Your guide to summer skin
Your guide to summer skin
Looking for a sun kissed glow without the harmful effects? Try our tips to achieve a golden glow, no sunshine in sight.
The day before
Exfoliate: Use a gentle body scrub or dry brush to remove dead skin cells, focusing on drier areas like your elbows, knees, ankles and wrists.
Shave or wax: At least a day before to avoid irritation and ensure a smooth surface.
Moisturise strategically: Apply an oil-free moisturiser to drier areas to nourish and prevent the tan from clinging unevenly.
On the day
Protect palms and nails: Wear tanning mitts to protect your hands and rub petroleum jelly into your nails and cuticles to prevent staining.
Start with larger areas: Apply your tanner in circular motions to your legs, arms and torso first, blending as you go.
Then handle trickier spots: Use residual product from the mitt for your hands, feet, elbows and knees.
Blending on the face: If using tanning drops, mix these with your favorite facial moisturiser or serum and apply sparingly to avoid a heavy look. For mousse or lotion, use a big makeup brush for an even blend.
Afterwards: Allow the tan to dry for 10–15 minutes before dressing, then wear loose, dark clothing. Avoid sweating or swimming for 6-8 hours afterwards and use moisturiser after your next shower to keep the glow.
Your guide to summer skin
Looking for a sun kissed glow without the harmful effects? Try our tips to achieve a golden glow, no sunshine in sight.
The day before
Exfoliate: Use a gentle body scrub or dry brush to remove dead skin cells, focusing on drier areas like your elbows, knees, ankles and wrists.
Shave or wax: At least a day before to avoid irritation and ensure a smooth surface.
Moisturise strategically: Apply an oil-free moisturiser to drier areas to nourish and prevent the tan from clinging unevenly.
On the day
Protect palms and nails: Wear tanning mitts to protect your hands and rub petroleum jelly into your nails and cuticles to prevent staining.
Start with larger areas: Apply your tanner in circular motions to your legs, arms and torso first, blending as you go.
Then handle trickier spots: Use residual product from the mitt for your hands, feet, elbows and knees.
Blending on the face: If using tanning drops, mix these with your favorite facial moisturiser or serum and apply sparingly to avoid a heavy look. For mousse or lotion, use a big makeup brush for an even blend.
Afterwards: Allow the tan to dry for 10–15 minutes before dressing, then wear loose, dark clothing. Avoid sweating or swimming for 6-8 hours afterwards and use moisturiser after your next shower to keep the glow.
Keep the glow
Sunscreen: Apply daily to help protect your skin and keep that gorgeous glow year around.
Moisturise daily: This helps extend the life of your fake tan by keeping dry skin at bay.
Top up: Use a gradual tanning lotion or add drops to your favourite moisturiser every few days.
Which type of self-tan should I choose?
It depends on your skin type and confidence with self-tanners.
Mousses: Ideal for a quick-drying, streak-free finish. Works well for beginners.
Drops: Great for adding a touch more glow when mixed with your moisturiser.
Lotions: Perfect for dry skin as they can provide extra hydration while tanning.
Gradual: Designed to help you achieve your ideal glow bit-by-bit.
Quick: Your go-to when time is off the essence!
Keep the glow
Sunscreen: Apply daily to help protect your skin and keep that gorgeous glow year around.
Moisturise daily: This helps extend the life of your fake tan by keeping dry skin at bay.
Top up: Use a gradual tanning lotion or add drops to your favourite moisturiser every few days.
Which type of self-tan should I choose?
It depends on your skin type and confidence with self-tanners.
Mousses: Ideal for a quick-drying, streak-free finish. Works well for beginners.
Drops: Great for adding a touch more glow when mixed with your moisturiser.
Lotions: Perfect for dry skin as they can provide extra hydration while tanning.
Gradual: Designed to help you achieve your ideal glow bit-by-bit.
Quick: Your go-to when time is off the essence!
- Loving Tan 2 Hour Express Dark Bronzing Mousse 120ml
Dries in 60 seconds
Rinse and go in just 2 hours
- Australian Glow Self Tanning Drops With Hyaluronic Acid 30ml
Hydrating and non-greasy
Hyaluronic acid plumps and smooths your skin
- TerryWhite ChemmartΔ Sunscreen SPF50+ 1 litre
Very high, broad-spectrum protection
Lightweight and fast absorbing
- TerryWhite ChemmartΔ Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ 200ml
Very high, broad-spectrum protection
With aloe vera and vitamin E
- Loving Tan Deluxe Self Tanning Applicator Mitt
Streak-free, even finish
Washable and reusable
- La Roche-PosayΔ Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 50ml
Fragrance-free formula
Lightweight, non-greasy, non-comedogenic
- Australian Glow Gradual Tanning Lotion With Hemp 200ml
Hemp moisturising
Lightweight and silky smooth
Loving Tan 2 Hour Express Dark Bronzing Mousse 120ml
Dries in 60 seconds
Rinse and go in just 2 hours
Australian Glow Self Tanning Drops With Hyaluronic Acid 30ml
Hydrating and non-greasy
Hyaluronic acid plumps and smooths your skin
TerryWhite ChemmartΔ Sunscreen SPF50+ 1 litre
Very high, broad-spectrum protection
Lightweight and fast absorbing
TerryWhite ChemmartΔ Kids Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ 200ml
Very high, broad-spectrum protection
With aloe vera and vitamin E
Loving Tan Deluxe Self Tanning Applicator Mitt
Streak-free, even finish
Washable and reusable
La Roche-PosayΔ Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 50ml
Fragrance-free formula
Lightweight, non-greasy, non-comedogenic
Australian Glow Gradual Tanning Lotion With Hemp 200ml
Hemp moisturising
Lightweight and silky smooth