Achieve the Sun-Kissed Glow with Faux Self Tanning

There is now no need to burn for hours in the sun or in the solarium. Self tanning is available and like wine has improved with age. No more stinky creams that stain your skin or the odd looking carrot orange tone. Dark, tanned and shimmery is in. The most important rule for great faux is to know what self tanning method is suitable to your skin type, budget and lifestyle.

Remember:
When choosing a self tanner take your skin type into account. Moisture rich creams are best for dry skins whilst sprays suit normal skins and gels are ideal for oily skins as they don’t clog pores.

The Instant Tan
This tan gives super fast results in approximately one minute and can last up to a whole week. You can touch up a few days after the first application for the best results. Once the tan starts fading, a body exfoliation is needed to begin the process again. These days self tanners come in aerosol packaging and can be applied at any angle. This is a great help for hard to reach areas. If sprays are too fiddly for you, try gels and lotions for next best result. Insider tip: Watch out for formulas containing the ingredient ‘erythruluse’ which delivers a beautiful dark brown shade..

The Build a Tan
These are body lotions with tanning ingredients that gradually tan your skin on every application. The tanning is subtle and soft. These lotions also hydrate your skin. A body moisturizer and soft tanning cream in one! There are many out there to suit all budgets

The Salon Tan
For those who cannot be bothered with the DIY tanning. The salon tan is more expensive but gives a fast and even result. The best salon tans are administered with a spray gun. Face tanning is recommended to people with small pores. For others it’s better to rely on at-home solutions.