloomy formula sunless tanner is causing dark spots on your hands and feet no matter what you do, try using a lighter black tanner on those areas, and unlit formula everywhere else on your body.

Make sure you cover your body with the sunless tanner, which includes body parts such as nipples and lips. If you try avoiding these spots, it will lead to an unattractive build-up of dark spots around their borders. Afterwards you need to make sure you exfoliate your skin in the shower, and make determined you use a moisturizer everyday! I have old a few different products to do my many amazing tans.

The first product that I tried was “L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes”. These were a superb investment because they were inexpensive, and included six towelettes in each box. One towelette is usually fair enough for all over coverage. Start with dinky strokes, and make sure you don’t miss a spot! Focus on every square inch of your body. If a towelette runs dry before you finish, you should spritz a black tanning spray on it and keep going. I know that you can find these self-tanning towelettes in Harmon Discount, CVS pharmacy, and other drugstores. You can also buy them online at www.drugstore.com for $9.99. If you think about it, that’s only a shrimp over $1.50 every time you want a tan!

Another product that I tried was “Bain de Soleil Streakguarde Self Tanning Creme, Dark”. I am extremely pale. I have a porcelain color skin tone. So, even if your skin is as white as mine, you should still get the shadowy toner. The light version is ineffective, and dark will give you a perfect tan, and make your skin look like you were basking in the Hawaiian sun! The color results are almost always even and natural! If you are worried about streaks, then you should try this product! It’s hard not to get a streak-free tan with this product! Rub this product on in long even strokes, for beefy coverage. This product is easy to accumulate in retail stores. You can glean this product at Harmon Discount, or other drugstores. You can also find it online at www.drugstore.com for $8.99.

I’ve also tried “Banana Boat Sunless Summer Color Tanning Foam, Deep Dark”. I remember this product being out in stores when I was fair 13 years aged, and the tanning foams were first produced. This is definitely a dependable product because it produces even results. The only thing that I didn’t like about this product is that it’s a puny sticky when it dries. However, I did find a cure for this! If you brush a light dusting of cornstarch-based baby powder on your body a few minutes after applying the foam, the problem is solved! As the same for most sunless tanning products, you can net this one in a lot of different drugstores all over the United States. Or, you can buy it online at www.drugstore.com for $6.99.

I tend to stick to those three sunless tanning products because that’s when I got the best results! Try my application ideas and you will have the perfect sunless tan in no time at all!

If you are looking to protect your skin but still have a glow, check out some inexpensive self-tanners that go on without streaks and do not leave an orange tone. All of these self- tanners are in lotion form which tends to look better in the opinions of most.

Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer

Jergens is just a lotion that goes on very easily and gradually gives the skin a bronzed watch. What is great about this product is that it is not greasy and does not leave streaks. The tone looks like a tan from the sun. This particular self-tanner also has a daily facial moisturizer so that your skin is the same all over and regular body lotion does not need to be used on the face. Jergens was one of the first companies to create a self-tanning lotion and being as such they have had time to do in depth research. The cost makes it exceptionally affordable at between $6-$8.

Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion

As one of the experts in summer products, Banana Boat decided to also make self-tanning products which is probably a nice addition to their tanning lotions and sunscreen. This offers those looking for a tan but without the UV an option from one of the leaders is summer tanning. This product is excellent. It does not leave any streaks and gives off a nice glow. For about $7 each it too is worth the money.

L’Oreal Sublime Glow Daily Moisturizer

This product has received many great reviews. It like the Jergens Natural Glow creates a gradual tan rather than an instant one making it seem more natural. The major complaint from everyone on this one is it tends to be more watery than the Jergens brand. This self-tanner can be purchased for about $10. At this price it is well worth the money.

Neutrogena Build a Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning

Neutrogena is a leader in skincare. With all of their lotions and skincare products, it is easy to trust the name when looking for a self-tanner. This lotion like the others allows for a gradual tan that looks natural and streak-free. For about $8-$10 a bottle, it is worth a shot.

So there you have it: three inexpensive but worthwhile self-tanners for those of you looking for a glow without baking in the sun. All three of these can be purchased at most drugstores or online. My personal favorite is Jergens.

