Skin Care - My Secret Too A Flawless Tan

I get loads of  questions and compliments all the time about my self tan!. Want to know my secret to a flawless tan? then just keep reading and i will tell you all my tips and tricks for a perfect tan.

1 - Before even think about self tanning i will exfoliate if you dont know what exfoliate is, its a deep cleanse of the skin using some kind of wash mit, wash brush, cloth or whatever you use to clean yourself, its best to be in a bath to let your skin properly soak but its not essential. Then after i have finished exfoliating i will shave! now shaving is a perfect step because it takes all the dead and loose skin away leaving you a nice smooth and clean canvas to work with!, If you remember on my earlier post 'A Beginners Guide to Self Tanning' you know not to moisturize after your bath/shower before self tanning because it prevents the developing process of the tan

2 - Ive tried so many tans and i've found 2 that works best for me -,
- St. Tropez, which is one of your more expensive UK high street self tans at about £10 or more it has more of a nice brown undertone, it can be maintained but does tend to go patchy over the course of 4/5 days which isnt to bad, and ofocurse my most current obsession Bondi Sands its an Australian tan this is more of your high end self tan costing about £15/£20 per product depending on where you shop.it can be sold either on the internet, it gives me the that perfect Italian yellow toned finish that ive always wanted, it can be maintained i once maintained this tan for about a week and  ahalf and it was still close to flawless, it doesnt go patchy or orange if you know what you're doing, definitely my holy grail self tan. If your on more of a budget though id say try something a little cheaper such as St. Moriz as its no more than £5 i personally found it wasn't the best quality and it made me look a little green, but that's my personal opinion overall an Ok self tan but i personally wont be purchasing it again.

3 - Right, now here is where we get into the more exciting stuff! once you've covered lets just say your neck and chest with the tan of your choice (use your tanning mitt to applicate) then get a unused buffing brush that you would normally use for makeup and while the self tan is still wet buff it all into the skin using the brush in nice circular motions everywhere until the tans is dry do the same everywhere else your applying your tan. Apply with your mitt evenly covering all the skin then blending it out with your buffing brush until the tan is all spread out evenly and dry then put some loose clothing on and leave over night! Remember to always shower in the morning but just have a look at my 'A Beginners Guide To Self Tanning' post if you want a more in depth application process.

So there you have it! my secret to a flawless tan is finally out! a 'Buffing Brush' you wouldn't think it was something so simple and easy would you?

If you have any problems or want just general advice on self tanning then email me at -,
-Deanreekie16@gmail.com

Thank You So Much For reading!xo

Skin Care - A Beginners Guide To Self Tanning

Alot of people are actually very scared and hesitant about the idea of self tanning mainly because they dont want to look like a big patchy orange! but this post is here to insure you dont turn into that big patchy orange that your so scared of!.

If your still hesitant about the whole self tan but still want that golden glow you can start with something a little bit lighter, a gradual tanning milk is a good way to go! but always remember with the tanning milk dont expect miracles it wont develop overnight like a self tan. It will take a few applications before you start to notice a change depending on your skin tone and type.

My first tip to all you beginners out there who are curious about the self tanning world and want to try please remember that a little product goes a LONG way if applicated and blended properly, remember you can always get some more if you need it, it wont run away when you aren't looking! also before self tanning remember to properly exfoliate your body and shave! exfoliating just properly cleanses and softens your skin, as shaving takes all the dead skin away and gives you a nice clean canvas to work from. When your out the shower/bath dont moisturize before tanning as it can stop the developing process of the tan and if any tan does develop it will be patchy and discolored.

My second tip would be if you want that perfect finish and application i would advise you to use a mitt or some kind of applicator, mitts/applicators aren't expensive, probably round about £5 will get you a decent mitt, but most tans come in a package with a mitt. Also for health reason remember to wash your mitt regularly. I personally wash mines after every second application, and from my experience id also advise you to get a mitt that's actually black, it lasts longer and takes longer for any /if any kind of discoloration to happen but there actually shouldn't really be a discoloration for a long time.

My third tip would be before self tanning use some kind of moisturizer or wax/vaseline on all the dry areas, so your knuckles the creases on the back of your hand, your elbow, your ankle, your knee just generally all the places the tan will over develop and cling too but only apply moisturizer, wax or vaseline to the places that are overly dry not your whole body.

My fourth tip is a simple one, whenever you wake up you will look a bit dark and patchy dont even bother looking, go straight in the shower and the shower basically takes off that layer of the bronzer/developer that is no longer needed! and please please please DO NOT rub the areas where you have self tanned, tan is so delicate under water and you will rub it all off and become very patchy! so dont rub and the same with drying yourself, DO NOT rub! you will rub your tan off and become very patchy! so just pat your skin until dry like i said your tan is very delicate when wet.

My fifth and last tip is to moisturize! moisturizing helps maintain a tan! moisturize every night ofr after every shower until your self tan is ready to come off! the longest I've maintained a tan for is about a week and a half, that's the perfect amount of time to keep that tan on for! then at the end of the week you just start again, following these tips and tricks!.

If you have any problems or want just general advice on self tanning then email me at -,
-Deanreekie16@gmail.com

Good Luck On Your Tanning Journey!
Thanks For Reading!.