8 Tips To Nailing The Perfect Fake Tan

8个极好的完美无暇晒黑的方法

So, you went out and purchased that much-hyped bottle of self tanner. After reading the instructions multiple times, you started the process. Then, wham! You looked down and noticed that the color of your arms, legs and feet were uneven¹ and blotchy².

所以,你出去消费大肆宣传的自助美黑。阅读说明多次之后,你开始这个过程。然后,重打声!你低头一看,发现你的手臂的颜色,腿和脚不均匀和有疤。

1. Be sure to wax or shave, or book your hair color appointment before self-tanning.

一定要打蜡或刮胡子,或自助美黑前预约你的头发染色。

The ingredients and chemicals often used for these salon³ treatments can remove self-tanner. Save yourself the headache and money by primping and grooming⁴ first.

这些沙龙的原料和化学品常用治疗方法可以消除除去自助美黑。省去头痛的事和用金钱精心打扮和修饰。

2. Always, always, always exfoliate prior⁵ to applying self-tanner products.

应用除去产品之前总是，总是,总是片状剥落。

"This is so important because it removes any dead or dry skin and prevents the tan from becoming blotchy or even darker in some areas," said McDowell.

“这是很重要的,因为它消除了任何死亡或干性皮肤,防止晒黑时有疤,甚至在一些地方会黑,“麦克道尔说。

3. Then, prep extra dry and calloused⁶ areas with a thin layer of lotion⁷.

然后,准备额外层薄薄的乳液在干燥和变硬的地方。

Wood recommends applying moisturizers as a barrier cream, especially on the soles of the feet, palms, knuckles⁸ and hands, to protect these parts from absorbing too much tanning product.

伍德建议使用保湿霜护肤脂,特别是在的脚底,手掌、手指关节和手,保护这些吸收太多的晒黑产品的部分。

4. Choose a self tanner based on your skin tone.

根据你的肤色选择一种自助美黑。

Keep in mind that it usually takes more than one application to reach your desired faux glow. If you are fair-skinned like Taylor Swift or Emma Stone, pick a light-to-medium formula. If you have an olive complexion⁹ like Jessica Alba or Kim Kardashian, you should opt¹⁰ for a darker formula.

记住,通常需要多个应用程序达到你想要的绚丽夺目。如果你是白皮肤的像泰勒•斯威夫特或艾玛•斯通,挑选一个轻型和中型的方式。如果你有一个橄榄肤色像杰西卡•阿尔芭和金•卡戴珊,你应该选择深色的方式。

5. Wear latex gloves or mitts¹¹ and work your way up from the bottom.

戴乳胶手套或手连指套,制定你自己的方法。

Many people start by applying lotion from top to bottom, but you should always start from your legs and go up, according to McDowell. "This will prevent any lines, and remember, less self-tanner is more," she said. A teaspoon¹² of self-tanning gel or lotion is an ideal measurement. And Wood believes it is best to apply in long, fluid strokes focusing on one body part at a time.

很多人开始通过从上到下使用乳液,但你应该总是从你的腿上开始，根据麦克道尔说。“这除去任何纹路,记住,少自助美黑的需要更多,”她说。一茶匙的自助美黑凝胶或乳液是一种理想的测量。伍德认为最好长期使用,流体笔触专注于一个身体部位。

6. Sprinkle on powder after drying to set the self tanner.

自助美黑干燥后洒粉。

"Allow yourself to dry for about 10 minutes and then apply a talc-free powder all over your body. This will help to prevent tanner from transferring onto your clothes and will also take the sticky feeling away," said McDowell.

“让自己干了10分钟左右,然后应用滑石粉擦全身。这将有助于防止美黑剂转移到你的衣服,也会带走粘稠的感觉,“麦克道尔说。

7. Buff away any streaks¹³ or lines with a body scrub.

用身体磨砂膏磨去任何条纹或线条。

Mistakes happen, but you can easily remove streaks or lines by scrubbing with good old baking soda or rubbing lemon on the area then gently wiping with a damp towel. There are also a few tan remover products on the market, including St. Tropez's Tan Optimiser Remover.

错误已经发生,但是你可以很容易地除去条纹或线条用小苏打擦洗或加柠檬用湿毛巾轻轻擦拭。在市场上也有一些晒剂产品,包括圣特鲁佩斯的棕褐色的优化器剂。

8. Avoid steamy hot showers and baths, oils, and products with retinols or salicylic acids as they can cause your tan to fade.

避免潮湿的热水淋浴和浴缸,油,和与视黄醇或水杨酸有关的产品，酸会导致晒褪色。

Don't shower for six to eight hours after you've completed the sunless tanning process. To prolong the life of your fake tan, Wood suggests washing with a gentle cleanser, patting dry with a towel and keeping the skin hydrated by applying a daily moisturizer.

你完成了没有阳光的晒黑的过程后六到八小时不能洗澡。延长你的人工日晒肤色的生命、伍德说用温和的清洁剂清洗,用毛巾拍干, 通过日常保湿保持皮肤水分。