Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #73

Reignite
beauty
Glow
your
Say goodbye to
that dull, wintery
complexion and say
hello to a healthy,
natural-looking
glow! here’s
how to become a
beacon of light, all
year round.
Self-tanning
We all know how harmful the sun’s rays can be, so why
not bluff your way to being a bronze goddess? There’s
nothing like a faux tan to make legs look longer, leaner,
shapelier and detract attention from lumps, bumps, veins
and other perceived imperfections.
In the past few years, fake tans have come a long
way so there’s less chance of turning out the colour of
a carrot. The first rule of a flawless fake tan is exfoliation.
The night before your tan, use a body scrub or exfoliating
lather to remove any dry, flaky skin. This will ensure that
your tan is applied to a smooth, even canvas, resulting in
a consistent, natural-looking glow.
Before applying fake tan, slip on latex gloves or a
tanning mitt; orange palms are an obvious fake-tan
giveaway. It’s also important the gloves fit tightly, as loose
gloves may leave streaks when applying tan to skin.
Wait at least 15 minutes for the fake tan to dry before
putting clothes on. Most tans take between two to eight
hours to develop, so try to stay dry – don’t shower, swim
or work out – before then.
And remember: by keeping your skin hydrated with a
quality moisturiser everyday, your skin will be less likely to
peel and the precious pigment will be sealed in for as long
as possible.
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