4 Steps to a Perfect Summer Self-Tan

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  Image source: Somalifetstyle.com If you’re anything like I used to be, you may be savvy when it comes to sunscreen and moisturizers, but when it comes to self-tanning, fuhgedaboutit.    Luckily, I have done my research, and come up with the following fail-proof self-tanning guide (let me know what you think!): Step 1.  While you’re in the shower, exfoliate. Self-tanners interact with the uppermost layer of skin, so if you want even coverage, you need to exfoliate.  According to the May 2008 issue of Allure magazine,... read more

How Do Self Tanners Work?

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One excellent self tanner: Clinique Self Sun Face, $18.50, Amazon.com Self tanners are like the Alfred Hitchcock of the skin care world: they are very popular, yet they work in mysterious ways. However, recently, I decided to uncover the secrets of the self tanner, and I thought that it might be interesting to share. Most self-tanners work by using dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the main ingredient. According to a report from The Danish Ministry of the Environment, DHA reacts with amino acids and amino groups during the formation of melanoids... read more