fake tan tips!

[JaYB]

OK PEOPLE I NEED YOU TO SHARE YOUR BEST TIPS TO APPLYING A PERFECT FAKE TAN! FOR EXAMPLE STRAIGHT AFTER SHOWER OR ON DRY SKIN YADAYADA , im using dove summerglow (fake tan) for the first time and would like to get it perfect!

[crete]

not too sure but tiger 104 will give you the best advice im sure

[JaYB]

i forgot to say , your best step by step guide would be welcome!

[Betty Boop x]

The fake tans that are a moisturiser with a hint of fake tan in (e.g Johnsons Holiday skin, Dove summerglow etc) are harder to get wrong. Neither i or anyone else i know who has used these products has had a fake tan disaster with them.

So thats a good start . . .

Definatly the best thing to do before using fake tan is to have a shower and exfoliate. This means you have got rid of all the dead skin and you are applying the product to new skin.

This avoids getting blotchy patches of fake tan. As I said it is harder to do with the above products BUT as with all fake tans it is possible.

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[crete]

a wee tip if you overdo it on some areas like elbows ankles toothpaste takes it of

[Betty Boop x]

.Before you apply the tan though make sure your skin is properly dry after your shower as I find the product doesn't apply as well on wet or damp skin and it may go on more unevenly as it will absorb more in some places than others, which you don't want.

These products are really easy to apply so just use them as you would a 'normal' moisturiser - just rub it in evenly until its dry.

So my advice is to have a shower, make sure your skin is dried properly and then apply product evenly until it's dry.

I really don't think you can go wrong with these products if you do this, they are a god send!

So happy tanning and wait for the compliments about looking wel and healthy to come pouring in . . .

x

[jump79]

A step by step guide:

1) open bottle of Dove fake tan
2) put large glob of it on hand and massage over pale areas
3) leave to dry
4)Ta-Da!

[candybar]

the skin around elbows/ankles as someone said is dryer so you should use the fake tan along with moisturiser on these areas. heard from boots staff that you shouldnt apply the fake tan straight after a shower as skin needs to be slightly acidic to absorb it and produce the best results. perhaps wait for a few hours after a shower? good luck!

[gilby]

I usually apply mine in the evening. I put moisturiser on my ankles, knees, elbows and hands and then apply the fake tan. Leave it half an hour or so to dry before going to bed. in the morning i have a lovely tan!!