Skin Care - Fake Tan Guide 

Fake Tan Guide For A Beautiful Tan

Nowadays, it’s kinder to your skin and just as sexy looking. Looking after your skin doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be pale and uninteresting.

Adding a healthy glow to your skin with a fake tan will make you appear more toned and attractive.

There’s also a super value Self Tanning Mousse Tri-Pak from Fake Bake to try, just scroll down the page to find out more about it.

Everything You Need To Know About Fake Tan

By Emma Kelly

Pale skin is supposed to be coming back in, but some people don't find pale so interesting. But as sunshine never seems to visit us in this country, and with the risks of sun exposure, many people will still agree that a golden tan looks fabulous.

It evens out the facial complexion, makes limbs appear longer and leaner, and sets off fantastic summer colours such as fuchsia and turquoise. A white dress always looks stunning when worn with a tan, and a black dress can look equally amazing against golden skin.

So what is the solution? Crack open a bottle of fake tan!

Fake tan has come a long way over the years. Gone are the days of smelling of old meat, with orange elbows and knees! Fake tans are more sophisticated, smell nice, and look a lot more natural. The only thing that can go wrong now is human error. Here are some tips on how to get the most natural looking tan.

• - Use the right tone - if you are naturally slightly dark, use a medium/dark and if you are naturally pale, use a light/medium.

• - Keep fake tan in the fridge, as it is full of botanicals it can go off fairly quickly.

• - Don't shave within 36 hours of application as this can cause spots.

• - Always use gloves to apply your fake tan.

• - Always moisturize before and after applying fake tan.

• - Prepare a few days before by exfoliating your skin.

• - Use a pumice stone on your ankles, elbows and knees to remove dry skin. These are the areas that get patchy the most.

• - Only use a very little fake tan. A little goes a long way. Too much will create streaks.

• - Applying 2 thin coats will give a much better tan than 1 thick coat. Never apply too much.

• - Start from the feet upwards. The legs are easier than the upper body and get you into the swing.

• - Using a sun bed after your fake tan has developed will produce a darker result.

• - Don't swim in a swimming pool when fake tanned as chlorine bleaches the skin. The sea is better.

• - Use a moisturizing product daily, that contains a littl...