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Sunless Tanning: How to apply self-tanners

  • As many know, the use of tanning beds strongly increases the risk of skin cancer (not to mention premature skin aging)
  • Although white skin is coming back in fashion, a tanned skin complexion is still viewed by some as attractive, hence the “tan-in-the-bottle” approach.

 

  • This video by the American Academy of Dermatology explains how to apply self-tanners to enhance appearance:
    -Why tanning with ultraviolet light (UV) should be avoided
    -Exfoliate the skin prior to applying the self-tanner
    -Drying the skin before applying the self-tanner and why
    -How to apply the self-tanner in”sections” and less in certain areas of the body
    -What to do after applying the lotion.

  • NOTE: Self-tanning lotions do NOT protect against sunlight:
    • apply a sunscreen with a Sunprotection factor (SPF) of at least 30
    • re-apply every 2 hours
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Dr HSU is an internationally seasoned dermatologist who has lived as an expatriate and who therefore understands the difficulty in finding a like-minded healthcare provider in a sometimes intimidating environment. [(dermatologue) in French]

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