on May 20, 2022
When it comes to faking it, tan is the only thing I will allow.
And I know you, babe. You like to tan.
But if you're going to smell weird for a bit, let's at least make it look good.
Step 1: Take it off.
Your clothes, dead skin, all of it. A good tan needs a smooth base. You wouldn't put icing on a cake that's burnt on the outside and uncooked in the middle. (Or maybe you would, that's cool.) The point is, exfoliate. My coffee body scrubs take off what needs to go while leaving you feeling hydrated. No cling-wrap skin here.
Step 2: Get into those nooks and crannies.
Elbows, wrists, knees, ankles. That's where dead skin likes to hang out, and where your tan will latch on if you're not careful. Scrub those places well, babe. That dead skin party? It's over.
Step 3: Keep your hands out of it.
Mitts. Get a tanning glove of some description. This will save you from walking around with orange palms in the middle of summer.
Step 4: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Moisturise your body with something deeply hydrating so your skin won't be inclined to flake off and make your tan go patchy. Consistent hydration is the difference between a tan that lasts and one that peels off in sheets.
Step 5: Top up.
Repeat step 1 about four to five days in for a little refresh. Your tan will thank you, and so will everyone who sees you.
x frank
