Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #65

eauty & spa
GO
WITH
THE
FAUX
DESPITE THE MID-WINTER CHILLS, YOU CAN STILL HAVE A GOLDEN SUMMER
GLOW. HERE’S HOW TO GO FAUX LIKE A PRO. AIMÉE SURTENICH REPORTS.
The key to tanning is having a perfectly prepped
canvas on which to apply colour. Self-tanners
work by staining the top layer of your skin, so
by sloughing off dead skin cells you not only extend
your tan’s life but also prevent patchy results. Use a
buff, loofah or grainy body scrub to exfoliate, paying
extra attention to drier areas such as elbows, knees
and ankles that soak up colour more intensely.
Make sure your skin is cool and dry; moisture from
wet or perspiring skin interferes with the performance
of self-tanners. Pull your hair back from your
face and shoulders and apply moisturiser to your
elbows, knees, ankles and inside your belly button
to prevent staining.
With the surge in the self-tanner market, there’s
no doubt you’ll fi nd a product to suit you and that
you love working with – whether spray, lotion, gel or
mousse. Self-tanning products with a guide colour
make spotting pesky streaks and missed patches a
breeze, and using a pair of latex gloves to apply your
tan is a must to avoid the telltale orange palm effect.
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