5 Simple Steps to Flawless Self-Tanning
By Woman's Day Staff
A Better Bronze
The darker your skin tone, the less you'll notice lumps and bumps. Try this step-by-step guide to fake an even glow. Photo by Thinkstock.
1. Exfoliate.
Use a scrub to slough off dead skin cells so tanner won't adhere to dry patches.
2. Moisturize.
Put on your body lotion and let dry. To skip this step, opt for a moisturizer that gradually tans skin, like Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer. $8.99; Amazon.com
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3. Swipe on.
Apply the tanner as you would a moisturizer.
4. Skip knees and ankles.
Products travel up to an inch due to your skin's natural oils, so avoid these areas, which absorb and darken quickly.
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5. Wash hands.
A bronzed palm will give you away!
SOURCES: Sheri Feldman, MD, Beverly Hills dermatologist. Kate McCarthy, glominerals national makeup artist. Ariel Ostad, MD, New York City dermatologist. Joshua Zeichner, MD, New York City dermatologist.
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