Tanning Tips & Tricks Have you ever wondered how a self tanner actually works? How do you avoid looking blotchy? And how oh how do you get that gorgeous natural bronze glow? Our best tanning tips and tricks to help you look your best every day of the year....
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Tanning Tips & Tricks Have you ever wondered how a self tanner actually works? How do you avoid looking blotchy? And how oh how do you get that gorgeous natural bronze glow? Our best tanning tips and tricks to help you look your best every day of the year. What’s in a fake tan, how does it work? The most effective lotions and sprays contain Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a non-toxic, colourless sugar. The skin has two main layers: the epidermis on the outside and the dermis on the inside. DHA works by interacting with the proteins in the dead skin cells in the epidermis - the reaction makes your skin look brown. How to best avoid a patchy, streaky glow? The key is to exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. It's also best to have totally 'de-fuzzed', shaved or waxed at least 12 hours beforehand. Make sure your skin is totally dry and free from oils or creams - these tend to act as a barrier and can inhibit the tanner from sticking to your skin. Do dab a little moisturiser on the rougher areas of your
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