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Tips to the Perfect Sunless Tan | Kylee Ann Bride Tip | Guest Blog

Tips to the Perfect Sunless Tan

Thank you for one of our favorite clients and supporters for supplying us with the tips for a perfect sunless tan! Lindsee Jean is a pro at all things beauty and knows all the best ways to help our brides gain a glowy tan without any skin damage! Enjoy!

Exfoliate

Prepping your skin before using a sunless tanner will give you the best and longest lasting result. Ditch those dry patches of skin and start with a smooth, even surface by exfoliating prior to application. Using body scrubs, loofas and exfoliating mitts in the shower will slough off dry dead skin that would normally lead to a splotchy, uneven tan. Shaving will also help to create the perfect surface for applying your tanner.

Moisturize

Take the time to moisturize the extra dry areas of your body such as elbows, knees, ankles, feet, wrists, knuckles and armpits creases. Don’t skip this step! The tanner will naturally stick to these areas but moisturizing them first will soften the intensity of the tanner as it processes. Apply any type of lotion to these areas and allow them to dry completely before applying the tanner.

Color Test

Test those tanners! Choose a couple of tanners and apply a small amount of each to an inconspicuous area to see how the different tones will process on your skin. This takes some planning ahead and a little patience but could potentially save you from Cheeto colored zebra stripes.

Application

There are so many different sunless tanners on the market such as; lotions, foams, aerosols and liquids. They each require a specific application process. Save yourself the trouble and always READ the label. Lotions are generally a more user-friendly option. They don’t typically require a mitt and can be blended into the skin quickly and easily. Foams and liquids usually yield a more intense, instant color result and are almost always tinted. The tint acts as a color guide in the tanner to help you see where you’ve applied the tanner and what areas need more attention. The guide will rinse off when you shower but don’t panic, it’s just the guide rinsing off not your tan. These types of tanners dry more quickly and are less forgiving than lotions in the application process. Always use a mitt with liquids and foams for a more even tan and to prevent stains on your hands. With these tanners be sure to apply less product around the neck, face, hands and feet. It will give a more naturally looking tan. If using an aerosol shake well and keep the bottle at an equal distance from your body with each pass. For the best result, whatever tanner you use, allow it to dry completely before dressing. Using a fan or hair dryer will speed up this process and help the tanner to set. Wear loose fitting, dark colored clothing following application to prevent the color from rubbing off or staining. Keep out of water for 8-12 hours.

Regrets

In the event of an orangey disaster you can remove a good amount of the damage by mixing lemon juice, salt and a little baking soda and scrub, scrub, scrub! You should be able to erase those mistakes. Avoid self-tanning for the first time the night before a big event, ah-hem wedding, give yourself time to practice!

Now that you are beautifully bronzed, your tan should last 2-5 days depending on the product. Tan enhancing moisturizers are available, where tanners are sold, and will extend your tan. Avoid exfoliating or using coarse loofas and sponges in between applications and apply tanner as needed for touch ups. Enjoy your sun free glow!

 

April 10, 2018

Kylee Ann Team

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