DIY Spray Tan

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If you've been through a rough winter, it's likely your legs, arms, stomach, and back haven't seen the light of day for ages. Don't be self-conscious to show skin again: Banish the pale with a DIY tan. Good results are guaranteed if you follow the simple steps below.

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General Rules:
Use an aerosol self tanner -- the fine mist yields a more flawless, even cover and will be less likely to streak.
Before you start, shower, shave or wax, and lightly exfoliate. Don't apply moisturizer -- it will act as a barrier on your skin.
Always hold the bottle about 6 inches away from your body.

Applying tanner to your face and neck: Gently close your eyes, hold your breath, and spray for no more than 30 seconds. Don't squint or you'll wind up with streaks. Spray each side, making sure to get into your hairline so you don't have a white scalp. Apply the tanner in the same way to the front and back of the neck. If you spray tan every week, you'll want to use a towel to gently rub the tanner from your ears.

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Spraying your chest and stomach: Start on one side and spray up and down all the way across your body. Move on to your stomach - start in the middle and then spray each side. Tanning your arms and legs: Think of your arms in four sections -- top, bottom, side, and side. Spray each side for no more than 30 seconds. Think of your legs like your arms. Spray the side, the inner side, front and back.

Getting your back tan: Start at the top of your neck, and spray horizontally all the way down, trying to maintain that 6-inch distance.

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Last steps: At the very end, do one quick swipe on the top of each foot and your hands. Then, take a little lotion and rub it into your hands and wrists, and your feet, making sure you get in between your toes. Wait 6-8 hours before you shower .

Ta-da! Now you've gone from pasty to bronzed in just a few hours. Much faster and cheaper than a trip to Brazil.

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