If that’s not reason enough to slather on the SPF and stay out of the sun, I don’t know what is.

But if you still want to sport a sun-kissed glow, take heart. Today’s self-tanners offer more options and better formulas than ever for achieving a natural-looking glow without even leaving the house.Some of these tanners also offer protection from the harmful ray of the sun.

Here are five ways you can get the most out of your self-tanner.

Step one: Prep your canvas. You wouldn’t put on makeup without first washing and moisturizing your face, right? Think of your body the same way. So prepare your skin for tanning.

Exfoliate skin in the shower, towel dry, and layer on an oil-free moisturizer. Just like with makeup, moisturizer will always help self tanner go on more easily.

Step two: Hop back in the tub! Why worry about getting tanner all over your room when you can apply it standing in your tub or shower? This is especially wise if you plan on using a spray formula.

Step three: Divide and conquer. Be sure to coat the front, back, and sides of each body part. Don’t move on from an area until you’ve covered every possible angle.

Step four: Face it. When it’s time to do your face, wrap your hair in a towel. If you’re using a lotion or gel, smooth it on in small circles, taking care to blend around your hairline and jaw.

If you’re using a spray, spritz it on from at least five inches away while holding your breath and keeping your eyes closed. And if that sounds scary, try a bronzer like our Superior Beauty Bronzer instead (wink, wink).

Step five: Chill out. Wait until you’re completely dry before putting on clothes. For best results, avoid anything tight, clingy or white. If you can, go without underwear to avoid lines (Don’t worry, we won’t tell).

Finally, remember that self tanner won’t provide one iota of sun protection when you do go outside. Always use sunscreen and reapply as necessary to protect you from the harmful rays of the sun.

I hope this article gives you some insights to the Self tanner world.

Thanks for reading.

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Wear it Every Day

The sun can cause damage in the few minutes it takes for you to walk from your car to the office. For daily usage, a moisturizer with SPF is your best bet, as it will not interfere with your makeup application and may offer other skin care benefits. Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 30, for example, contains powerful free radical fighters, such as Eukarion, a new kind of anti-oxidant that mimics the body’s natural enzyme that fends off free radicals. It also contains vitamins C and E, grape seed extract and rosemary to help to safeguard your skin against free radical damage from external factors such as sun exposure, pollution and smoke. Meanwhile, intensive yet nongreasy hydrators help keep skin looking and feeling well-moisturized and healthy.

Think Multi-Purpose

To screen out damaging UVA and UVB rays, look for sun protection products that are labeled “broad spectrum.” And while sunscreen is the strongest line of defense against sun damage, studies have shown that sun exposure can still penetrate skin and trigger the formation of free radicals, which lead to lines, wrinkles, brown spots, sagging and more serious skin problems. To rectify this situation, you can try Estée Lauder Multi Protection Sun Lotion for Body SPF 30, which offers protection against visible signs of aging. It contains a broad spectrum and strong SPF, free radical-fighting vitamins C and E and Melanase, the company’s proprietary ingredient that helps break down the appearance of sun-induced dark patches.

Application is Everything

Be sure to apply your sun protection product at least 30 minutes before heading outside, so the active ingredients have time to react with your skin-and pile it on. To truly be protected, you have to use about a shot glass full of sunscreen to cover your face and body. You also need to reapply it every three to four hours and immediately after swimming or perspiring heavily. If the UV index is especially high, you should reapply it even more frequently, ditto if your skin is extra fair.

Beat the Heat

The sun’s heat, not just its ultraviolet rays, is damaging to skin. So it’s a good idea to seek out some shade, especially during the hottest hours of the day-from roughly 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “If I know that I’m going to be in the sun for a long period of time, in addition to reapplying sunscreen at regular intervals throughout the day, I also make sure to go inside or sit in the shade for at least 15 minutes every hour,” says Dr. Daniel Maes, vice president global research and development, Estée Lauder Companies. “This gives skin the opportunity to cool down and to protect itself against excess heat exposure.”

Accessorize

A hat and sunglasses are non-negotiable yet chic beach bag necessities. They’re an extra line of defense against lines, wrinkles, and other sun damage. Try an extra-broad-brimmed hat-the sun will still hit parts of your face if you wear a baseball cap. Think round, big sunglasses. Hint: If you’re squinting behind your lenses, they’re too small.

A Healthy Tan

If you prefer the “safe sun” alternative but visions of blotchy orange skin have prevented you from hitting the bottle-self-tanning one, that is-rest assured. “There is a new breed of sunless tanners on the market that impart a truly natural looking, even color, and are easy to apply,” says Elaine D’Farley, beauty director of Self Magazine. Estée Lauder Go Tan Air-Brush Self-Tan Spray, for example, is an ultra-fine 360° aerosol spray that you can hold at any angle, even upside down, so it’s easy to hit hard-to-reach areas. In addition, it has a specially formulated pH to help you attain a natural-looking color. You’ll get glowing in no time flat and no one will ever know that it’s not from a trip to the beach.

