Wedding season has officially begun and not everyone is at their full tan potential yet. At least not over here in New York! And now that I’m older, I’m so aware of not letting my skin get too much sun. Remember the days of just letting yourself roast with your girls not he beach until you could hardly tell who’s who!? I wish I could take all those days of damaging my skin back. So I’m sharing a quick and easy routine to get your skin glowing for those major events you have coming up without the damage.
BEFORE APPLYING SUNLESS TANNER:
- SHOWER
- SHAVE
- EXFOLIATE (make sure to really exfoliate all over, even your feet and hands, to get your tan as even as possible)
- DO NOT MOISTURIZE before applying a sunless tanner
APPLYING A SUNLESS TANNER:
If you have been following me for a bit than you know I’ve been obsessed with this Josie Maran oil based tanner from Sephora! Guys, its soooo good. It goes on smooth, even and streak free! The mit that is sold with it is so soft and makes applying this tanner quick and easy.
- Pour a small amount of oil on the mit and start using a circular motion to apply the product. (I always go from feet-head). Keep adding more product to the mit as you work your way up your body.
- Make sure your using a full length mirror so you can tell the spots you’ve missed. The best part is that if you missed a spot, the mit allows you to apply some more to that area without noticing lines or streaks!
- Make sure you are getting the back of your body! If you can’t reach yourself, have someone help. Eventually you’ll learn to maneuver your body to reach.
- The most asked question I get is-“Do you apply this oil to your face?” YESSSS! I love the glow it gives my face. However, I do it last so that I don’t have to add any more product to the mit. It’s already saturated in enough oil for to do a quick and even swipe all over my face. It never clogs my pores or makes me break out.
AFTER APPLYING SUNLESS TANNER:
- Let the product dry for a minute and then you’re all ready to get dressed! I usually apply mine before bed and let it set in overnight.
- DO NOT EXFOLIATE. I hate not exfoliating, so I only stop until the event I have is over. And even while still exfoliating after that, this tan lasts a solid week before fading.
- MOSTUIRZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE- keeping your skin hydrated is so important no matter what, but especially after you have applied a sunless tanner. I’m obsessed with body whips, body creams, and body oils to keep my skin fresh and glowing.
**TIP: don’t be nervous- just go for it! This process will take you no time at all and you’ll be glowing all week.
HAPPY TANNING BABES.
XOXO
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