Order your self-tanner and your sunscreen preparations at the pharmacy
The choice of aself-tanning cream or mist depends above all on the natural complexion of your skin. It is for this reason that it is necessary to adapt the self-tanner to your skin color. Thus, sun products with a high DHA concentration (5%) are intended for dark skin . Fair skin types should choose a self-tanner that is less concentrated in DHA (3%) so as not to obtain an orange complexion . For sensitive skin, there are fragrance-free products that limit the risk of allergies when applying the treatment to the skin.
The effect expected by the user is also one of the criteria for choosing a self-tanner . Thus, for an instant tan, it is better to opt for classic self-tanners which offer rapid results (3 hours after application) and hold for 5 to 7 days. With a high concentration of DHA, they are mainly indicated for dark skin .
Self-tanners now come in many forms:
- The self-tanning spray that allows you to deliver a small amount of the product. in general, its penetration is rapid and the product does not stick to the touch. This involves spraying the product and smoothing it with the palm of your hand without rubbing it so as not to eliminate it.
- The self-tanning gel which has a fresh texture and devoid of fatty substances. This sun care penetrates and dries quickly but the gel form is rather not recommended for dry skin because it may dry out the skin. The gel is applied with the palm of my hand, massaging until completely absorbed.
- Self-tanning mousse is commonly melting and very pleasant to apply. It dries quickly and does not stick. This treatment is suitable for dry skin because it provides good hydration of the skin . Lathering the product directly on the skin allows for better penetration and a more homogeneous distribution of the product.
- Wipes : practical as a nomadic solution that leaves no traces or stains and to keep in your bag or suitcase.
It is advisable to prepare your skin for UV exposure at the end of spring, by taking suitable solar food supplements , which generally contain:
- Natural carotenoids, Phytopérine® and vitamin E , to help you improve resistance to external aggressions and to free radicals generated under the effect of UV rays, to promote skin pigmentation.
- Phytopérine® optimizes the bioavailability of beta-carotene and therefore boosts the action of carotenoids.
- Argan, Borage and Sesame oils, a complex of precious oils, rich in Omega 6 essential fatty acids, to act from the inside, which helps maintain hydration and elasticity of the epidermis, weakened during exposure to the sun .
Before setting your sights on the first self-tanner, you have to define your needs and your habits to know which one is right for you.
- Self- tan mist : allows the skin to obtain a naturally and gradually tanned shade without exposure to the sun and in line with the different skin tones (no orange color). It will also allow you to maintain your tanned complexion once the holidays are over. It can be used on the face as well as on the body.
- Self-tanning foam or milk: creamy, Garancia crackling foam and self-tanning milks spread easily and hydrate the skin better. Some formulas dry more easily than others, depending on the formulation and the oil content: the nourishing ingredients keep the skin hydrated and satiny but lengthen the drying time a bit.
- Self-tanner in wipes: the main advantage, as with Comodynes Wipes for example, is that they can be taken everywhere, especially on vacation! The distribution of the product over the entire surface of the wipe allows it to be applied quite easily
In spray, gel or foam, discover our self-tanners and your solar preparers in our online pharmacy.
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