Spring is here, the sun’s rays are finally starting to break through the clouds in recent days, temperatures are rising… It’s finally the opportunity to ditch your tights. If you like tanned complexions, you certainly want to take the self-tanner out of the closet to give a little color to those legs that haven’t seen the sun for many months. Its use is nevertheless sometimes tedious: poorly applied, or applied to skin that is not well prepared, the result may lack homogeneity. Who has never had marks on their fingers, ankles or knees?
Self-tanner: what to do for an even, long-lasting tan
In an article published by The media Well and good, experts explain how to properly prepare your skin for self-tanning, whether it is done in salons by professionals, or at home, yourself. The objective? Obtain impeccable results that last as long as possible and fade evenly.
“Drink more water and hydrate more than usual during the week before application” says Courtney Claghorn, co-founder of Sugared and Bronzed, a self-tanner and spray tan brand. This improves the appearance of your skin and makes it more hydrated and luminous. The result will therefore be prettier. The day before application, it is advisable to shave if you are used to removing your hair. Be careful, it is best not to use a razor with a slippery strip. This leaves a film on the skin and can make the tan less uniform. If you wax, do it 48 hours before self-tanning.
What clothes to wear when you have applied self-tanner?
Finally, it is recommended to exfoliate your skin preferably with a mechanical formula, that is to say with grains, advises the specialist. This helps eliminate dead cells and provide smooth skin with a tan that will last longer. When you apply the self-tanner, you must do so on clear skin without having applied any lotion, cream, deodorant or perfume. Finally, wear loose, covering and dark clothing during the exposure time.
Source: Getting a Spray Tan? Here’s How To Prep for Best Results, Well and good.