10 WAYS TO TAN... (zero sun damage involved)

2022-07-07 -

1 Gradual tan

After one application, you are left with a subtle glow that you can build up each day. Dove Dermaspa Summer Revived Body Lotion, £7, Boots

2 Skin finisher

The instant fix. Use a tanning mitt to gently buff on a bronze tinted body cream like Vita Liberata’s Body Blur Instant HD Skin

Finish, £30, lookfantastic. com, to even out skin tone and add a luxe sheen.

3 Tanning drops

These give you total control over how dark you go. Add them to your favourite moisturiser or body lotion to transform it into a gradual tanner. Tan-luxe Super Glow Body, £35, lookfantastic.com.

4 Tanning wipes

Super easy to carry, so great for tanning on the go.

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad, £30 for a pack of 20.

5 Tanning oil

Self-tans in the form of body oils are usually made with ingredients that condition your skin.

Bondi Sands Liquid

Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil, £15.99, bondisands. co.uk

6 SPF tan

Resist the urge to bake on holiday – you can develop a golden glow safely on the sunlounger. Sun lotion meets gradual tan in Skinny Tan Protect & Glow Lotion, £19.99, skinnytan.co.uk

7 Body oil

If all you want to do is show off the colour you’ve got, then go for a nourishing body oil. The Body Shop Moringa Dry Body Oil, £14, thebodyshop.com

8 Tanning mousse

If this is your first foray into “proper” fake tan, opt for a mousse. Use a mitt, and choose one with a guide colour. Lucy Bee Naturally Glowing Fake Tan, £22.50, lucybee.com

9 Clear tan

Should you feel confident in your self-tan application abilities, a transparent tanning solution is a must. St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Water Gel, £33, lookfantastic.com, won’t stain your sheets or clothes.