How to get the perfect tan

How to Get a Perfect (Healthy!) Tan

There are a few different types of sunless tanning products. There are gradual tanners that add just a bit of colour at a time. You can just apply these like you would any other moisturiser (skip them, though, if you've just shaved) as long as you make sure that you apply evenly—and remember to wash your hands afterward!

There are also a few products that leave more intense colour, for example, spray tan products and sunless tanning lotions. These can be a bit trickier to use, but they leave you with a great-looking tan that doesn’t damage your skin.

Tip #1: Exfoliate. Use a bath sponge or wash cloth to buff away dead skin cells and flakes before you apply your tanning lotion. Exfoliating leaves you with a clean slate so you that your lotion goes on evenly and beautifully.

Tip # 2: Skip shaving. Wait a day after you shave to apply your sunless tan to avoid splotchy application and skin irritation.

Tip #3: Dry completely before getting dressed. You need to be completely dry before you get dressed, or else you will ruin your clothes and your tan.

Tip #4: When you come to moisturise, apply a non-greasy moisturiser and allow it to sink into your skin. Oil-free aloe vera moisturisers are the best post-tan moisturiser to use.

Use these tips and you’ll end up with a gorgeous tan that no one will believe is sunless!