Becoming a Bronzed Goddess

When the days get longer and nights get warmer we all know what that means… it's summer time. Everyone is keen to get out dresses and shorts, but nobody wants to be caught out wintery white.

The days of sunning ourselves to a crisp are gone and it’s all about faking a sexy glow, I mean who doesn't want to look like a Victorias Secret model right!

Having a great tan can make you feel healthier and can actually make you look slimmer and more toned!

To achieve a flawless summer tan is simple and you can do it in the privacy of your own home.

Begin your tanning process by removing all unwanted hair a day before. Exfoliate your whole body well to clean off any dead skin cells and prep the skin for a smooth tan.

Do NOT moisturise before you tan, although many people think otherwise, it actually stops the tan sticking properly to your skin and as a result the colour doesn’t develop as it should. Newly clean and prepped skin is all you need, I normally tan straight out of the shower.

There are some great tanning products on the market for all skin types, but when your standing in Priceline this selection can be daunting and no one wants to risk becoming a cheesle.

If you are new to tanning try a nice gradual tanner, it’s basically a moisturiser that has tan in it to build up a light bronze over time.

If you are confident tanner, go for a mousse tan, they’re the easiest to apply yourself and blend smoothly.

Spray tans are also great, mostly for hands, feet and face; however for full body use they can be harder to get an even application, especially when doing it yourself and can leave a bit of mess around your bathroom.

There are some amazing tanning products available to buy at really reasonable prices; luckily I’ve tried many over the years so here is a list of my favourites!

·       ModelCo - I love all their tanning products and they have such a wide variety. Look for their “Tan in a Can spray” or “Tan Mousse" for an amazing bronzed glow.  

For a specific occasion only they have a fabulous “One Night Tan” that washes off after your event and has a really sweet coconut smell so you don’t smell like tan!

·       Le Tan- You can find this brand pretty much everywhere and it has a great natural colour. Spray and mousse are available; my favourite is the “deep bronze” colour. Best bit yet, it’s really cheap! 

      They also just recently brought out a wash off tan, which I've gotten my friends addicted to, its amazing and dries instantly.

·       Sugar Baby- This tan comes in both spray and mousse and has a great vanilla and coconut smell. It’s a great tan for the face, hands and feet.

·       Naked Tan and Techno Tan- These two brands are professional tans often used in salons; however you can buy the mousse form from their websites!

·       Dove Summer Glow Body Tan- This is an amazing gradual tan, it’s a lovely moisturiser and helps build up a natural light glow!

Be sure to invest in some plastic disposable gloves or a buffing mitt to keep hands clean from going brown and stay well moisturised to keep the tan nice and even.

Remember nothing makes you look and feel better than flawless bronzed skin, so get your tan on!