☼ Self-Tanner Tips and Rules ☼

Spring is almost here, and with spring comes summer! With that in mind, people are starting to hit the tanning beds but hold the phone! Don't go down that road! There are plenty of options that will allow you to get a nice tan without the rays. So instead of spending your money on minutes, spend it on a good self-tanner and follow these rules to make sure you have the best fake tan EVAA! So, lets get started.


RULE #1: EXFOLIATE. Make sure that your skin is completely exfoliated. Scrub your skin in the shower until all of your dead skin cells are gone. This is going to make all of the difference.

RULE #2: SAY NO TO ORANGE KNEES. Apply a moisturizing lotion to your knees, elbows, ankles, heels, knuckles and toes. This way you won't have an unnatural build-up of the colour. ALSO, you MUST let this sink in and dry. Make yyourself busy until the parts you moisturized are dry. And, always moisturize your face during this step as well.

RULE #3: NO GLOVE, NO LOVE. When you are ready to start tanning, put on some medical gloves. This will ensure that your tanner spreads evenly and doesn't soak into your hands.

RULE #4: BOTTOM UP. Start with your legs. Always work your way from the bottom up, so that you aren't bending over and twisting around, causing creases in your tanner.

RULE #5: TICK TOCK. Take your time. Really make sure your tanner is rubbed in everywhere and you haven't missed a spot.

RULE #6: I GOT YOUR BACK, GIRLFRAN. Get someone to help you do your back, unless you are flexible and can reach (do some yoga, it will benefit you!)

RULE #7: SAVE FACE. When applying tanner to your face, start from the inside of your face, blending to the outside. That way you can avoid having an orange frame around your face. Also, you can use a sponge to blend and get a light application. 
 
RULE #8: THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING...AND LOOKING PRETTY. Use a sponge or cotton pad to apply tanner to your hands and feet. Don't forget between the fingers and toes, and run it down each finger and toe as well. Hands and feet are the hardest and can be dead giveaways, so take your time and tread lightly. You can always apply a second coat.

RULE #9: R-R-REPEAT. Every four days, exfoliate your skin. This will keep your tanner from flaking off and fading in a gross way. If you have a good tanner it shouldn't exfoliate right off. If it does, just start from the beginning and apply your tanner again!

RULE #10: R-R-R-REPEAT. I usually have to reapply tanner to my face every 3-ish days because of how much I wash it. I also reapply tanner about every four days.

RULE #11:MOISTURIZE! This will keep your skin from getting dry and causing more dead skin cells to flake off, which in turn will make your self-tan last longer. I use a moisturizing gradual tanner out of the shower to replace any colour I may be losing over time, and a moisturizer for dry skin before I go to bed.

If you follow these rules, you will be sunkissed and summer-ready in no-time!