If the winter blues have got you feeling pale, don’t worry, a fake tan can be your secret weapon to combatting winter woes. While the sun may be scarce at the time of year, a healthy glow certainly doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at why fake tan is a safe and convenient option for your winter skin and mindset alike…
Safety First: A Sunless Solution
- Avoids harmful UV rays: Unlike sunbathing or sun beds, fake tan provides an instant healthy glow without exposing your skin to harmful ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to premature agieng and skin cancer.
- Evenly toned skin: Fake tan helps to mask imperfections and balance uneven skin tone, giving you a more polished and healthy golden appearance.
Convenience and Control
- Quick and easy application: Most fake tans are easy to apply at home, saving you time and money on expensive salon treatments.
- Customise your colour: With a variety of shades available, you can now choose the perfect tan to complement your natural skin tone and personal preference.
- Gradual tanning: Many fake tans offer gradual tanning options, allowing you to build your desired colour up over time without having to go too dark too soon.
Tips for a Natural-Looking Tan
- Exfoliate before application: Exfoliating your skin will help to remove dead skin cells and ensure a smooth, even tan application and result.
- Moisturise regularly: Keeping your skin hydrated after tanning will help you to prolong your tan and prevent dryness.
- Choose a quality product: Opt for a reputable brand with a good track record for producing natural-looking tans.
Naked Tan Australia Tanning Pack
I came across the Naked Tan Australia Tanning Pack whilst looking for a natural instant tan in preparation for a party that I’m attending this weekend. As we creep into the autumn, the likelihood of me catching a little colour in the garden before this weekend has been quashed by grey skies and cold wind, so I thought that I’d hop online and restock my self-tan collection.
Promising to “transform your tan routine with this perfect pack and shine with confidence!” I couldn’t wait to give this tanning pack a go, with the hope of being able to achieve a flawless professional tan from the comfort of my own home. It’s safe to say that I’m no expert when it comes to self-tanning, I’ve never had professional training, and I fake tan perhaps a handful of times a year, mostly throughout the colder months for special occasions or events.
This all-in-one tanning pack contains a wealth of high quality products to help you to achieve the perfect at-home tan, with many products and tanning steps that I’ve never taken, nor ever knew existed before. My tanning pack includes:
- Applicator Mitt: Ensures a streak-free, flawless tan every time
- Tan Remover Mitt: Dual-sided to effectively eliminate dead skin cells, old tan, and unclog pores
- Body Exfoliator: Buffs and polishes your skin to prep it for a fresh, new tan
- Body Cleanser:
- Face Tan Mist: The only oil-free face tanner suitable for lash extensions
- Crème de la Crème: An everyday moisturizer that extends the life of your tan
- Gradual Tan: Hydrates while delivering a subtle, natural golden glow over time
- Bronzing Mousse:
–Medium: 10% DHA for a medium tan, combining hydration and colour in just 2 hours
–Chocolate: 14% DHA for a deep, dark tan, with hydration and colour in just 2 hours
–Ultra Dark: 14% DHA for an ultra-dark tan, offering intense colour and hydration in 2 hours
The leaflet included in the tanning pack walks you through every stage of the process and products involved, starting with exfoliating the skin to prepare for the tan with the exfoliating mitt and body exfoliator. At this stage you should also remove any unwanted hair and wait 24hrs before applying the tan to allow the skin to settle.
It’s recommended that you avoid showering, swimming or using deodorants, perfumes and moisturisers directly before applying the tan, so as not to interfere with the results. The tan take 2hrs to process before you can rinse it off, which makes it ideal for a post-dinner pamper without staining your bedsheets overnight.
The body cleanser helps to prevent streaking, and the creme de la creme maintains the tan by keeping the skin hydrated and moisturised. You can also boost your tan with the face tan mist and gradual tan for a mini top-up between tanning. It took me around 15mins to complete all stages of the tanning process, working my way through the products in my kit which are numbered from 1-3 for the stages that they are applicable for.
Stage 1 is “prepare” to get your skin in its best condition to be tanned, stage 2 is “tan” for which you can use the mist, cream or mousse, and stage 3 is “maintain” to keep your skin moisturised and gorgeously glowing throughout.
There are so many tips and tricks on the Naked Tan website, for which the packaging features a QR code to take you directly to them, along with the slogan “Feeling moody? Tan your booty” and tags to their social media which made me smile. I can’t deny that I always look and feel far more perky and positive with a nice tan, and although I questioned if the dark tan would be too deep a shade for my naturally pale skin, applied on top of my fleeting natural summer tan, it looks pretty incredible!
There’s not a single streak, no darker or lighter areas, and my fingers, hands, knees, elbows and ankles are all so flawless, you’d think that I’d been to a salon. Some of my favourite takeaway tips from this more in-depth process are:
-Use an exfoliation mitt and body exfoliator to remove dead skin cells, old tan and unclog the pores. Shower first to soften the skin and use the mitt away from water to create friction to remove the dead cells. Target the rough side of the mitt for more abrasive areas (knees, elbows and heels) and use the gentle side for all over skin.
-Using a body cleanser before and after tanning helps to preserve the colour, vibrancy and longevity of the tan. It can be used daily to nourish the skin.
-Always use a tan applicator mitt to ensure a streak free, even application without staining your hands. The mitts are washable and reusable.
-Deep chocolate brown tan creates such a naturally bronze glow, even on fair skin – don’t be scared to go dark, you won’t turn orange!
-You can tan with sensitive skin as the products are free from nanoparticles, parabens, SLS sulphates and alcohol.
-Maintain your tan and prolong your results with moisturisers to nourish and enhance your skin. This can be applied after the shower and the shea butter, cocoa butter and aloe vera leave my golden skin looking, feeling and smelling amazing!
-Instead of waiting for your tan to fade away, top it up with a gradual tan in between which also moisturises the skin. Apply it after having a shower, as often as you like to maintain your colour between tanning sessions.
-Tanning face mists exist! The refreshing, oil-free formula works by gradually building a natural tan while rejuvenating the skin. As it’s enriched with cucumber, witch hazel, green tea, aloe vera, and chamomile, it helps to smooth and enhances the complexion with touch-free application in seconds. It can be used once or twice a day to banish winter blues and signs of tiredness, beneath or on top of your makeup.
So, why not embrace the beauty of a sun-kissed glow all year round with a little helping hand from fake tan. Who’d have though it’s such an easy and affordable way to boost your confidence from home and brighten up those winter days!
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