Wear a hat and lots of sunscreen with a substantial SPF to protect yourself from sun damage.

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Remember to have on hand:

fake-tanning product
a long-handled sponge
self-tan remover
vaseline
self-tanning mitt or latex gloves
hair band or ties

Do a test patch a week before you want to self-tan – use a hidden area such as your stomach and leave for several hours to see how the colour develops

The day before application, thoroughly prepare your skin. If you shave, do so now. Exfoliate slowly and carefully. Rough patches like the elbows and ankles can be exfoliated twice.

The night before application, moisturise thoroughly. If possible, sleep in long sleeves to keep in as much moisture as possible.

Before application, swipe vaseline across eyebrows, fingernails and toenails.

Put on gloves or grab your tanning mitt!

During application, start at the ankles and work your way up slowly and carefully. Apply less product to rough patches, such as knees, ankles and elbows.

If using product on your face, dilute half-and-half with moisturiser and apply sparingly. Only apply very little product to sensitive skin such as eyelids and under-eyes.

Swipe any areas with too much product with fake-tan remover

Wait at least four hours before touching water or showering

…and then enjoy your gorgeous new tan!

Remember:

To avoid blocked pores, exfoliate gently every second day. With a gentle product, the colour of the tan should not decrease. Make exfoliating part of your beauty routine.

Remember, however: self-tanner will not protect your skin from the Sun! Make sure to use at least SPF 30 while out in the full sun. It will not decrease your tan and will protect your skin.

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The safest method to get a great, sexy fake tan is of course to book an appointment with a professional. But after you’ve booked your holiday and bought your capsule wardrobe, forking out a wad of cash for a pro fake tan may seem a bit much. That’s ok though, because you can get great results at home with a bit of care and effort.

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

fake-tanning product
a long-handled sponge
self-tan remover
vaseline
self-tanning mitt or latex gloves
hair band or ties

You might be worried about what kind of colour you’ll get from your fake-tanner. If so, choose an inconspicuous patch of skin (try your stomach, for example) and apply a bit of tanner a week or so beforehand. The colour will develop in a few hours and you’ll be able to see what kind of result you’ll get. Remember this year’s tan is all about subtlety – a soft, sexy glow instead of a dark tan, so light-to-medium products are best in most cases.

In order to avoid streaks, you need to prepare your skin properly, which takes a bit of time. The day before self-tanning, carefully exfoliate. If you shave or wax, now is the time to do so. If you exfoliate after self-tanning, your tan will fade more quickly and you are much more likely to get streaks if you don’t do it. For difficult areas (such as knees, elbows and the backs of your ankles), exfoliate twice.

The night before you apply self-tanner, make sure to moisturise. Make sure your skin is hydrated when you apply self-tanner or the result could end up looking uneven. If it’s not too hot, wear long trousers and sleeves to bed to keep in as much moisture as possible.

When it comes to applying your self-tanner, first swipe vaseline over your nails and eyebrows. Begin at the ankles and work your way slowly up the body for good, even coverage. Apply less product to areas such as knees, elbows and ankles to avoid dark patches. Just remember to use a tanning mitt or latex gloves to apply it to get an even tan and avoid the dreaded giveaway of orange palms! Do not shower for at least several hours after application. Put aside a set of loose, dark clothing to wear while your self-tanner works its magic, since many fake-tanners contain a bronzer which is easily rubbed off.

Even if you are using a gradual tanning product, you still need to blend and massage it in properly. If you’re using a spray, hold the can at arm’s length: you get a finer mist that way. This can be frustrating when you don’t have a lot of time, but trust me – the results will be worth it!

When applying tanner to your face, mix half-and-half with your usual moisturiser. Apply only a tiny amount to your eyelids and under eyes. Remember you can always swipe off extra product with your fake-tan remover. If you have particularly dry skin or are over forty, try using a facial tanning product with collagen for added benefits. Alternatively, try a gradual tanner to build up colour slowly.

If you’re worried about trying fake tanner on your face, a similar look can be achieved with the careful application of bronzing makeup.

To avoid blocked pores, exfoliate gently every second day. With a gentle product, the colour of the tan should not decrease. Make exfoliating part of your beauty routine.

Remember, however: self-tanner will not protect your skin from the Sun! Make sure to use at least SPF 30 while out in the full sun. It will not decrease your tan and will protect your skin.

Happy tanning!

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The dangers of sunbathing are well documented which is why self tanning is becoming increasingly popular. Follow these simple steps to ensure you achieve a perfect looking tan.

Pre- Application

(a) If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test on a small area of skin 24 hours before applying to the entire body. If a reaction develops do not use.

(b) Exfoliate thoroughly and preferably for 2-3 days prior to the self tan application. This will give a smoother surface for the fake tan to be applied and will prevent the tan becoming patchy and uneven.

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(c) Moisturise on a daily basis, preferable using a moisturiser that is from the same brand as the self tanning product. Avoid oil based moisturisers which can prevent absorption of self tanning products making them patchy and uneven.

(d) Remove any unwanted hair at least 24 hours before applying the self tan.

