Swimsuit Season Is Here; Tan Without Exposing Yourself To The Sun
This week marks the official beginning of summer.
Especially here in California, we really do enjoy our golden glow! Unfortunately, 90% of the aging factor is caused by UVA and UVB exposure. The good news is auto-bronzers have a come a millennium from where they were a few years ago; gone are the days of embarrassing orange streaks and palms. Nowadays, the golden brown tan that used to take 2 – 3 weeks sitting out in the sun can be achieved indoors in 2 – 3 hours with a high quality self-tanner.
A few simple steps will help ensure a smooth, even tan.
- Start with a tinted auto-bronzer so you can immediately see where you are placing it, and easily correct mistakes if any.
- Exfoliate in the shower with a loofah or loofah mitts, especially around the elbows and knees.
- Place a small amount of your daily moisturizer or lotion on elbows, knees, belly button, and top of feet to create a thin barrier.
- Use gloves to apply auto-bronzer evenly and eliminate excess with a cloth.
Among the many excellent self-tanning products available, my recommendation is the St. Tropez brand for the most natural-looking color and a long-time favorite of celebrities and models.
