How to: ultimate fake tan routine
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Sun's out, buns out! Okay, that doesn't have to happen right away, but you can already get your summer dresses out of the closet. But are those legs summer ready or are they still glowing? Time to fake tan! Do you want to know what to do for a flawless, long-lasting fake tan? Here's how!
The ultimate fake tan routine
You think 'give me a tan without sun'! Yes...nice and all, but there is secretly more to it to measure yourself the perfect fake tan !
Don't panic! I'll gladly explain to you the best steps to take for a summer tan without having to first take those milk bottles out into the spring sun every fifteen minutes to caramelize them ;-). Because a tan under that dress looks just a little bit nicer!
First off
First a question...do you moisturize your body every day? No? I get it! Busy busy busy...but to keep your fake tan as long as possible, this is recommended. So...if you want the ultimate fake tan, start a week in advance by thoroughly moisturizing your skin daily with your favorite body butter , lotion or cream and get that skin hydrated!
With that said, let's now move on to step 1 of the fake tan routine:
Scrubbing
A fake tan stays best and longest on a smooth skin. Get rid of dead skin cells and old fake tan residue so scrub that stuff! It is best to do this 24 hours in advance.
Oh! Now that you're in the shower, shave your legs. This is also better 24 hours in advance so that the hair follicles have time to close again. Otherwise, the brown color can get into the hair follicles, which can cause small spots and that's exactly what we don't want.
And then on to step 2!
Moisturize
You already started this, right? Okay, good :-).
After you have thoroughly scrubbed and shaved your body, after showering, apply a good moisturizer. This should also be done 24 hours in advance. Especially your hands, feet, knees and elbows. Your skin is drier there than the rest of your skin and applying it properly prevents spots!
Okay! Now your skin is nice and smooth for an even tan session...tomorrow.
Rinse
This one's for the tough guys! Take a cold shower right before you apply your self-tanner to rinse off any remaining cream, deodorant, and sweat.
I hear a slight panic...'why cold?!' Well...cold water closes your pores because as I said before, the tan can seep in there and give you a blotchy result.
Come on, you can do it!
Fake tan
The moment has finally arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, we're ready to fake tan !
First things first, grab your tanning mitt ! Because we don't want orange palms! And it's essential for a streak-free result. Apply your favorite self-tanner to the mitt, starting at your feet and working your way up. Work in sections and circular motions so you can evenly apply and distribute the color over your skin. For difficult spots, you can use a body brush. This gives a nice, even airbrushed result.
Did you succeed? Did you apply everything evenly? Then it's time to let it soak in and develop into that coveted summer tan!
Rinse step 2
The moment of truth has arrived! Depending on which self-tanner you used and the depth of the colour you want, rinse off the self-tan after the development time. Do not use water that is too hot and do not dry your skin roughly. Pat yourself dry with a towel.
To enjoy your color as long as possible, it is important to continue to nourish your skin well. Keep applying those fine moisturizers daily.
Et voila! You're ready to show off your fake tan!
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