Applying Fake Tan
Gone are the days of coating ourselves with baby oil and roasting ourselves in the sun - these days, we know that the only safe tan is one from a bottle! But unless you know the right way to do it, getting a fake tan to look natural can be pretty tricky.
Never fear, Adore Beauty brings you the easy step-by-step guide to Faking It!
Step One: Remove Unwanted Hair
Self-tanners can stain hair, making it appear darker, so if you prefer the smooth hairless look, it's best to shave, wax or epilate before self-tanning. If you wax or epilate, it's best to do this the day before applying self-tan, to allow time for the skin to calm down.Step Two: Exfoliate
NOTE: If you wax, you probably won't need to do this step as dead skin cells are naturally removed when the wax is ripped off. To exfoliate your skin, you can use a body scrub (or a facial scrub if you're tanning your face), or a loofah glove with shower gel. If you're using a body scrub, try using it on dry skin for extra scrubbing power!
Why exfoliate? Self-tan works by staining the surface layer of skin cells. Exfoliating first makes your fake tan last longer, by getting rid of the dead skin cells that otherwise would fall off within a day or two, leaving your tan patchy.
Step Three: Moisturise
This is particularly important if your skin is dry, or if you are applying the tanner to dry areas such as ankles, knees or elbows. Massage some body cream, body lotion or body oil into your skin from top to toes, paying particular attention to feet, ankles, knees, elbows and hands. Allow 10 minutes or so for it to absorb properly.
Why moisturise? Dry skin is "thirsty" - it will naturally try and soak up whatever is applied to it. However if self-tan is applied directly to dry skin, the dry patches will soak up more of the tanning liquid than less dry areas, meaning that you'll have darker patches of tan once it develops! Dark elbows and knees - not a good look!
Step Four: Apply Self-Tan
If your chosen self-tanner has a tinted formula, it's a good idea to wear latex gloves during application, to avoid staining your hands and nails. (Alternatively, invest in a self-tan remover - such as those by St Tropez or Modelco - to make it easier to clean your hands afterwards.)
Apply the self-tanner to your body in sections, starting at your lower legs and working up. Wait till the end to do your knees, elbows and ankles - just use the excess on your hands to lightly cover these areas. Use a tissue to remove any excess between your toes.
If you are applying your self-tanner to your face as well, but don't want your face to be as dark as your body: dilute the tanner 50/50 with your face moisturiser before applying. Avoid your hairline, but don't forget your neck! When you've finished, remove your gloves (or clean your hands with the self-tan remover).
To tan the back of your hands, try this trick of the trade: apply a drop of your self-tanner to the back of one hand, then rub the backs of your hands together, making sure you cover the backs of both hands evenly.
Step Five: Let it dry!
Allow a good twenty minutes for your tan to dry before getting dressed. While the tint in your self-tanner shouldn't stain clothes permanently, I still wouldn't recommend wearing any expensive light-coloured clothing on the day that you tan - just in case.
The tint in your self-tan will give you an immediately tanned appearance, with the active ingredient of the self-tanner developing over two to three hours. So next time you shower, the tint will wash off, leaving behind your beautiful new fake tan!
If you want to be super-tanned, you can reapply later in the day. Otherwise, you'll only need to reapply once or twice a week - exfoliate before every reapplication
Fake Tan Hints:* Moisturise every day
* You still need to wear sunscreen!
* Get a friend to do your back
* Apply self-tan the day before a special event
* If tanning the face, put Vaseline on your eyebrows and hairline first, to avoid staining.
Article Source:www.smart-mums.com.au
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