How to Tan to Tighten Face Wrinkles

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By Nicole Wyatt, eHow Contributing Writer

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At first it may seem tanning to tighten face wrinkles is an oxymoron. However, there are many anti-wrinkle self-tanning products available that can give your skin a healthy glow while tightening skin wrinkles. A fake tan is the healthiest tan available since the sun and tanning beds will make face wrinkles worse and speed up the aging process.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Skin
Self tanner with skin firming properties
Exfoliant

Prep Skin

Step 1

Cleanse with mild soap and exfoliate skin to remove dead skin cells and create a smooth surface.
Step 2

Follow the specific instructions on the chosen self tanning product for application.
Step 3

Wash hands well to remove excess tanner and wipe rough skin like the elbows, knees, and heels with a towel to removed excess
Step 4

Do not bathe or workout for at least six hours to avoid causing streaking.

Tips & Warnings

Different skin types will absorb color differently so you may need to try different products to get the desired results. Utilize the consultants at your local beauty stores to choose the best product for your skin type and to achieve the desired results. Using SPF 15 on a daily basis will help skin health and slow down the aging process.
Tanning beds have recently been found to be as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas, according to international cancer experts. Not only can you not use tanning beds and sunlight to tighten face wrinkles, but you significantly increase your risk for skin cancer using tanning beds.