So lets talk tanning.
For many, laying in the sun all day getting a gorgeous goddess tan is the highlight of summer. For me, I couldn’t think of anything worse. I hate the thought of sitting in the sun cooking and am far to scared of the health implications. For me self tanning is a much better option. Long gone are the orange, over the top tans that leave dirty marks everywhere you sit. Over the years the tans have got better. There is a brand to suit every budget with endless options of what form they come in. The most talked about is without a doubt Skinny Tan
It First became popular in Australia then, after an appearance on Dragons den they became a huge success in the UK . They say they are the first self tanner that combines a natural tanning active with a naturally derived skin soothing actives to tan, contour and reduce the visible appearance of cellulite. Streak, Paraben and cruelty free.
There is a product to suit everyone. 7 day tanners, gradual tanners, oils and mousse.
Pre Tan Primer
£9.99
125ml
Crushed walnut primer is a light cream based body scrub which helps to remove dead skin cells. Its a nice texture, not to grainy. I used this with the exfoliating mitt, and WOW! I am silky smooth.
£7.99
Brown side is for a gentle pre-tan exfoliation removing the dull dead skins cells, allowing the tan to go on smoother and help the tan last longer. The orange side is to remove excess tanning from palms, ankles, knees and elbows.
Before you use the mitt rinse and dry it and make sure you exfoliate a few hours before tanning. You don’t want to be doing it just before.
I apply the Pre-tanner directly onto my skin then buff with the brown side of the mitt in circular motions. Paying particular attention to areas like elbows and knees. Its not too scratchy and its not making my skin all red and sore looking.
Again, wow! The mitt and scrub together are the best things I’ve used for exfoliating.
A few hours after my tanning im ready for the
Express Tan Mousse.
I picked this product over the other tanners in the skinny range because its the quickest.
Leave it on between 1-3 hours depending on how dark you want your tan. I’m only going to leave it on an hour… I’m too impatient!
Initially the colour of the mousse is very dark, but the tan has an instant bronzer so you can..
1- go out with the tanner on.. why not? especially if your using the other tanning products in the range which take longer to develop
2- it helps you to see exactly where you have applied. Which means no random white patches making it obvious you have used a self tanning product.
So, I give the bottle a little shake and apply directly onto the tanning mitt. Starting with my legs (Don’t worry the Skinny tan site has a tutorial). When it comes to my feet I don’t add extra mousse. I use whatever is left over. then I work my way up. Same rule applies to hands as it does feet. Make sure you can see in a mirror while putting on your tan. It helps to make sure you have covered everywhere especially your back. It goes on quickly and effortlessly thanx to the amazing mitt.
I used a little on my face. I blobbed it on like you would a foundation, and blended into my hair line, ears and down onto my neck. Thats it. maybe took 15/20mins to apply. Like I said before it was so easy to apply. The tan doesn’t have a chemical smell you expect from fake tans instead it smells like coconut.
The bronzer in the tan is not too dark. it gives your skin a lovely glow I would be happy to go out like this. It dries on pretty quick, Its a little tacky but nothing transfers off.
Tan mitt £4.99
This velvet, double sided mitt is as amazing as the exfoliating mitt.
Its super soft, and applies the mousse effortlessly. It didn’t seep through onto my hands as it sooo thick! After you have used it you can put it in the washing machine and use it like new the next time.
So an hour later i’m ready to rinse. I jump in the shower and the tanner rinses straight off. Pat dry, apply after glow gloss and all done.
The After Glow gloss
£9.99
125ml
It gives your skin a dewy finish. A little goes a long way. Its not an essential product but keeps the skin looking and feeling amazing!
3 word to describe how I feel about skinny tan…I LOVE IT. it’s a subtle healthy looking tan. Not orange, not streaky just a beautiful natural looking tan. You have full control of how dark it is depending on how long you leave it on for. My knees, elbows feet and hands have blended well, there really is no reason why you wouldn’t think this is a natural tan. I would feel confidant leaving it on longer and having a slightly deeper looking tan.
So I realise now it really would of been better to do a before and after but whats the point on an after shot without a before? I will edit the post next time I tan
Over the week, the tan gradually fades. Its not patchy at all it just fades.
xx
£4.99
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