Hey friends! I’m a little nervous about today’s post! I’ve gotten a ton of questions on if and how I apply self tanner, but I’m not an expert! So first things first, this is what I’ve been doing for the past few years and it’s worked for me, but if you have any additional self tanning tips and tricks I would LOVE to hear them! I’m sure there are things I don’t know! Self tanning takes a little practice, but has been a life saver for me, especially as a busy mom who literally never has time to get a spray tan! Sometimes I’ll get around to making a tanning appointment (usually in the winter) but most of the time this is what I’ve been doing!
I’ve tried a TON of self tanners and lately I’ve been using Loving Tan 2 Hr Express. This is by far my favorite tanning mouse! I use the dark/ultra dark, but if you have light skin I might start with the medium.
Self Tanning Tips & Tricks
1.Exfoliate
Always shower and exfoliate your whole body before applying self tanner! It will help your lotion apply evenly.
2. To Moisturize or Not To Moisturize?
Don’t moisturize your body before applying tanning lotion. Your lotion won’t absorb nearly as well, so make sure you skip the lotion if you’re planning on self tanning. I do, however, moisturize my face before applying self tanner to my face! I also apply lotion to my elbows, toes and heels to make sure the tanner doesn’t get too dark in those dry areas. I love using Honest lotion, it’s my favorite.
3. Dry Your Skin
After showering, make sure you wait a bit before applying any self tanner. You want your skin to be completely dry before starting!
4. Use a Tanning Mitt
ALWAYS, always, always use a tanning mitt! Here is a really cheap one I use and love. A tanning mitt is so vital for a few reasons. If you don’t use a mitt, your hand will get super orange, and nobody needs that! It will also make your tanning lotion blend 100x better and keep you from getting any streaks.
5. Finish with Spray
I usually finish by spraying my face with the St. Tropez Bronzing Mist, just to make sure I get a more flawless, perfect finish especially on my face.
That’s it! Super easy, cheap, and it works! Let me know if you have any new self tanning tips and tricks for me, I’d love to hear them!!
Thanks for stopping by! xx
