Summer on the Skin: Self-Tanner Routine for Body and Face
Are you longing for a radiant summer tan? At home, completely without UV rays and the risk of sunburn? Our online marketing team will reveal the best way to achieve this with self-tanners. Spoiler alert: You can also use it for gentle facial contouring...
The optimal self-tanner routine
When the next event is just around the corner or you want to feel a touch of summer tan during the dull winter months, take some Me-Time and give your body and face a sun-kissed glow in just a few hours. To make sure your skin shines like it just came back from a summer vacation—without self-tanner streaks or tanning bed damage—we’re sharing our tips and tricks with you here. Below, we’ve briefly summarized the benefits of a natural self-tanner for you:
Self-tanner instead of sunbathing
- Safe alternative: The time of exposing your skin to dangerous UV rays for a summer tan is over thanks to self-tanners.
- Fast effect: Self-tanners are ideal for a quick tan without having to lie in the sun for hours.
- Skin-caring ingredients: The right products (e.g., body lotion with self-tanner) can simultaneously provide your skin with moisture and keep it smooth.
- Goodbye bikini lines: Self-tanners allow you to achieve an even tan without tan lines.
Cleanse and exfoliate skin
Let's start right away with probably the most valuable tip: exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate, because dead, excess skin flakes prevent an even tan. For this, it's best to use a refreshing body shower scrub and your favorite facial scrub, which ideally prepares your skin. Alternatively, a Konjac sponge is also great for the face, as its special surface texture provides a gentle exfoliating effect during facial cleansing.
Prevent dry skin areas
To avoid a patchy result, good moisture care is especially important. After showering, it’s best to apply a firming body lotion that provides your skin with moisture. Our experience shows, however, that certain body areas are drier than others. As a result, these spots often become darker when using a self-tanner. To avoid a patchy outcome, you should regularly nourish your elbows, knees, heels, and hands with a rich body lotion. The same applies to your face: ideally, use your day cream here for an extra glow.
Self-tanner: Body and Face
Now it's time to apply the self-tanner. Using circular motions, work your way from your legs up towards your upper body to distribute the product evenly. Be sparing on drier areas like your ankles and knees. After applying, gently wipe these dry spots with a clean cosmetic tissue to remove any excess self-tanner. Our self-tanner can be used not only on the body but also on the face – just avoid the eyes, mouth, and hairline, and use only a small amount of cream. You can achieve an even tan without a glove, as long as you wash your hands thoroughly after application to avoid discoloration on your palms and cuticles.
After applying, patience is key. Wait a moment for the cream to absorb, then let the self-tanner work throughout your day. After a few hours, you'll see a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow – without any sunbathing. Please note that the tanning intensity can vary depending on your skin type and condition. To maintain a fresh summer glow, you can refresh your tan once or twice a week. Since the intensity can vary, it's worth experimenting until you find the shade that suits you best.
Contouring with self-tanner
Did you know that self-tanner is also great for contouring your face? To save time in the morning while applying makeup, you can easily apply the facial self-tanner with a makeup sponge to the areas where you would normally add targeted shadows with your bronzer. The temples, cheekbones, and jawline work especially well, as does the bridge of the nose. Then blend thoroughly so the contours softly transition into your natural complexion.
We hope our tips have helped you apply your lavera self-tanner. This way, you can let your skin glow with an even summer tan.
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