Joel Schlessinger MD - FAQ The Perfect Sunless Tan
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Joel Schlessinger, MD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PERFECT SUNLESS TAN Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546 or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless tanning products.
Joel Schlessinger MD - FAQ The Perfect Sunless Tan
Joel Schlessinger MD offers tips on how to achieve the perfect sunless tan. Find the advice you need on self-tanning products and the discover the perfect products to meet your needs. For more dermatology advice and articles, check out Dr. Joel Schlessinger's blog: http://drjoelschlessinger.com/.
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1. FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ABOUTTHE PERFECTSUNLESS TANJoel
Schlessinger, MDInterested in learning more or setting up an
appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
2. Why should I use a sunless tanner?Its no secret that
overexposure to the suns rays isdamaging to skin. Any change in the
color of your skinis a sign of damage from ultraviolet radiation.
Withrepeated exposure to UV rays, either from the sun ortanning
beds, you are at a much higher risk for skincancer and premature
aging. Sunless tanners give youthat sun-kissed color without
sacrificing your skinshealth.Interested in learning more or setting
up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
3. Step 1: ExfoliateExfoliation is crucial to getting the
bestresults from your self tanning lotion. Use abody scrub to
exfoliate dry skin and reveal afresh, smooth layer of skin. Pay
extraattention to areas that are frequentlyexposed and particularly
dry, like elbows,knees and feet.Interested in learning more or
setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
4. ExfoliateDr. Joel Schlessinger likes Jan MariniBioglycolic
Resurfacing Body Scrub toexfoliate. Safe for use on sensitive
skin,this body scrub combines glycolic acidand polished granules
with botanicalextracts to gently smooth, moisturizeand soothe your
skin.Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment? Call
402.334.7546or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse
all our sunless tanning products.
5. Step 2: ShaveDont forget to shave before applyingsunless
tanner. Shaving immediately afteryou bronze will ruin your faux
glow. Waita day or two before shaving or waxingagain to preserve
your tan and avoidirritation.Interested in learning more or setting
up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
6. Step 3: Choose your self tannerIf youre starting from
scratch, agradual self tanning lotion willprovide a more
natural-lookingshade of bronze. If youre lookingfor a quick golden
glow, opt for asaturated towelette. Within an houror two, youll
develop a deep, richtan.Interested in learning more or setting up
an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
7. Gradual self tannersDr. Joel Schlessinger recommendsJane
Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner.Safe to use on face and body,Tantashia
gradually builds a naturaltan while moisturizing your skin. Itcan
be applied daily until your skinhas a golden tan.Interested in
learning more or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or
visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our
sunless tanning products.
8. Quick self tannersDr. Joel Schlessinger likes Dr.Dennis
Gross Alpha Beta GlowPad for face and Tantowels forbody. Both
towelettes gentlyexfoliate while bronzing for astreak-free
application. For asunless tan that washes away, tryToo Faced Royal
Oil Body Bronzer.Interested in learning more or setting up an
appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
9. Scented self tannersScented self tanners offer asun-kissed
tan with anenjoyable scent. Dr. JoelSchlessinger recommends
theXen-Tan line for a natural glowwith a pleasant aroma.Interested
in learning more or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or
visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our
sunless tanning products.
10. Step 4: Apply smoothly for a streak-free sunless tanStart
with your feet and work your way up to avoid anycreases from
bending over. Spread the product evenly ontoclean, dry skin using
broad strokes in all directions. Byapplying the lotion in a fluid
motion, youll ensure that yourecovering all areas. You can also use
gloves to protect yourpalms from soaking up all the
color.Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment?
Call 402.334.7546or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to
browse all our sunless tanning products.
11. Step 5: Wash your handsA common beginners mistake
whenapplying self tanner is forgetting towash your hands. Dont
forget towash off any remaining lotion withsoap and water, making
sure toscrub the tops of your hands and inbetween your fingers as
well.Interested in learning more or setting up an appointment? Call
402.334.7546or visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse
all our sunless tanning products.
12. Step 6: Clean up streaksIts easy to make mistakes when
applying selftanning lotion, so dont worry about theoccasional
streak. For a quick fix, exfoliate anyskin that is a shade too
dark. This will helpclean up streaks or areas where your sunlesstan
looks unnatural.Interested in learning more or setting up an
appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
13. Step 6: Maintainyour sunless tanTo keep up your faux
glow,reapply self tanning lotion everyother day. Self tanning
towelettescan be reapplied once a week. Itsimportant to keep your
skinmoisturized as well.Interested in learning more or setting up
an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
14. Dont forget sunscreenRemember to always use a broadspectrum
sunscreen when exposed tothe sun. LovelySkin.com has a
wideselection of sunscreens recommendedby Dr. Joel Schlessinger.
Sunless tannerscannot replace a good sunscreen. Mostsunless tanning
products do not have anSPF and will not protect your skin fromthe
suns damaging UVA and UVB rays.Interested in learning more or
setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.
15. Are self tanners safe?Recent studies show that the active
chemical in sunless tanningspray, DHA, has the potential to cause
gene mutations. The FDA hasapproved DHA for external use, so
rubbing self-tanner lotion, creamor foam onto your body is
currently considered safe.A spray tan is still safer than a tanning
bed, Dr. Joel Schlessingersaid in a recent blog post. If you get a
spray tan, be sure to followthe FDA guidelines: wear a nose plug,
eye protection, Vaseline onyour lips, and underwear.Interested in
learning more or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or
visit http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our
sunless tanning products.
16. Heres how you can find outmore about Dr. Joel
Schlessinger:- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/drjoelschlessinger-
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/drschlessinger- Blogs
http://drjoelschlessinger.com/
http://drjoelschlessinger.wordpress.com/Interested in learning more
or setting up an appointment? Call 402.334.7546or visit
http://www.LovelySkin.com/SunlessTan to browse all our sunless
tanning products.