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DEL.ICIO.USTanning mishaps
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OK, I never have been part of the Better Health team that tests products. But it’s good, because I don’t have the patience to read directions.
And that’s why for almost a week, the palms of my hands looked like I had been digging in Georgia clay.
You see, I had never tried sunless tanners, and I thought this would be a good opportunity. (The team tried a couple of brands this week). So I opened one of the self-tanning towelette packages.
My curious co-workers watched as I rolled up the long sleeves on my shirt (yes, I gave myself a farmer’s tan) and rubbed the towelette on my arms and the tops of my hands. I took great care to make sure all areas were covered.
What I failed to do was wash my hands immediately after I was done, which was the third instruction on the package. Big mistake.
After about an hour, I looked at my arms to see if there was a difference. There was a slight change, but imagine my surprise when I looked at my palms. They were much darker than any other area the towelette had touched.
I tried to wash off the tanner, but it was way too late. I was stuck.
The same co-workers who were so interested before were now trying to stifle laughs. “What did the directions say?” they kept asking. I told them I kind of skipped that part.
I guess I deserved my “dirty” palms, but how am I supposed to get the tops of my hands tan if I’m supposed to wash them immediately after applying the tanner? The package doesn’t say.
Sunless tanning might be safer than going out in the sun, but it’s not as easy to use as the products lead you to believe.
I have one piece of advice if you decide to try them: Read the directions.
What’s the worst tanning mistake you’ve ever made?
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By No Worries
May 18, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this
www.sunless.com Everything you ever wanted to know about sunless tanning. That’s the only tanning I do and I’ve gotten quite good at it. Hands are tricky, but after you’ve applied it to your body, wash your hands, then use an applicator(makeup sponge work well) to apply it to the tops of your hands.