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The Fake Tan Guide

15/05/2009

The sun’s out (well nearly!) and we all want to look glowing in our new summer wardrobe but maybe you don’t want to over indulge in those skin damaging UV rays.    Here, wantthelook.com helps you to transform your skin from pasty to sunkissed this summer the safe way with a great fake tan! . 

We’ve got a fantastic array of self-tan lotions, gels, mousses and sprays from Fake Bake online and in this guide we’ll tell you how to get the best fake tan with them.

To achieve an even and streak free fake tan you need to start by preparing the body! Make sure you shave your legs, exfoliate and moisturise thoroughly to ensure an even coverage. Dermalogica have an excellent range of body exfoliators and moisturisers that will leave your skin in tip-top tanning condition. Alternatively, try Fake Bake’s Passion Fruit Body Polish and Skin Smoothie.

Take your time when applying your fake tan and be sure to use plenty of it. Make sure that you work the product all over the body. People often forget about areas such as between their toes or fingers, or the backs of their arms. By missing these areas out and leaving the skin white it’s clear for all to see that your tan is a fake.

Build up your coverage to suit your natural skin colour. If you’re naturally pale skinned then it’s probably best to go for a light coverage that will give you a golden glow rather than something too heavy that may look unnatural. However, if you naturally have a more olive skin then you will be able to go for a deeper bronzed look.

Lastly, always make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly after fake tanning. If you’re using a cream or mousse it often settles on the palms of your hands. This isn’t an area that tans naturally so be sure to scrub it off!

All Fake Bake products are at 15% discount on our website.