Prolong Your Summer Glow (Without the Sun)
As the sun-kissed days of summer continue, you may be wondering how get a glow without the harmful UV rays. I promise you can get a radiant complexion without relying on the sun's rays. Get ready to embrace a luminous and healthy-looking glow that will leave you feeling like a summer goddess. Let's dive into the key techniques that will help you achieve and preserve your beautiful summer glow.
Step 1: Exfoliate for a Fresh Canvas
The first step in a natural looking fake bake is skin prep. By sloughing away dull and dead skin cells, you'll help the skin to take the sunless tanner more evenly. I personally adore the Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment Peel and Naturium's The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash for chemical exfoliants and the NECESSAIRE The Body Exfoliator for a gentle physical exfoliator. These powerhouse products gently polish the skin, leaving it smooth, refined, and ready to for all the goodness to come.
Step 2: Hydrate and Moisturize for Lasting Luminosity
The key to maintaining a youthful and glowing complexion is consistent hydration and moisturization. Keep your skin from looking too thirsty with a good moisturizer. I love the Skinfix Body Cream because it’s packed with potent ingredients. This moisturizer deeply nourishes and restores your skin's natural radiance. Lock in that moisture and let your skin drink up the goodness. You’ll want to apply a very thin layer of moisturizer prior to sunless tan on patchy or dry areas like the knees and elbows and areas of transitions like the wrists and ankles. In the days after, apply a body cream to the entire body to keep the tan looking even and vibrant.
Step 3: Embrace the Perfect Faux Glow
Choose from an array of self tanning options that suit your preferences. These products will give you a flawless and natural-looking tan, minus the damaging effects of the sun. Apply evenly and follow the instructions for a gorgeous and long-lasting faux glow. Pro Tip: Use mitts and a back tan applicator to avoid an uneven spread and orange hands. After application you’ll want to use a body buffing brush to blend over any areas that can look patchy like the wrists, ankles, knees and elbows. I also use this same brush at the end to brush over the tops of the hands to keep them from looking shades lighter than the rest of the body.
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Step 4: Sculpt and Define with a Bronzer
To enhance your summer goddess vibe, reach for a bronzer that adds warmth, dimension, and a touch of sculpted radiance. While there are countless amazing bronzers to choose from, I will forever stan the MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector for those who like a powder formulation. This transformative product creates a flawless and airbrushed effect, allowing you to bronze and accentuate your features with ease. Simply sweep it over the areas where the sun naturally kisses your face with your favorite brush, to achieve that perfect summer glow. On days I want the dewy complexion to shine through I love choosing cream bronzers and contours, my go-to is the Tower 28 Sculptino Soft Cream Contour!
Whatever way you like to bronze or tan, keeping the skin protected from harmful UV rays is key. Remember a “natural” tan from the sun is a sign of DNA damage to the skin cells. It’s their way of crying for help and employing all their defenses to try to protect themselves from more damage. What used to be called a “healthy” tan is anything but, so love your skin and protect it!
I hope you find these simple steps helpful in achieving a radiant glow without relying on the sun. Make sure to follow along onPinterest,Instagram,TikTok &My Newsletter for skin tips, beauty advice & more! Looking for more? Check out myin depth Skincare Guide here where you’ll learn exactly how to create a full skincare routine from scratch!
xx Amy
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