(e) Remove hard skin from heels of feet.

Before You Start

(a) Remove all traces of make up with a non oil based cleanser or make up remover.

(b) Remove jewellery.

(c) Do not wear perfume, deodorant or oil based body lotion.

Application Instructions

Step 1: Exfoliating
Exfoliate the entire body using a generous amount of exfoliating product, paying particular attention to elbows, knees, hands, feet and ankles. Once the product has been rubbed thoroughly into the skin it can either be mitted, sponged or rinsed off. Dry the skin thoroughly.

Step 2: Moisturising
Apply moisturising body lotion all over the body, paying particular attention to drier areas including the elbows, knees, ankles, feet and hands. Leave to absorb thoroughly.

Step 3: Fake Tan Application
(a) Wear gloves to protect the hands from staining.
(b) Apply a small amount of fake tan to the fingertips, and apply to the face in small circular movements. Blend the product over the entire face, as if applying foundation. (c) Apply minimum product around the eyebrows and hair line, to the ears and behind the ears.
(d) Apply the product evenly to the neck and shoulders, again working in small circular movements down towards the arms.
(e) Bend the elbows, and apply minimum product to elbows working down towards the lower arm and apply evenly.
(f) Apply product to breast area if required working down towards the stomach.
Bend knees and sweep only minimum product over knees.
(g) Apply a generous amount of product evenly to upper and lower legs but again using minimum products over the ankle.
(h) Sweep minimal fake tan over the feet, avoiding contact with the nails and soles of the feet as this may cause staining.
(i) Ask someone to help you apply self tan to your back.
(j) Take off one glove and sweep it across the other hand. Take off the second glove and sweep it over the other hand gently. Avoid getting product on the nail plate and palms of the hands as this causes staining.

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Step4: Allow to dry thoroughly without coming into contact with water

While Tan Develops

(a) Wear loose clothing and no footwear if possible
(b) Avoid perspiration by avoiding exercise and heat
(c) Keep the skin completely dry
(d) Do not apply any other toiletries or beauty products
(e) Do not shower for at least 6-8 hours. Preferably apply before bed and shower in the morning.

After the tan has developed avoid using the following beauty products:

(a) Harsh exfoliating products and facial scrubs
(b) Products that contain AHA’s
(c) Body brushes / loofahs / mitts

Gently pat the skin dry after showering, do not rub. Avoid excessive use of soaps. Avoid waxing, shaving or bleaching. Avoid swimming as this will shorten the life of the tan, and will lighten the colour.

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Wedding Tanning Tip 1 – Get Scrubbing!
Exfoliate well before tanning to prepare the skin by getting rid of all the dead skin cells to reveal the soft glowing new layer of skin beneath.

Wedding Tanning Tip 2 – Test The Colour Before Your Big Day
If you’re having a professional spray tan applied, always test it fully well before your wedding day to ensure you’re happy with the colour and end result, and the skills of the person who applies it.

Wedding Tanning Tip 3 – Don’t Leave it Until The Last Minute!
Don’t apply fake tan the night before your wedding, in case you miss anywhere. Always apply a few days before the wedding to achieve the most natural result on the big day. If you must apply the night before, or on the day of the wedding, choose a self tanner with no guide colour or fragrance (like Famous Dave’s Moisture Tan), to ensure it doesn’t rub off on your dress or clash with your perfume.

Wedding Tanning Tip 4 – Use Only a Quality Fake Tan Product
Choose a long-lasting tanner (such as Famous Dave’s Tanning Mousse) that will not go patchy, streaky, or wear off a couple of days after application. This will ensure your tan lasts not only through your wedding day but also well into your honeymoon.

Wedding Tanning Tip 5 – Watch Your Hands!
Take extra care and attention when applying the tanner to your hands – you don’t want any tell-tale marks on show whilst all your guests are wanting to see your wedding ring.

Wedding Tanning Tip 6 – Control Your Bridesmaids!
Don’t mix & match – Make sure your bridesmaids all use the same quality self tanner as you, after all you don’t want one of them standing out looking bright orange in your wedding photos!

Follow these simple tips and it will help to ensure you achive the most natural-looking colour tan on your wedding day, and are not left running around at the last minute still trying to prepare.

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The simplest way is to use a self tanning mitt. Use the mitt initially to apply the self tan all over the body. The mitt will hold a certain amount of the self tan lotion within the sponge - enough so that after you’ve finished applying tan to your body you’ll have enough left in it to brush over the backs of your hands and give them a nice light natural looking colour without any streaks. Be careful on the dry areas (such as the knuckles) that you don’t apply too much pressure as by doing so may mean too much tan is absorbed resulting in too dark a tan developing in these areas alone.

If you don’t have a self tanning mitt, try putting a small amount of self tanner on the back on one of your hands, then gently rub the backs of both hands together in circular motions watching that the lotion absorbs evenly and covers all the desired places.

These methods will help ensure your hands develop the same colour as the rest of your body and you have a natural-looking all-over tan.

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