How to Apply Self-Tanner, Streak Free
Bella Breakdown
Doesn’t a nice golden tan sound heavenly? Too bad the summer sun it’s in full swing just yet. Instead, some of our resourceful Bellas are turning to self-tanning, a great solution when applied correctly. Here are some tips on getting the best self-tan.
All you’ll need is:
- exfoliating body scrub
- self tanner
- cloth or towel
You’re going to start by exfoliating with your body scrub all over. Dead skin cells turn darker than the rest of your skin, that why we want to scrub them all away before we begin for a nice even color.
Resist the urge to moisturize afterwards because this will block your tannins from developing.
Next, begin to apply your self tanner in a circular motion, this helps the active ingredients absorb into the skin better. As a rule you’re going to use a grape sized amount of lotion to cover about half a limb.
Most importantly, be sure to wipe your knuckles, palms of your hands, knees and elbows with a damp cloth afterwards to avoid splotching, and try not to shower for 6-8 hours after you’ve applied your self tanner.
