How to Appy Sunless Tanner and the Best Sunless Tanning Lotion to Use

It’s that time of year again when we all love to shed the pounds, toss the coats, and show some skin. Spring is here, and with Summer creeping in, it makes us all anxious to get that perfect looking tan. In today’s world, we are more than ever capable of combating skin cancer and premature aging by the use of sunless tanners. It is so important to take action and protect your skin before it is to late. Now I know nothing is like a gorgeous sun kissed tan, but here are some of my favorite products that really do give the burning ball of gas a run for it’s money. Don’t forget to watch my How To Apply Sunless Tanning Lotion Video or you may just end up streaky or one of those… orangies!





Beginner Level: Gradual Dove Energy Glow
Dove Energy Glow is something I use every day whenever I get out of the shower. It is great for building up a tan gradually with a streak fear free guarantee. I don’t think you can really go wrong with this product. It also works well to maintain and extend the life of your tan or spray tan. There is no bad smell that follows you around all day. It gives you that little extra hint of something that your friends will all notice. It works great if you have very fair skin. I use the Medium to Dark, but the Light to Medium works great for our pasty white and pigment challenged friends out their too!



Intermediate Level: Drug Store Sunless Tanning Lotion
L’oreal Sublime Bronze tinted self tanning lotion is a must for anyone that wants an easy tan with no mess in minutes. It has a hint of sparkle and probably the most natural color I have seen from a self tanner. It goes on smoothly and gives you a real glow. I really think that you have to try hard to make this product streak. I have never had any problems with streaking, blotchiness, spots, or looking orange. It doesn’t have much more than a normal lotion smell (not that wet burnt dog smell that most have) and is very light weight. I say, everything you want in a self tanning lotion! I use this about once a week to maintain my color and to even out my skin tone.

Advanced: Mac-daddy of Sunless Tanners
Fake Bake Self Tanning Lotion. The heavens opened up and the ‘ahhha’ sound effects chimed in when this bad boy was created. This stuff is no joke. It’s simply brilliant. I use this whenever I have a date, pageant, dance competition, or special occasion and really want to turn up the dial. You have to put this product on with gloves to prevent staining you hands and really apply with care to prevent streaking. It works beyond expectation and is not hard to apply. You just need to take your time and really rub it in well to make it look dynamite. It has no orange hue to it at all, it is completely bronze. Easily comparable to any airbrush tan out there. If you want to be a bronze looking goddess, by all means Fake Bake it… the healthy way!







Other Products Mentioned in the Video

Victoria Secret Body Scrub

Aloepure Hand and Body Silk

Bath & Body Works Bronze Shimmer

With any sunless tanning products remember you have to exfoliate and moisturize your skin before began to apply.  Do not skip these steps or you will be sorry! If you are interested in any other products or have any questions just let me know!


Last Minute Tip:
If you are worried about streaking then rub lotion in your joints after applying the sunless tanner to keep it from staining.