Want to have a darker skin tone but still look healthy, exotic and shiny? In fact, there are many methods that are safe, healthy, and worth trying to darken skin tone. Before making your choice, understand the risks that come with each method, and always protect your skin from getting damaged or irritated afterwards. Read this article for more detailed information!
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing the Skin for the Sun
Step 1. Hydration and moisturize the skin.
Do both to get a more beautiful and even skin tone. Also, make sure you don't shower for four hours after using the tanning lotion so the color doesn't fade.
- Did you know that exercising before sunbathing can make your skin darken faster? In fact, exercising will improve blood circulation and therefore, can make skin tone more even after sunbathing.
- Throughout the day, drink as much water as possible to hydrate the skin. In addition, use lotion to increase skin moisture and make the tan that forms after sunbathing less likely to fade.
Step 2. Exfoliate the skin before sunbathing
In other words, scrape off dead skin cells on the outermost layer of the skin so that the resulting tan can be more evenly distributed.
- The exfoliation process is also able to refine the skin texture so that it can beautify its overall appearance. To do this, you can use a scrub, a loofah (a coarse-textured bath sponge), or special gloves.
- Apply the exfoliator in circular motions to exfoliate dead skin cells and smoothen the skin's surface. By doing so, the skin tone will be more even and able to last longer.
Step 3. Protect skin from sunburn
If not done the right way, sunbathing can burn and redden your skin, instead of looking exotic with an attractive tan. Therefore, sunbathe in the right way and always protect the skin when doing it.
- In fact, skin that is dark in color or has been frequently exposed to the sun has a lower risk of getting burned. Even though the character of your skin is like that, still limit the time spent doing activities in the hot sun. Be careful, too often exposure to the sun can interfere with health and make the skin burn instead of darkening. Also understand that sunbathing using the sun or a special bed should be done gradually with the protection of sunscreen cream.
- Do not apply baby oil when sunbathing. Be careful, it can burn your skin! Instead of baby oil, use a lotion or spray with an SPF of 15 or higher. Do not worry; The SPF contained in the lotion will only protect the skin from the risk of dryness; premature aging; and even skin cancer due to exposure to ultraviolet light, not hindering your sunbathing process.
Method 2 of 3: Trying To Darken Skin Without The Sun
Step 1. Practice a less risky sunless darkening method
Today, beauty shops and supermarkets sell a variety of products that can naturally darken the skin without burning and/or irritation.
- The biggest advantage offered by these products is that there is no risk of irritation or sunburn as if you bask in the sun or use a special bed. In addition, you don't have to worry about inhaling harmful chemicals as if you were sunbathing with a spray tan. Instead, choose a skin darkening product that is packaged in a bottle.
- To find out which type of product can work most effectively for your skin, try applying a small amount of the product of your choice to your skin and observe the effect.
- Use tingle cream. The cream will leave a temporary reddish effect on the skin, but is able to form a natural brown color after a while. In addition, this cream, which is also known as bronzing lotion, also contains a darkening agent that can create an artificial light brown color on the skin while waiting for the true color to form optimally.
- You can also add a product that can darken your skin even more to the lotion. These products can be easily found in various supermarkets and cosmetic stores.
Step 2. Apply a darkening product
Products that promise similar results basking in the sun or using sunbathing can be easily found in supermarkets or beauty stores. If you are interested in using it, try looking for products that specifically promise darker skin tones or are labeled “tanning accelerator (accelerator to speed up the sunbathing process)”.
- Such products will also enhance skin tone and make it look more exotic, such as by bringing out beautiful golden tones.
- The lotion is designed to hydrate the skin and make it easier to absorb ultraviolet rays. Some tanning accelerators also contain bronzers or cosmetics that serve to create a darker color effect on the skin.
Step 3. Use a spray tan
These days, the cost of a spray tan is becoming more affordable for most people. In addition, some salons also offer monthly packages with lower final costs. The use of a spray tan can darken the skin color without risking damaging it.
- Some salons provide special staff to spray a spray tan onto your skin. There are also salons that provide special machines to do this task. However, be aware that some researchers have expressed concerns about the safety of using spray tans, especially if the substance is accidentally inhaled or ingested.
- The spray tan effect can last for three to seven days. Although the effect is temporary, spray tans are available in various color depths so you can customize them to your liking. If you want a darker skin tone, choose the darkest color variant you can find. Before spraying a spray tan, always wear protective equipment around the eyes, lips, mouth, and other vital body areas.
Step 4. Use a sunbed to speed up the process
If you want to darken your skin in an instant, try using a sunbed instead of sunbathing. In fact, five minutes in a sunbed is equivalent to sitting in the sun for two hours, you know!
- To maximize the results, spend a few minutes in the sun every day. Remember, the key to sunbathing is to encourage melanin production in the skin. Generally, people whose skin color is ideal for darkening need five to seven days of sunbathing to get maximum results.
- Sunbathing every day with a special bed will indeed shorten the duration, but understand that the risk of cancer or skin damage is still lurking. Therefore, once you've managed to get your desired basic tan, try basking in the sun every day for short periods of time or with a sunbed every few days. The intensity of sunbathing that is too high will indeed darken the skin quickly, but at the same time it will make the skin feel dry and flaky. Of course you don't want that, do you?
- In fact, using a sunbed can increase the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. If you really want to use this method, make sure you are always accompanied by professionals in the industry. Do not exceed the specified sunbathing time so that the skin does not burn! Also understand that to get maximum results, the frequency and duration of sunbathing must be increased gradually.
Method 3 of 3: Bask in the Sun
Step 1. Use sea water to darken skin tone
Some people believe that skin moistened with seawater can absorb sunlight more easily. If you're sunbathing on the beach, why not try to prove the theory?
- Go to the beach, soak in the strange sea water, then get out of the water and sunbathe. Do this process a few times, and your skin tone will definitely get darker afterwards. If you want, you can also apply olive oil to the entire surface of the body beforehand.
- As with other sunbathing activities, be careful not to burn your skin. Also understand that increasing the intensity of sunlight hitting the skin can have various negative effects.
- Direct more sunlight to the skin using a special reflector.
Step 2. Use a post-sun lotion to keep your skin moisturized
After sunbathing, always apply lotion to cool and soothe the skin!
Lotion can reduce pain, burning sensation, and redness that appears after sunbathing, while moisturizing the skin and keeping the tan that forms. In fact, you can also use baby oil to soften the skin after sunbathing. However, do not apply it when sunbathing so that the skin does not get burned
Step 3. Spend more time outdoors
Exercise outdoors, and get to work by bicycle or on foot instead of driving a car. However, make sure you wear sunscreen cream when doing it, yes!
- Don't stay out in the sun if your skin starts to hurt. Remember, sunburned skin will not form a beautiful tan. Instead, the built-in color will peel off and leave marks on your skin.
- Always wear sunscreen cream if you want to get an exotic, tanned skin tone instead of a sunburnt blush.
Tips
- Keep your skin moist.
- Drink plenty of water when you have to do outdoor activities. Make sure you don't get dehydrated! Always wear a sunscreen (lotion or spray) with an SPF of 15 or higher.
- Arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible regarding the risks of each method of sunbathing. Read the details of the ingredients contained and do in-depth research on these materials via or the internet.
- Always use a sunbed according to the instructions instructed. Remember, every bed has a different strength and some types of bed should only be used for a short time.
