Bronzed brides ©
All smart brides know that seeking
the sun isn't the right way to get your skin glowing and looking bronzed.
If you do want that sun-kissed look without the UV exposure, self-tanning
is the best option. Cosmetic companies have perfected the art of colour
and coverage, so you don't need to worry about orange, streaky skin if you
follow these pre-tanning tips from our TietheKnot
beauty writer:
Scrub up
- to ensure the tanning formula covers your skin evenly, it's critical that
you exfoliate your entire body paying particular attention to ankles, feet,
wrists, and elbows. Use a dry brush when you're out of the shower, or a
loofah when you're in the water. Body scrubs and exfoliating hand mits are
also an effective way to slough away dead skin cells.
Slather up - invest in a good body moisturizer and apply to your
entire body to ensure your skin is softer for a more even coverage of the
tan. Do this after you exfoliate.
Glove up - before you go ahead and apply the self-tan, it's a good
idea to have everything ready. Lay an old towel in the bathroom (so the soles
of your feet don't pick up the colour), tie your hair up, remove all makeup
and strip off your clothes. Apply your body moisturizer to your feet, wrists,
knees and hands so the tan doesn't stain these areas as darkly. Now it's time
to put on gloves to keep your hands and fingers tan-free.
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Tan up - For the best colour and quality, apply your tan two days
before the wedding day. It pays to do a few test trials in the weeks leading
up to your big day so you learn how to apply it well and what level of colour
you prefer. It's preferable to self-tan in the evening so you can walk about
in either loose clothing or nothing at all (if you dare!). You can get into
bed around 40 minutes after applying your tan.
Start with a light coverage, and depending on your brand's instructions, apply
another coat around half an hour later. You can build your colour up this
way for a more even and natural-looking tone. Once you're happy with the coverage,
remove your gloves and let your skin dry. Here's to glowing, healthy skin!
Pro tip: if you're too nervous applying your own self-tan, spray tans
are a wonderful alternative. You can either visit a spray booth, where you
stand in a small cubicle and get blasted by a light spray of formula, or have
a beautician spray you by hand.
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Author: Emma Carmichael,
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