The Secret To Applying Self Tanners…

I KNOW, your first thought is of an orange, right? Hahaha! Well, let me change that for you, maybe..

I have been using self tanners for soo long now. Well, let’s see, I started using them in the 8th grade, and I am now a bit over 30, GULP.. So, I have tried them ALL! I will let you know which ones I recommend and which ones I don ‘t.

First, Which Ones Are The Best? Which Ones Suck?

Here we go:

1. QT, umm, I HOPE they DON’T make that one anymore. That was my FIRST one I ever used, and YES, I was an orange and so were the palm of my hands! I read the directions, but still forgot to wash them. I remember going to school, and a cute boy asked me “What happened to your hands” and I just said “Oh, I was working in my dads shop, and they got stained” I was mortified to say the least! NEVER again did I forget to wash my hands!!!

2. Avon SSS self tanner with firm cream..

Ok I sell Avon, but HATE this stuff! Omgosh! When I “tried” to put it on, it like balled up on me and would NOT rub in all the way. The next day, I was stained in various shades of brown, but ONLY splotches, some parts of me were still pale as can be with a few moles here and there..

3.L’Oreal Paris Sublime Self-Tanning Lotion

They have different “Sublime” self tanners, but the one I DO NOT like is the one in the orange tube. It has great color, but is soooo greasy and does not sink into your skin ever! It rubs off on everything and the smell drives me MAD!

Ones I DO like:

1. Jergens Glow Daily Moisturizer

The one that lets you get tan gradually in three days. I LOVE the stuff! It smells GREAT and does not really change smells when it starts to color you like most of them do. It has a natural tone and is not orange at all.

2. L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Tinted Lotion

This one I do like. It is tinted so you can put it on effortlessly. It smells nice and absorbs VERY quickly and DOES NOT get on my clothes, YAY!!!

3. Avon SSS Spray self tanner

LOVE this stuff too! But ONLY the spray one, not the lotion one. It sprays on awesome and the color is flawless, literally!

Now, The Secrets!

The secret I found when doing your hands is this:

Exfoliate them

After putting on self tanner on body, wash them thoroughly

Then, take an old rag (preferably one you don’t care that gets stained) make sure it is DRY and squirt a little bit of self tanner on the rag.

Apply the self tanner on the tops of your hands using the rag, so your fingers/palms don’t get “colored“.

Then, I use a TINY bit of lotion on my hands to ensure a very nice glow, works for me every time!

I know the hands are the HARDEST part to apply self tanner to, that is why I added this bit of advice!

For your body:

Always remember to apply self tanner to freshly cleaned skin that has been exfoliated, for best results.

Apply a small amount of regular lotion to elbows, knees and ankles (basically anywhere you have rough skin). This makes it less likely to get more tan then the rest of your body.

Now I think you are set! Faux Tan here you come!!

**Just remember to wash your hands!!!**

Do You Have Any Self Tanning Advice To Share?

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