5 Steps For Self Tanning This Winter

Step 1: Exfoliate Your Skin!

One of the most important steps in self-tanning is to exfoliate your entire body before you apply the tanner. If you skip this step you can risk having blotchy uneven tan results. Don’t forget your extra dry skin areas like knees and elbows.

Step 2: Gradually Tan

If you are as pale as I am, make sure you use a gradual self-tanner like the one we have at Charisma Skin. The ingredients in the Charisma Skin Sunless Tan react with your skin’s amino acids to produce a natural-looking tan. Your tone should be at it’s peak after about 5-7 days. Once you reach your peak, you should apply the lotion every other day to maintain your glow.

Step 3: Protect Your Hands - Wear Gloves!

Before you apply the sunless tanner, put on some latex-free gloves. The gloves will help your hands not soak up color meant for your body. If you don’t have gloves, make sure you wash your hands with soap as soon as you are finished applying your Sunless Tan. Don’t forget to put a bit of tanner on the top of each hand so they’re not completely pale.

Step 4: Broad Strokes

When applying the tanner, spread the product with broad uniform swipes in all directions on your body. For the dryer areas like knees and elbows, apply a little body lotion prior to your Sunless Tan. Sometimes these dry areas can absorb more color and be darker than other parts of the body.

Step 5: Streaks? Not To Worry.

If you end up with a few streaks, don’t worry. A jump in the shower should fade them away. If that doesn’t work, taking a bath with about a cup of milk actually helps break down the color with the lactic acid from the milk.