How to Get a Safe Summer Glow (Works Best on Fair Skin Tones)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Shave your legs in the shower.

   Make sure to use a new razor blade and shaving cream for the closest shave.
   
   This will help the tanner stick to your legs.
   
   It will also help remove bumpy skin for a more even application.
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   Step 2: Now exfoliate everywhere you will be applying self tanner

   Exfoliating will remove any previous self tanner and will stop color from collecting on your dry skin.
   
   This is an important step. , You don't want it to be too watery.
   
   Store it in a clean jar. , The steam will help it soak in and give you really soft skin.
   
   This will help prevent ingrown hairs, and sill soften pores so you don't have dark dots all over when you apply tanner. ,, This will help the self tanner be lighter and look natural in those areas, which are the driest and toughest, which makes the color dark and orange. , For a light glow, apply a daily-build tan lotion everywhere.
   
   These have the most natural looking color for fair skin.
   
   You could also apply a homemade self tanner, which isn't as good, however it doesn't smell and you can customize your color.
   
   Make sure you cover all over your body evenly. , Now spoon in some cocoa powder and mix until even and the color you desire.
   
   Store it in a safe place and use a light layer so it doesn't cake up.
   
   You could even mix in some body glitter to give your tan a healthy looking shine. , Take a matte foundation shade a little to dark for you and mix with your daily facial moisturizer and a clear oil-free primer.
   
   Make sure one of the ingredients has SPF in it! Apply evenly all over your face and blend into your hairline. (This may come off in the pool, so beware!) , Have fun this summer! And don't forget that fair skin is beautiful on it's own, as well!
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   Step 3: but spend a little extra time on elbows

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   Step 4: and feet

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   Step 5: which are the roughest areas.

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   Step 6: You can make your own body scrub by mixing granulated sugar with just enough olive oil

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   Step 7: lemon juice

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   Step 8: and a dab of vanilla extract to make it stick together.

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   Step 9: After you exfoliate apply body oil to your legs

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    Step 10: and elbows while still in the shower.

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    Step 11: Wash your body with a hydrating body wash to remove any shower oil

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    Step 12: previous tan

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    Step 13: and scrub left on your skin.

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    Step 14: As soon as you get out of the shower and dry off

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    Step 15: apply a thick body butter to your feet

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    Step 16: elbows

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    Step 17: and any other dry spots.

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    Step 18: Now it's time to apply your self tanner.

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    Step 19: To make your own self tanner

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    Step 20: take a plain body lotion and a bit of sunscreen and squirt the amount wanted into a jar.

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    Step 21: If you don't want to apply self tanner to your face

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    Step 22: make your own oil-free version!

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    Step 23: Now you are all done and have a light-medium golden tan!

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