How To Get The Best Result From Your Self Tanners

written by: Maddie - Beauty Editorpublished on 27 Sep, 2022

How To Get The Best Result From Your Self Tanners

We’ve all had bad experiences with self tanners at some stage and you could say it’s all part of the learning experience…but if you haven’t tried self tanners yet, we’re here to guide you through the process and save you from a streaky, patchy and orange tan!

Where to Start

Step One: Exfoliating

This is probably THE most important stage of the self tan process. Use a scrub in the shower to remove any dry skin. I usually exfoliate my whole body, rather than just the dry patches as this will help with an even end result.

I highly recommend using one of the below products:

SAYA COFFEE BODY SCRUB 450G

BUTT NAKED COFFEE + EPSOM BODY SCRUB 250G

ECOCOCO COCONUT MANGO BODY SCRUB 220G

MEDIK8 SMOOTH BODY EXFOLIATING KIT

Step Two: Moisturise

Despite self tanners being hydrating and good for your skins health, we still recommend using a moisturiser in certain areas before applying your self tanner of choice.

Top Tip: Apply a thin layer of moisturiser to your knees, elbows, ankles, feet and knuckles as these tend to be the driest areas.

My favourite body moisturisers:

ENDOTA SPA ROSE & TASMANIAN LAVENDER HAND & BODY LOTION 250ML

LANCOME NUTRIX ROYAL BODY LOTION 200ML

WELEDA SKIN FOOD BODY LOTION 200ML

THALGO MER DES INDES MOISTURISING SILKY BALM 200ML

AVENE TRIXERA NUTRITION NUTRI-FLUID BALM 400ML

Step Three: Self Tanner

Now it’s time to tan. This part depends on which tan you decide to go for but I would always use a mitt and use circular motions to apply the product all over your body.

Here are a few of my favourite Self Tan Mousses:

WOTNOT CERTIFIED ORGANIC TAN MOUSSE ULTRA DARK 150ML

LOVING TAN DELUXE BRONZING MOUSSE - ULTRA DARK 120ML

SUNESCAPE SELF TANNING MOUSSE - MONTH IN MAUI 150ML

ECO TAN CACAO TANNING MOUSSE EXPRESS SELF TAN 125ML

MODELCO TAN MOUSSE SELF-TAN FOAM 200ML

Step Four: Face Tan

When it comes to tanning the face, I usually use a mist or tan water. I find this gives me the best result for a natural, blended and even colour.

Here are a few of my go-to tanners for my face:

BONDI SANDS SELF TANNING FACE MIST 1 HOUR EXPRESS 70ML

WOTNOT CERTIFIED ORGANIC TAN WATER MIST 100ML

ECO TAN FACE TAN WATER 100ML

INIKA ORGANIC NATURAL TANNING MIST 120ML