Best way to Fake a Summer Tan
Having a great summer tan doesn’t just look good, it makes you feel healthier, thinner and even sexier. The days of lying out in the baking hot sun all day are now frowned upon – with the risks from high UV exposure and the knowledge that not only will your skin age much quicker but the risk of developing melanoma skin cancer is a real possibility.
So, if you still want the sun tan but you don’t want to risk permanent skin damage, what are the best alternatives?
You have a few choices, self tanners which will actually darken the skin by using DHA (dihydroxyacetone) or some type of tanning lotion or cream.
I’ve put my top five suggestions for getting that summer tan below..
Visit a professional salon
If you want a really good sun tan with a flawless finish then the professional salons can be heard to beat. The cost can be anywhere from £25 to £50, if not more but you can choose from full exfoliation or moisturising with airbrush spraying down to a simple spray tan. A quick spraying whilst in a special booth is all that’s needed – you need a few hours for it to really dry before showering the excess off.
How to tan your body – without lines
The first step is to exfoliate the skin properly using an all over body scrub – best done in a shower. Ladies – shave well before starting – nothing worse than trying to add tanning to hairy legs. Vaseline on lips and nails helps avoid getting tanning stains where you don’t want them.
Apply your chosen tanning solution or cream in a methodical fashion – start by doing each leg then each arm. Finally tackle the main body. When doing the legs use long movements to spread the tan over the calves and feet then the hips and thighs. Try and avoid any excessive exercise for about half an hour after applying – that way you won’t get any streaking.
Use an old hand towel or flannel to get your hands clean after.
Tanning your face
The first obvious step is to get any hair tied back and well out of the way – unsightly lines around the hair line are a turn off.
Exfoliate the skin but be gentle on your face. Forget moisturiser as it might effect how the tanner takes.
Add the tanner evenly over your face and blend in gently – don’t over do it – your face doesn’t need to be much darker than its normal level to look natural.
Choosing the right tanning product
There are various types of tanners on the market – some created just for the face and other airbrush systems and solutions for the whole body. I’ve found the Luminess Tan airbrush system a great way of adding an all over tan.
Read my full Luminess Tan Review here.
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