Miracles may not come in jars, but a tube of self tanner comes pretty close. Besides banishing a weary pallor, a tanner evens out tone, hides imperfections and just makes everything look a whole lot better. The color should last at least three to five days or longer depending on which product you use; tanners containing high amounts of dihydroxyacetone – DHA – are usually the slowest to fade. If you fear that self-tanner is too tricky to apply, relax. Thanks to new formulas, getting a glow is easier than ever.
Exfoliate since it’s the key to even, long lasting color. But, also be sure to shave or wax before you tan. Removing hair soon afterward will remove the tan as well. And since self-tanner affects only the top layer of skin because the DHA causes a chemical reaction that darkens those cells of the epidermis, exfoliation will strip away color too. So skip the scrubbing for at least three days post-tan.
Formulas that are slightly bronzed make it easy to see where you already apply the tanner and which spots you’ve missed. Now, you have perfect legs so you can enjoy the sun while having fun in one of those Outer Banks rentals in Europe.
