Here's an inside secret: The best way to get a natural-looking glow with self-tanning products is to layer. "I'll plan ahead and layer my tanning over a few hours," Read says. "I'll put one layer on then wait 30 to 40 minutes, then put on a second layer and wait another 30 minutes, then I'll apply a third layer.
You can speed up this process by regularly showering and exfoliating gently if you are trying to remove your fake tan, but typically it is easier just to let your tan fade naturally. Washing off your guide colour is something that normally needs to be done 12-24 hours after you have applied your fake tan.
When you get a spray tan and then use a blow dryer on hot heat to dry off, depending on how warm or hot it is, it will not allow the tan to absorb properly on the skin. Actually at that point heat will set it and speed up the process. It's the solution that will spoil in it's containers if it get hot.
Shower from 1 – 3 hours after your spray tan, 1 for a lighter tan, 2 for a natural tan and 3 for a darker tan. The bronzer washes off and there is NO colour after the shower. This is normal and the tan will continue to develop after the shower and will be fully developed in around 8 hours.
As Superdrug launches its darkest fake tan, and St Tropez release its darkest self tan yet, we're set to look more tan-tastic than ever before! Tanorexics rejoice, a deep bronzed tan is THE must-have look for the summer, and now you can go darker than ever before!
The 10 Best Tricks for Making a Fake Tan Look Totally Natural
- Get a Close Shave Before Adding Color.
- Get Your Tanning Mitt Ready.
- Pick the Kim Kardashian-Approved Self-Tanner.
- Or See Where You've Applied With A Tinted Formula.
- Wait A Day, Then Use Moisturizing Shaving Cream.
- Don't Forget to Blend Feet Tan Lines.
- Mistakes Happen: Even It Out With Baked Bronzer.
Apply up-to two layers of product over one or two nights, is key to achieving the stunning sun-kissed finish. A deeper golden-goddess tan is gorgeous as a nighttime look. Layering self-tan applications over 2-3 nights before a big event will give a gradual, natural looking, strong tan.
I personally love self-tanning, but if you don't, and prefer to head in for a spray tan, then that's totally fine! If the salon doesn't have a darker solution, and you're not interested in self-tanning, then you can totally try spray tanning 2 days in a row. Once you've had the second spray tan done, watch your skin.
If you've over-splodged it with the tanner here's a guide on the best way to fix a patchy tan.
- Exfoliate. Combine brown sugar and lemon juice to create a home made exfoliator.
- Cleanse. Cleanse darker patches and dampen down richer colour areas with a face wipe.
- Sweat it out.
- Gradual tanner.
"I'd recommend using a self tan once or twice a month to give a strong hit of colour and an instant confidence boost," Emma said. She added: "Then switch your usual moisturiser for a gradual tanning product, and applying two to three times a week to keep your tan lasting for longer."
Apply ST. We recommend you apply a ST. TROPEZ Self Tan product to the lighter areas with a cotton bud and allow to dry. Leave for at least 8 hours and then wash away the guide colour.
Overall Opinion: St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse is one of our favorite mousse or foam products and is a great choice for shorter-term needs like a vacation, trip to the beach or a night out. This product smells really good, is super easy to apply, and dries extremely fast.
I prefer using the St Tropez Self Tanning Mitt to help apply the tanning mousse. Apply one pump at a time and apply in sections. Make sure to keep rubbing and use less product around knees, elbows, feet and hands. I find it works best to apply at night and sleep with the tan on.
ST. TROPEZ SELF TAN contains a higher concentration of the tanning agent (DHA), which provides a natural looking tan that lasts up to 5 days after just one application. Gradual Tan can be applied daily or every other day to build greater depth of colour, but it will not develop as dark as a Self Tan product.
Many socks can actually work pretty much like a mitt, allowing you to apply self-tanner without over-tanning your hands. It's usually best to turn your sock inside out, apply the self-tanner directly to your skin, and then spread it out using the sock.
None of the active ingredients in St. Tropez have any known toxicity. All our tanning products are formulated with Vegan friendly and 100% naturally derived DHA.
Shave. Unless you don't mind being hairy for a few days, shave immediately before applying self-tanner. The reason: Shaving your body in the day or two after applying self-tanner can strip away the color. If you wax, make sure to do so at least 48 hours before applying self-tanner to avoid skin irritation.
As for when you can repeat this process, typically you can use self-tanner every day or every other day until you reach your desired level of color and then once or twice a week to help maintain the results.
Product Mixing
Mixing products will usually have the best results when combining “bases” within the same brand. Using the same brand means the product will be stable (so no adverse skin reactions or fluro orange results). So, a product range such as b. tan is the perfect example.SELF-TANNER HACK #7: MIX IT WITH MOISTURIZER
What you can do: If you're using a self-tanner lotion, dilute it with a moisturizer when applying to these areas to help make the color appear a little lighter.If you don't store your fake tan properly it can oxidise. Oxidation is the inclusion of oxygen into the product, and it's this which will turn your fake tan green as it breaks down the DHA. To avoid this you should store your product in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
Can't have a spray tan done once a weekyou need to look after your skin. Your skin will naturally shed over five to ten days, and no self-tan will last longer than ten days. During the summertime, it sheds quicker because you're sweating, and you're in and out of swimming pools and the ocean.
10 Ways To Make Your Spray Tan Last Longer
- Prep.
- Timing is everything.
- Hair removal counts.
- Wash off deodorant and make-up.
- Let it dry.
- Shower savvy.
- Moisture, moisture, moisture.
- Upkeep.
