LADIES DO YOU FAKE IT?
IF YES, ARE YOU ANY GOOD AT IT?
PERSONALLY I’M GETTING BETTER EVERY TIME. I’m talking about tanning of course. (What did you think I was talking about?)
But there are some basics to follow before you reach for the bottle.
First exfoliate – use either a body brush or scrub.
I know you have probably heard it before, but with good reason if you want a successful, realistic tan. Because if you have areas of dry or rough skin the tanning lotion / cream will stick more there than everywhere else making you look patchy, which is a dead giveaway that you didn’t get you tan somewhere hot & exotic.
Some companies make a mitt that fits over your hand and has a sponge like surface,making the tan easier to apply and thus not getting it all over your palms. You can use surgical gloves as they fit tightly and again eliminate hand staining.
But if you cannot get on with either & prefer to apply with your bear hands then just remember to thoroughly wash your hands after you apply, especially your nails, as once the tanning stains them it’s almost impossible to get rid of it & brown stained nails are definitely not a good look. This of course leaves the back of your hands (another giveaway if they are white).
For this you can use a make up sponge, found in most chemists & very reasonably priced, or you could ask your nearest & dearest to apply it for you along with your back. Just remember to tell them to wash their hands after. Or not, if you are feeling wicked! But don’t expect them to volunteer another time.
Start applying tanner at your feet (not under them of course) and work upwards, making sure the smallest amount goes over your knees and elbows as the skin in both these areas crinkles making the tan look too dark.
The best time to apply your self tanner is at night so the colour develops as you sleep & if any does rub off it’s on your sheets and not your best top. But if you do want to apply it during the day then I would recommend loose clothing so none of your hard work looks faded in places, say where your socks have been round your ankle leaving two white stripes.
Usually most tanners will permanently stain bras where the fabric is nylon. So don’t wear your best undies, dig out that old grey set you have been meaning to throw away for ages. (See you knew they would come in handy).
Moisturise daily as this will help to keep your colour. You can get body lotions with a small amount of self tanner in them that are designed to give you a gradual colour so are ideal for maintaining your tan without the risk of looking like a satsuma. They are also good if you’ve never used a self tan before and so want to be cautious.
HAPPY TANNING EVERYONE
