How to Get a Fake Tan That Looks Real
Exfoliate your whole face and body., Apply moisturizer to the driest parts of your skin, as these tend to absorb tanner better than other parts., Apply your self-tanner., Let your skin fully dry before putting on clothes, getting in bed, or going in...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Exfoliate your whole face and body.
Use a daily lotion that has AHA (an exfoliating ingredient) and use it daily for one or two weeks in advance for soft, and exfoliated skin. , Get your elbows, knees, ankles, toes, and knuckles. , Choose one that goes with your skin color: light for fair skin, light/medium for skin that burns then turns tan, medium for normal tan skin, and deep dark for those with a naturally dark complexion.
Put on a pair of gloves and start rubbing a small amount evenly over face and body.
If you feel like gloves give you less-than-even application, use your bare hands.
Lotion them regularly first, apply tan, then wash and exfoliate thoroughly. ,,, or buy a tanning correcter/remover. , People will wonder how in the world you do it! , The stronger the better, since you want the dark coffee color on your skin. -
Step 2: Apply moisturizer to the driest parts of your skin
Then, mix it with a white, unscented body lotion.
Stir until completely combined. , This will allow you to store the excess lotion for use at a later time. , Repeat at least once a week for best results. -
Step 3: as these tend to absorb tanner better than other parts.
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Step 4: Apply your self-tanner.
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Step 5: Let your skin fully dry before putting on clothes
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Step 6: getting in bed
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Step 7: or going in the pool/shower.
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Step 8: If you end up with missed spots
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Step 9: spray that spot with a spray-on tanner.
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Step 10: If it is too dark in one area
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Step 11: use a lightening product such as lemon
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Step 12: toothpaste
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Step 13: strawberries
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Step 14: Go to the beach and flaunt that tan!
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Step 15: Brew a pot of coffee.
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Step 16: Let cool.
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Step 17: Pour into a bottle.
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Step 18: Apply all over your body and let dry.
Detailed Guide
Use a daily lotion that has AHA (an exfoliating ingredient) and use it daily for one or two weeks in advance for soft, and exfoliated skin. , Get your elbows, knees, ankles, toes, and knuckles. , Choose one that goes with your skin color: light for fair skin, light/medium for skin that burns then turns tan, medium for normal tan skin, and deep dark for those with a naturally dark complexion.
Put on a pair of gloves and start rubbing a small amount evenly over face and body.
If you feel like gloves give you less-than-even application, use your bare hands.
Lotion them regularly first, apply tan, then wash and exfoliate thoroughly. ,,, or buy a tanning correcter/remover. , People will wonder how in the world you do it! , The stronger the better, since you want the dark coffee color on your skin.
Then, mix it with a white, unscented body lotion.
Stir until completely combined. , This will allow you to store the excess lotion for use at a later time. , Repeat at least once a week for best results.
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