Face self tanner: how it works and the best ones to try now

Tanned skin all year round or beauty secret so as not to get pale on the beach? Face self-tanner is the product to try this summer. Find out how it works and the best ones to use.

Forget the mottled orange complexion!

If self-tanner has always been a product that scares you, now is the time to try it.

The credit goes to the new technologies that have made theface self-tanner an easy-to-use product that gives the skin a natural tanned effect, while its formula does not clog pores, does not leave stains and residues, does not stick and is pleasantly scented, as well as allowing the creation of the perfect tailor made tan, thanks to high performance products that adapt to every need and style of life.

Face self-tanner in drops to be mixed with daily cream, in a night mask version to wake up with an enviable complexion, with a blur effect to perfect the skin texture and be worn under make-up or to be sprayed for a gradual result.

Use it to have a sun kissed effect without exposing yourself to the sun or apply it before the sea so as not to get pale on the beach, otherwise choose it as a method to prolong the effect of the tan gained after the holidays.

Ready for the summer? Your skin will not reveal your secrets.

How does it work

The self-tanner acts through Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a synthetic molecule that reacts in contact with keratin, causing a change in skin color and giving it a tanned effect with variable intensity.

It is therefore a reaction that shows its effect on the stratum corneum of the skin, without stimulating melanin in any way, as occurs with sun exposure.

It is believed that the use of self-tanner does not involve risks of toxicity for the skin and is therefore not harmful, unlike the possible negative consequences of sun exposure or tanning lamps.

The face self-tanner is also available in special formulations that make it gentler on the skin of this most sensitive area, compared to body self-tanners.

How it applies

The application varies according to the type of face self-tanner, but in any case it is useful to follow the beauty tips to obtain an ideal skin: exfoliation and hydration.

Eliminating the superficial layer of dead cells will be the first important step to have a uniform and spotless complexion. For best results, use a gentle scrub 24 hours before the self-tanning treatment.

A hydrated skin preserves the complexion of the tan, even if it is artificial. Here is one more reason to always take care of it.

Dior Bronze Gelée Self Tanning Visage

It has a fresh and pleasant gel texture, delicately scented, which gives a gradual tan with a natural and luminous effect.

Sisley Paris Super Soin Autobronzant Visage

It gives a tanning effect just two hours after application, while it brings hydration and comfort to the skin, thanks to a combination of active ingredients of plant origin.

Collistar Magic Face Drops

It is a self-tanned concentrate that reveals a golden complexion after just one hour like the one you get after a day at the beach. It is applied on clean skin or by combining a few drops with the moisturizer for a fast and easy result.

Vita Liberata Self Tanning Night Moisture Mask

What if a moisturizing night mask could also reveal a pleasant tan the next morning? Vita Liberata takes care of it, combining anti-aging and self-tanning moisturizing treatment in a mask to leave on at night.

Clarins Lisse Minute Autobronzant

It can be applied every day, until the desired color is obtained, thanks to its light mousse texture with a delicately colored nuance. It has a blur action on wrinkles and pores, smoothing the skin texture and becoming the perfect base for make-up.

Sensai Silky Bronze Self Tanning for Face

It combines hydration and self-tanning effect in a gel texture that leaves the skin silky. To be applied 2 or 3 times a week until the desired result is obtained.

Guerlain Terracotta Sunless

It translates practicality into a self-tanning spray for face and body with a gradual effect that makes application a sensory moment, thanks to the pleasant fragrance of tiare and vanilla.

James Read Gradual Tan H2O Tan Mist

Getting a tailored complexion has never been easier. It is sufficient to spray this light water, infused with pure rose water, on the face to obtain the desired intensity of tanning, vaporization after vaporization.

St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Face Lotion

It has a fast absorbing ultra moisturizing formula that gives the perfect complexion in 4-12 hours, without clogging pores or leaving residues. Aromaguard ™ Fragrance Technology eliminates the annoying odor of previous generation self-tanners for an even more enjoyable application.

SEPHORA Self-Bronzing Tabs

They make applying the self-tanner really easy: just wipe the face with the wipes to get a homogeneous tan. The single packaging also makes them ideal to always carry with you.