With summer fast approaching, you might be packing away those winter jumpers for the season and feeling that you skin's looking a little lacklustre after all those weeks hidden away. Whether you’re a seasoned self-tanner or a beginner, these tips will help you achieve that healthy sun-kissed glow in no time.

Correct Products

Whether you’re going for a home spray tan or a tanning mousse, it's important to ensure you have the right equipment for the best possible application. With a home spray tan, it is important to have a proper spray tan kit, as well as a tent behind you in order to protect your surroundings. If you’re applying tan with a mousse, it's best to use an application mitt to ensure even coverage and to protect the palms of your hands from staining. Pick products best for your skin if it's prone to sensitivity. For example, the Fresh Indulgence tanning range is infused with skin-conditioning ingredients to ensure your skin is kept in best condition

Preparation

Preparation is a key step in the tanning process, as you’ll want to make sure you have a smooth canvas to work with. Pick up a gentle exfoliating scrub to cleanse and refresh the skin ready for self-tan application. Exfoliation and hair removal should be done the day before you plan to tan, as this will ensure your skin has had time to settle down if you have sensitive skin. Prep any areas prone to dry skin such as kneecaps and elbows with a soothing moisturiser to ensure tan won't stick to these problem areas.

Technique

Be very generous with the amount of product you use when it comes to tanning, as this will avoid streaking. You may think this will result in a darker tan, but that's not the case. Enlist a friend to help you reach difficult areas such as your back if you can, otherwise make sure a mirror is close by to prevent you missing any streaks.

Don’t worry!

Fake tan is only temporary, so if you worry you have gone too dark, then exfoliating will do the trick to tone down the colour. Self-tan will fade soon enough, so don't stress if you make any mistakes. Remember to top up your tan when required to rock that glow all summer long.