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Sunless tanning solutions are used by many people who would like to enjoy the appearance of having been out in the sun without having to endure the potentially very damaging health consequences of spending hours in the sun. Research from the last half-century has revealed the dangers of skin cancer and other conditions, and a sunless self-tanning solution is now part of the beauty kit of many women.

However, just slapping on some sunless tanning solution does not necessarily guarantee the best effects; like any beauty technique, there are rights and wrongs in the sunless process which can affect the results.

Shaving the legs before applying a sunless tanning solution is never a good idea, as the chemicals contained in the sunless solution can irritate skin which is already inflamed. Exfoliating the skin with a product which contains polyethylene is also likely to lead to better results.

It is also inadvisable to spray the sunless tanning solution directly onto the skin from the bottle; this causes streaking and an uneven finish. Using a sponge paintbrush leads to a much more even outcome.

Hardware stores sell sponge paint brushes, and it is well worth owning one if sunless self-tanning is likely to become a regular activity. As well as keeping streaking to a minimum, it also makes applying the sunless solution the back much more straightforward.

Another novel way of keeping streaks to a minimum if a sponge paintbrush is not available is to use a wet wipe which has been removed from its packaging and allowed to dry. When sprayed with tanning solution this can also be used to achieve a nice smooth finish on the skin, as long as it is kept damp with frequent sprays of the sunless tanning solution.

With a bit of care, positive results can be achieved by anyone using a sunless tanning solution, keeping the risk of contracting skin cancer or other skin condition to a minimum while maintaining a summery, bronzed glow in even the most wintry sunless locations.