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The Tanning Part:

- Wear SPF 15 sunscreen or more.
- Be sure to grasp off large sunglasses before going out to tan, you will destroy up with big white circles around your eyes, making you look like a raccoon.
- Keep your hair in a bun, this way, hair cannot interfere with your tan while tanning belly-down.
- Grab a cool drink, such as lemonade or water, and head outside. You can either lay out on a towel on the grass or on a lounge chair.
- Only tan for 10 minutes at first. Then take a 5 minute break and go inside. When you go help outside, tan for 15 minutes, and then take another 5 little break and go inside or in the shade. Follow this pattern until you get to 20 minutes. Remember to re-apply sunscreen every time you take a break. In the slay, you will have tanned for a total of 45 minutes. This should be enough to give you a nice, subtle color.

WARNING: Do not topple asleep while tanning! This could be horrible for your skin’s health and also embarrassing if you fall asleep with your hand on your stomach or with sunglasses on.

The After-Tan:

- After your tan, go inside and wash your face. After washing your face, put on some aloe vera gel or moisturizer all over your body. This will maintain it from peeling if you accidentally burned a little, which is possible.

Although it still increases your risk of cancer, this is a safer device.

The safest blueprint of all, though, is using an artificial tanning method. This can be achieved in many different ways.

Artificial Tanning Method:

-Visit your local tanning salon and ask them for a very light tan. If not, you may waste up looking orange.

- Also, you can try a self-tanner at home, but you are more likely to end up looking orange-y.

Congratulations! You have achieved a perfect tan. Remember, always wear sun screen and stay safe.

Time – Make sure you have allowed yourself enough time – read the entire label and follow the directions exactly. If it says two hours, then believe me- it means two hours. Most products will stain your clothes. Also if you’re rushed you may ruin your tan.

What You Need – Form sure you have everything you need handy. You will need a space to take a shower or bath, a cotton washcloth to exfoliate your skin, soap, skin lotion, self tanner, sink to wash your hands frequently, a band or clip to keep hair off of your face, and a fingernail scrub brush. If you are going to apply self tanner to your back, make definite you have a sponge paintbrush with a long handle or a friend handy who know what they are doing or can follow directions. You may also want a loose outfit, such as a robe, to wear while the self tanner is drying. It’s also good to have a peep or clock around.

What Are You Going To Wear? – If you are not applying sunless tanners to your entire body (and you really shouldn’t if this is your first time), what you wear will determine where you want your tan lines to be. Wear tight fitting clothes above that area (swimsuit or tight shorts and tee shirt). Try not to get the tanner on the clothes though because it will stain. I actually have an outfit that I wear only for tanning. This way if I don’t have to disaster about staining something I intend to wear else where.

Preparation – Take a shower or bath and use a cotton washcloth to exfoliate your skin. Pay special attention to your knees and elbows. Don’t shave your legs if you have sensitive skin because the tanning lotion can cause a reaction. After bathing and exfoliating, allow yourself and the room to dry off. If you are applying the self tanner in the bathroom, you do not want the room to be steamy. Nor should the room be so warm that you’re sweating. Apply ordinary skin lotion to your feet, ankles, knees, elbows, hands, wrists, and any area with fine lines, such as your neck and face. Put on your “tanning” outfit.

Start Applying – Take a look at the clock and note the time. Start with your legs, doing one entire leg at a time. Start at the edge of the bathing suit or whatever you are wearing and work your way down. Apply the self tanner a little more heavily than you would apply ordinary lotion. Apply the product quickly but thoroughly, spreading in a circular motion to avoid streaking. Don’t worry if a little bit of the sunless tanner is visible on your skin. Instead, be careful not to miss any areas. Be sure to keep track of the time, after 5 minutes has passed, stop and wash your hands thoroughly- you don’t want orange hands or palms (be sure to use the nail brush, too) before continuing with the rest of your body. Tie your hair back and support going. Make sure to keep an eye on the clock. After your legs, apply the self tanner to your arms and body. Save your face and neck for last. Apply sparingly to this area, because this part of your skin takes to self tanners quite well. (You may want to use a product specifically designed for the face for the best possible outcome.) Apply especially sparingly to your forehead hairline area. If your hair is short, don’t forget to apply it behind your ears. As soon as you have finished with your face and neck, scrub your hands again. Now take a look at the clock. You have entered the drying zone. Allow plenty of time to dry. Don’t hasten it and your tan will look great in no time at all.