How to Get an Amazing Tan

My Dearest Beauties,

Oh yeah! It is beach season! We all start thinking of sunbathing, tans and tan lines. I have a few tips on how to get a fairly amazing tan. I will have to say it though I am not into tanning that much but if I am to do it I like to it right. Sun bathing can be harmful for your skin and protection is important.

As always, we have to start with preparation. A day or two before you plan on sunbathing or tanning; try to exfoliate all of your body thoroughly. This will give you a smooth surface by getting rid of the dead skin cells. This ensures that your tan will last longer as you are speeding up the cycle of cell reproduction by getting rid of the dead cells layer on your skin. If you’ve read my previous post on the best way to shave your legs you would know that my favorite body scrub is Clarins Smoothing Body Scrub for a New Skin. It is also very important that you maintain much hydrated skin with your regular body lotion.

Now, the fun part. When you are to pick a tanning oil or lotion, don’t choose the ones that have no SPF. Sun tanning is harmful for your skin in itself. When your selected oil/lotion has at least 6 or 8 SPF it makes all the difference. I personally find that I get a slight color change whilst avoiding getting burnt. I usually use Lancaster Silky Milk Fast Tan Optimizer SPF15 and/or Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimizer SPF 30. These will give you a healthy tan. If you want to get very dark then you have to visit the beach more often because these will work gradually. Make sure to drink lots of water and fresh juices while you are under the sun to maintain supple skin. I personally prefer healthy skin that toasted skin. 

It is obvious that the only way to avoid tan lines is to use the tiniest bikinis that have strapless tops. Try to go for your smallest suits at the beginning of the season to get a good base color.  

As for maintaining a beautiful tan I have two tips. First, when you jump in the shower, during tanning season, do not use a rough loofah instead spread your shower gel of choice with your hands all over your body. Immediate exfoliation will not let your tan last long. Second, it is crucial that you use after sun lotion to maintain hydrated skin (they are also great to keep fresh skin). I have two favorites, After-Sun Care Lotion by Avène and Daily Milky Care After Sun by Vichy.

Last but not least, if you decide to sun tan, please make sure not to let your face unprotected. Use your daily sun block all up to your neck. I know you will end up being two colors but that can be fixed in your makeup routine. Premature wrinkled skin is not something we want, and I say “we” because I’m sure!

Here are the links to all the products:

Silky Milk Fast Tan Optimizer SPF15

http://www.lancaster-beauty.com/content/silky-milk-fast-tan-optimizer-spf15

Satin Sheen Oil Fast Tan Optimizer SPF30

http://www.lancaster-beauty.com/content/satin-sheen-oil-fast-tan-optimizer-spf30

Smoothing Body Scrub for a New Skin

http://int.clarins.com/Exfoliating-Body-Scrub/C020201001,en,pd.html?start=1

After-Sun Care Lotion

http://www.aveneusa.com/products/categories/sun-care/after-sun-care-lotion-400ml

Daily Milky Care After Sun

http://www.vichy-me.com/products/sun_care/capital_soleil/daily_milky_care_after_sun/34/en-US/product.aspx

Tell me about your tanning routines in the comments below.

Gros Bisous,

Samar oo

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