The gels, sprays and mousse do not have same even, natural results that sunless creams do. You definitely want to go with whatever type you feel most comfortable applying, but cream form is highly recommended.

There are some very important steps you need to take in order to get The best tan possible. The first step prior to applying self tanner is EXFOLIATION. I've found that if I skip this step, tan fades a lot faster, and tends to not blend as well. By exfoliating thoroughly in shower, you are providing self tanning cream a clean slate for maximum adhesion and staying power. Also, use a makeup sponge to apply self tanner to tops of your hands after you have washed them, as well as to your face for a more blended, natural look. Be sure to get everywhere - behind your ears, back of your neck, etc.

Try to have very little clothing on for as long as you can right after application, as DHA is activated by oxygen, and will work better if it has more circulation during activation phase. Once this application has dried for a few hours, you may apply a second coat if you would like to achieve a darker color. Just don't overdo it. To maintain tan, reapplication should occur every 3-4 days.

With these excellent products and gorgeous results they produce, there is simply no excuse to repeatedly subject your skin to sun's damaging rays again. With new sunless tanners, you can be tan year round AND maintain your skin's youthful and vibrant appearance. It is truly a win/win situation.

While there are many foods to be enjoyed while living by "anti-aging" diet, there are also foods that need to be either avoided all together, or strictly minimized. These are refined sugar, caffeine, and all starchy and white flour products. The resulting surge of insulin created by these foods produces more free radicals and breaks down cell's defenses against damaging elements, leaving you wide open to more skin damage (ie. wrinkles, skin disorders, and other premature aging effects). These foods are highly inflammatory by nature, and while they may taste good going down, know that they are destroying good cells and allowing for future damage by weakening cell's defenses further.

So, there you have it, some of core concepts that will get you started to minimizing and even reversing affects of aging. This is really just tip of iceberg. There is actually a lot more information on these concepts available that would be well worth your time to learn. What you do with these principles is up to you, it's just a matter of making some minor changes for a longer, happier and healthier life. I'd say that is definitely worth investment!