Image via WikipediaGet the Perfect Tan Without the Salon
By Ann H. Carlson
Flawlessly sunkissed skin has always been a must for summer-but skin damage from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays is no beach picnic! Gone are the days when you earned your rich hues while baking in the sun, but you don't have to drag yourself to an expensive tanning salon either. There are a variety of excellent do-it-yourself options that give you the color you desire without the streaks you don't.
Even better news? Most of these products are pleasantly scented so that you can avoid that new-tan smell.
Here are our top seven tips for a flawless self-tan:
1. Take time to prep. For best results, start exfoliating daily for a few days before applying your tanner. Smooth skin is better able to take the color. A good body polish, such as LaLicious Sugar Souffle Scrub - Sugar Kiss, is the perfect choice for an even look.
2. Choose your shade. For perfect summer skin, go just one shade darker than your natural color. For darker skin tones, try Rodial's Brazilian Tan Dark, formulated to give your skin a deep, rich color without telltale orange streaks. Rodial's new Brazilian Tan Light is designed specifically for lighter skin tones and can even be used throughout the year to give your skin a richer color.
3. Apply evenly. When debuting your new hue, nothing is more embarrassing than a streaky finish[MSOffice1]. Applying in a circular motion will help you avoid it and using a tanning mousse, such as St. Tropez Self-Tan Bronzing Mousse, will help you achieve a consistent finish.
[Hot tip! Worried about telltale tanner on your palms? Go fuss-free with a spray option like St. Tropez Self-Tan Bronzing Spray that requires minimal handling.]
4. Travel light... or dark. If you're taking your tan on the road, nothing is easier than toting half- or full-body towelettes from TanTowel. Simply apply the pulp-fiber towelette to the desired areas, and you'll have a streak-free golden glow in two to four hours.
5. Focus on your face. Your radiant glow is sure to draw attention to your face-which is why you need to make sure you have a flawless complexion. For the natural look you desire, you can't miss with the Mystic Tan Perfect Tan Kit for Face, which includes a Sunless Conditioning Complex Face, Sunless Tanning Spray Face + Body, and Shimmer Face all in a handy cosmetic bag.
6. Go for a gradual glow. Unless you've just spent a week in Tahiti, suddenly showing up at the office with a deep tan is bound to raise some eyebrows. For a more naturally paced sunless tan, try St. Tropez Gradual Glow Face or Rodial's Brazilian Tan Daily, designed to build your color a little every day.
7. Don't forget the shimmer. Finish with a body shimmer such as Lucy B.'s Frangipani Organic Bronzing Shimmer Oil to enhance your arms, legs, and d�colletage for a naturally sunkissed look.
Ann H. Carlson is an expert beauty writer for Beauty Collection, one of the top beauty retailers in the world (Women's Wear Daily, March 2009). Beauty Collection carries over 200 prestige beauty brands like Moroccan Oil, and Liquid Keratin. It showcases all beauty categories including skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance, hair tools, and more.
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