You might be surprised to read a blog post about achieving the perfect tan and find out that our first advice is to avoid the sun, right? At Nuda we deeply believe the best tanning options in today’s market are sunless tanners.
As you might know, sun exposure is cumulative and can be very harmful to the skin. If you want skin damage and premature skin aging, stay in the sun! If not, keep reading this blog post for the safest sun exposure alternative!
2. EXFOLIATE TWO DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR APPLICATION
Make sure to exfoliate two days prior to your self tanning application and avoid harsh exfoliants. Nuda babes love our Body Exfoliant for its velvety and soft texture for the skin and because it can be applied both on the face and body. Using a high-quality exfoliant will help buff away dead skin cells and impurities and will avoid having a patchy tan when you apply your self tanner.
Make sure to avoid exfoliants containing mineral oil. Mineral oil can block your moisturizer and self tanner from properly penetrating your skin so this could affect your result and your satisfaction for your perfect glow!
Mineral oil can be displayed as Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Cera Microcristallina all of those should be avoided.
3. MOITURIZE, MOISTURIZE AND MOISTURIZE
Using a high-quality Body Cream is so life-changing in a self tan routine! Moisturizing your skin every day before and after your self tanner application will help nourish your skin and will make your fake tan last longer.
Extra tip: Apply your body lotion on drier areas of your body (knees, ankles, feet, elbows, and knuckles) right before applying your self tanner to avoid the driest areas to be darker. 4. USE A SELF TANNING MOUSSE INSTEAD OF A SELF TANNING LOTION
If you are a beginner in the self tanning game, opt for a self tanning mousse instead of a self tanning lotion.
Nuda’s Self Tanning Mousses are offered in three different shades to make sure the result will look natural on all skin tones. Our formulas offer a bronzer that will disappear after a shower to guide you while you apply the product. Choosing the right mousse for you will then make it easier for you to apply (especially when applied with an applicator mitt or tanning mitt) than a lotion which is transparent on the skin. But, if you want a gradual tan, mixing your self tanning lotion to your body cream can be a great option! 5. USE A GENTLE BODY WASH
After your self tanner application, you want to make sure you use a gentle body wash that won’t be too harsh on your skin especially if you have sensitive skin as it will make your tan disappear quickly. Most soaps and body washes on the market are harsh and dry your skin, avoid them! Nuda’s Body Wash was formulated to suit the skin after a self tanning routine and it will help you maintain a streak-free and long-lasting tan.
