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GET YOUR GLOW ON: SELF-TANNING TIPS
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Over the past few months, the beauty bartenders have provided some wonderful guides and product recommendations for self-tanning. Today, I’d like to share a few additional tricks to help you get the most out of that healthy summer tan. Follow these tips to further the longevity of your faux glow!
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Do not use oils on your skin. I know, this is a bummer. Unfortunately, oil-based products will make your color fade much faster. Instead, keep your skin hydrated with a light, oil-free lotion.
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Apply Vaseline to your knees, feet, elbows, and ankles before using a self-tanner. These areas absorb product much more than average, which often leads to a patchy, uneven tan.
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Use a fine spray mist tanner for those hard to reach places on your body, like your back.
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Its no secret that you need to exfoliate before you tan. I’ve found that the best pre-tan exfoliator is just some used coffee grounds, All you need to do is mix them with a body wash. Or for the most effective dead skin sloughing experience, use them alone with water.
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Did your tan leave you with orange palms or a streaky surface? Try baking soda and lemon. Or if you want to wash off your tan immediately, use one of those bar soaps you find at a hotel. It may sound strange, but I always take them with me. After applying my tan, I wash my hands with the hotel soap, and it cleans off any excess product perfectly.
Did I miss any of your favorite tips for self-tanning? I’d love to hear all of your tricks in the comments section!
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Miki Nyckel | Beauty BartenderMiki is a cheerful, gracious, perfectly imperfect Mom of one pre-teen boy, and two pups. She enjoys law enforcement, fitness, and all things beauty. Her first career was as a cosmetician, being trained by several mainstays in the industry. Hailing from Canada, Miki brings a northern perspective to The Beauty Bar.