Self-tanners have come a long way since the human sweet potato look they imparted a few decades ago. And remember that awful chemical smell? Thanks to new tanning technology, today's formulas—sprays, lotions, foams, oils, masks, and wipes—are easier than ever to get right. And yet we're still finding dozens of ways to get them wrong. Here are the top tanning sins we tend to commit, and the rules we should be following for that perfect sun-kissed glow. Lose up to 25 pounds in 2 months—and look more radiant than ever—with the new Younger in 8 Weeks plan! Tropez tanning and skin finishing expert. Evans recommends St. When you slather self-tanner onto dry skin , two unfortunate things happen: Your skin absorbs extra DHA the active ingredient in tanner , which can turn you orange, and body parts that are naturally drier, such as elbows, knees, and ankles, can soak up more pigment.

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The easiest way to tan - just apply to skin, wash the palms of your hands and shower off after 10 minutes. Perfect for all skin tones and types, NKD SKN Pre Shower Tan will give a natural-looking, buildable glow and intense hydration without streaking or transferring onto clothing. With Odour Remove for zero smell, your tan will lasts up to 7 days and will fade perfectly with no patching. Use daily to gradually build a deeper tan. Apply to skin using long circular movements. Wash the palms of your hands immediately after application and then shower as normal after 10 minutes. Gently dry yourself, before getting dressed.
I'm no stranger to fake tanning. In fact, I actually have a bit of a complicated relationship with it. Suffice to say, I've probably spent a year's salary on an impressive mix of spray-tan packages, lotions, mousses, aerosols, oils, mitts, removers, and pretty much every other kind of treatment or paraphernalia associated with the art of self-tanning. I've honed my practice, and while I've actually been working to lessen my faux tanning it's a comfort blanket—what can I say? I've tried every self-tanning brand in the business, and I've experimented with virtually every SKU and formula from each. Being a beauty editor, I've also had the pleasure of meeting a healthy handful of the best spray-tan artists in the world—both the ambassadors and creators of top-selling brands. However, in trying harder to embrace my natural skin tone, it had actually been a hot second since I had applied self-tanner, let alone been sprayed by an industry-leading, celebrity-loved artist.