Sun-free tanning

The heathy way to get a tan is to get a sun-free or fake tan. Over the years I have tried several different brands, but my favourite to date is He-Shi Self Tan. It comes in three forms- gel, mousse or liquid. My favourite is the gel as it's easy to apply and I like the consistency, plus it works well on the face. 

Tan kit £17.50 (reg. £39.50) buy the tanning gel and receive the Exfoliating Bodywash and Moisturizing Soufflé free! 

Five easy steps for a sun-free tan: 

1. Exfoliate your whole face and body. I use Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant £41.30 for the face and He-Shi's Exfoliating Bodywash £11.00 on the body. 

2. After showering off the exfoliant I use the He-Shi tanning mitt £4.50 (you can wash this and use it again & again) and the He-Shi Face & Body Tanning Gel £17.50. You don't need much gel per body part as a little goes a long way especially once some of the gel gets absorbed into the mitt. I always start with my face using the size of about a 5p and work it into the hairline, over the eyes, behind the ears and down the neck- white patches aren't a good look! For the other body parts work about the size of a 20p to start and add more if necessary. I work methodically down the body- arms, torso, back, bum and legs. 

3. Once the tan is applied go over the areas that develop quicker with a moisturiser. Around the eye area I use Dermalogica's Multivitamin Power Firm £38.00 and on feet, knees, elbows, and hands I use He-Shi Soufflé Moisturiser £11.00 

4. Allow the tan to develop for 6-8 hours without getting wet or going in direct sunlight because fake tan doesn't have any sun protection factor (SPF) in it. Make sure you wear dark loose clothing as tight fitting clothing (ie bra) will rub and disturb the outcome of your tan. 

5. When you shower after tanning make sure you pat yourself dry not to rub any of the tan off and moisturiser to prolong the tan and keep skin soft. 

Always remember to wear an SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. My favorite is Dermalogica's Protection 50 Sport spf50. Enjoy a healthy glow all year round with out the sun damage and pigmentation by using a sun-free tanning regime.