Most fair-skinned people opt for a self-tanner. Like everyone, you want your skin to glow, but you don’t want something that will damage it. If applied in the right way, you will have beautiful golden skin that will look great in your ultra white summer dress. However, if you don’t use it in the right way, you may get patches, streaks, and many other problems. Below are some tips that can help you use bronzer the right way.

1. Do some practice first

Newbies often get nervous when using a tanning product for the first time. If you want to be on the safe side, we suggest opting for a day-long bronzer. This will help you get a better idea of ​​what your skin would look like after the first application. If you’re still concerned, you can use a regular bronzer and wash it off after a couple of hours. Be sure to wash it off before the color fully develops.

2. Get access to the required tools

While most self-tanners come in a single bottle, you also need a few tools. For example, you might want to get a skin moisturizer, scrub, tanning mitt, and baby wipes to name a few. So make sure you gather all the tools you need for this job.

3. Exfoliate before tanning

If you want a uniform color, make sure you get a smooth canvas. It is even better to shave or wax at least 24 hours before using the bronzer. The reason is that waxing can cause some irritation as well as make your skin a bit sensitive. Therefore, it is a good idea to exfoliate the skin a day before tanning. This will also help you remove some of the dead skin.

Also, before applying the tanning product, you should ice the target areas a little to shrink the pores and hair follicles.

4. Prepare the problem areas of your skin

Before applying the self-tanner, make sure to take care of any dry or breakout areas. Don’t forget to use a moisturizing barrier on certain areas, like your hands, feet, and joints. This will help you prevent those areas from darkening. Also, you should apply some moisturizer with the help of a cotton ball on the eczema or acne affected areas.

5. Don’t worry about using too much product.

For the first time, you may hesitate to apply a large amount of the solution. You don’t have to be hesitant. Be sure to use enough of the solution so that it glides effortlessly over the skin. You do not need to worry about using too much product as your skin will not absorb more than a certain amount of the solution.

Bonus tip: Do not use the product on your hands or feet.

In short, if your first session goes well and you want to continue using the product throughout the summer, we suggest that you prepare your skin before starting each session.