How to prepare your skin for a fake tan

Preparing your skin before you self-tan is one of the key aspects to achieving a jaw dropping, long lasting fake tan that will be the envy of all your friends. Follow the steps and fake tan tips below and you will be well on your way to becoming a bronzed summer beauty.

- Exfoliate

- Cleanse skin

- Moisturize

- Vaseline or barrier cream to the hairline and eyebrows

Step 1 - Exfoliate your Skin

Having gorgeous, clean skin is great but not if there are lots of dead skin cells determined to cling onto it! Exfoliation removes dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, unclogs your pores and prevents uneven skin tone which is, as you can imagine, of upmost importance when self-tanning. Exfoliate in the shower or bath by using a loofa and some heavenly body scrub to get the ultimate results. However, if you would prefer to try dry skin brushing instead, then sit naked in the bath or shower and use a good body brush on your skin to make long brush strokes in the direction of the heart. This not only removes dead skin cells but filters toxins and helps to fight the much feared cellulite too. Bonus!

Step 2 - Cleanse your Skin

Before applying fake tan it’s vitally important to have clean skin. By making sure you have a relaxing bath or shower with some of your favourite spa products and using a good cleanser on your face you will make sure you have thoroughly eliminated all residual dust and dirt as well as dead skin cells. It’s the perfect way to follow on from exfoliation or dry skin brushing and really makes sure your skin is summer fresh and ready for the next part of the fake tanning process.

Step 3 - Moisturising

By making sure your skin is well moisturised and hydrated you will have a better chance of applying an even self-tan that lasts. Use an oil free moisturiser to make sure that it doesn’t create a barrier to the fake tan.

Step 4 - Take care of your Hair Line and Eyebrows

If you have fair hair and eyebrows prevent them from being stained by the fake tan by applying a little Vaseline or any other barrier cream to the hairline and the eyebrows. Remember, ensuring you have the best fake tan ever means paying attention to details!

Products to help prepare your skin...

SUGAR BUFF
SUGAR BUFF
SUGAR BUFF
Sugar Body Scrub
US$48.00
| 220g / 7.76oz
DUVET
DUVET
DUVET
Hydrating Body Cream
US$54.00
| 180 ml / 6 fl.oz.