THE PERFECT SELF-TAN

So you’re over the post-winter dry skin hurdle and things are looking pretty good right now. It’s time to perfect that glow before you hit the beach or pool. Everyone loves a tan but not the sun exposure it can take, so try a self-tanning milk or mousse for a lightweight feel to the skin that enhances your skin tone.

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Start by exfoliating the skin with a sugar or salt scrub to remove any dead skin cells and smooth out any dry patches that will be amplified when selftanning products are applied.

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Use small circular motions and gently slough off dryness, remembering not to aggravate the skin by being too rough.

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Moisturise the skin on dry areas where you don’t want the skin to absorb self-tanner, like palms, feet, elbows and knuckles, as the body lotion acts as a buffer between the skin and the tanning product.

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For a more contoured look, try tensing your muscles to see where you can apply product to enhance the appearance of more definition or toned legs.

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Use a tanning mitt to apply product to avoid any staining or streaky applications due to using bare hands.

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Apply product by sweeping upwards from your ankles and work your way up to prevent any creasing from bending down.

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To ensure that your tan looks as natural as possible, make sure that application is lighter around the ankles, wrists and the underside of the arm. Skin isn’t one shade and is lighter in these areas, which don’t receive direct sun exposure on a daily basis.

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Use a makeup-remover wipe to remove excess product and slightly fade the tan on these areas for a more natural look

Tip:

Take your tan one level up by dusting a bronzing powder onto the high planes of the body, like the décolletage, shoulders and legs, to enhance glow.

Aftercare:

When drying off with a towel, use a patting motion rather than a rubbing one to prolong your tan.