The Perfect (Sunless) Tan

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It’s spring break season and with it comes skirts and shorts weather. However after a long wet winter I for one am a healthy shade of fish belly white and in no state to slip into a sun dress. Since sun is scarce in Seattle and tanning beds are a no-go, I’ve whole heartedly embraced sunless tanning. After ten odd years of using tans from a bottle, I’ve figured out how to have the perfect bronzed glow all year long.

The perfect sunless tan started in the shower where you should start by using your favorite exfoliating scrub. A scrub helps remove any rough patches where skin may be dry and flaking plus is also removes any lingering tanner from previous applications. I recommend the JERGENS® Natural Glow® Color Primer In-Shower Scrub for ultra smooth skin. This is also where you should shave for the smoothest possible application.

Getting on to the actual sunless tan part, I start by applying a small amount of regular lotion on my hands, feet, knees, and elbows. This helps control any possible patchiness on these areas that are the most susceptible. Then using a tanning mitt, apply a pump of JERGENS® Natural Glow® Instant Sun® Sunless Tanning Mousse to the mitt and begin applying your sunless tanner in long ovular strokes. Start in the middle of a body part then work outwards. For example, start at the middle of your shin and then work outwards to your knees and ankles. Continue body part by body part (lower leg, upper leg, belly, chest, etc) until you’ve covered every nook and cranny.
Extra Tip: use the remaining self tanning mouse from your mitt to apply product to your feet and the tops of your hands. This way you won’t have excess product on those tricky areas.

Now it’s the waiting game. Allow your tan to set from upwards of 8 hours then rinse it off, revealing your natural summer glow fresh from the bottle! This tan should last you between 7-10 days on its own however I like to maintain my tan by using JERGENS® Natural Glow® Daily Moisturizer every few days for an added boost to my tan. With the use of the gradual glow moisturizer, I’ve been able to keep a single sunless tan upwards to two weeks!

I picked up my JERGENS® sunless tanning products at Walmart along with all my other beauty necessities. You can currently save $3.00 on any two full sized JERGENS® products at your local Walmart.
Find JERGENS® Natural Glow® Instant Sun® Sunless Tanning Mousse here and information about all other JERGENS® products here for your perfect at home summer glow.

Are you a sunless tanner? Let me know if you’ve tried JERGENS® tanning products and any tricks you have for a perfect application in the comments below!