HOW TO: Self-Tanning Routine
Self-tanning? Yes, please! I shied away from self-tanning for years because, well, remember the Jersey Shore? I always had the fear that I was going to be too Snookilicious and well I just don’t look good that tan.
As I’ve gotten older and my sunspots are getting to be more apparent, I realized I need to stop with the baking in the sun tricks… SPF is my bestfriend now, and I have found a way to self-tan even if it kills my sheets!
Tips and Tricks:
1. Use a good exfoliator the morning of your self-tan. I use the Beautycounter one, but you can even make your own with some sugar and coconut oil! This will help get rid of the dead skin.
2. Follow the exfoliation with a moisturizer. This is why I suggest you exfoliate either the morning of or the night before (depending on when you shower). This way the lotion is absorbed by your skin and your self-tanner will adhere better.
3. DON’T use your hands. Please by a tanning mit or get the one that comes with the self-tanner you choose. I use Vita Liberata and mine came with a Mit. This will allow more control and better application.
4. Let the self-tanner dry before putting on clothes. Put a loose robe on to cover yourself up if you don’t want to be walking around naked. My self-tanner dries within seconds so this has never been an issue for me. Just stay away from your dog, they will try to lick it off.
5. Make sure you don’t have to get in touch with any water for the duration of the processing. I always put my self-tanner right before I go to bed after I wash my face and brush my teeth!
6. Exfoliate regularly so that your self-tanner fades evenly. I can’t stress this enough. I usually self-tan once a week and at first when I was ready for another application, I realized my arms were super patchy.
7. Use a separate self-tanner for yourself. This is crucial if you have sensitive skin! I found an amazing on here, that can be mixed with my moisturizer so I don’t have to disrupt my skincare routine.
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