Sunless Tan Sunday Summer prep

Over the years I have experimented with various sunless tanning methods. Basically it breaks down into two categories 1.DIY or 2. Pay the pros! Under those categories for DIY you have options galore to choose from such as lotions, sprays, gels, towels, foam, and powder then under pay the pros you have sprays plus attention.

There are always pros and cons to every situation, but my fav way to get my glow on is to use St. Tropez Tanning Moose

Source: sephora.com via Sprial on Pinterest

St Tropez is an awesome brand for  DIY tanning and you can get many many tans from this bottle. 

If I go to the pros I use the Versa Spa machine at a local hair salon here is how to use one:



BUT the key to making EITHER of these options work is prep.  You need to prep your skin before going there and a lot of times I hear people say that you need to exfoliate but there is much much more.  Here is what I do step by step because I think the word exfoliate can throw some people off.

Before applying any tanning product to your skin - Do the following (this is what I do):
STEP 1: As close to the time that you are going to apply the product take a shower (use a body sponge or lofa with your fav shower gel or soap I like the Buf-Puf Double-Sided Body Sponge )
STEP 2: During the shower shave any areas that you would normally shave (make sure you use thick shaving cream I like Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel, Sensitive Skin)
STEP 3: Apply a scrub and rub it all over your body (I like to use a simple mix of Extra Virgin olive oil and Sugar)
STEP 4: Shave again (TRUST me you will have super soft skin)
STEP 5: Dry off really well and do not put on any lotion except on areas like elbows, knees, fingers, and toes/bottoms of feet because you do not want those areas to get too much product and look way darker than anywhere else

After the product is applied:
STEP 1: Check for any areas that might look a little streaky and put some latex gloves on put a dime size amount of your fav lotion in your gloves rub all over to even out your product if you do not have gloves then use your hands but wash them ASAP or they will be stained
STEP 2: Do not use hot hot water showers/bath and apply lotion after every shower after to make your tan last longer

Hope this helps my friends that have been asking what I do not to look really streaked with my fake tans!  :)