Question
What’s the best way to apply a fake tan?
Liz Johns, via email.
Answer
Unless you’re a professional, you are bound to end up with a streak here and there, or patchy spots on your elbows and knees. “It pays to have a professional spray tan,” advises Martina Parker, from the Sydney-based mobile tanning service Tan in a Flash. “However, not everyone has the time or resources to do this each week. Your next best bet is to buy one of the many great spray tans available. Be sure to shower and exfoliate all over prior to tanning and wait until you are thoroughly dry before spraying.”
Apply your spray in the shower – you can easily rinse the walls clean. To ensure an even result, ask a friend to help you. “Wash hands thoroughly after tanning and don’t get dressed for at least 10 minutes,” Martina adds. “When you do, wear old, loose clothing that won’t leave marks on your tan.” Another great solution is to use a body moisturiser with a hint of tanning agent, which will add a subtle golden glow that deepens with each application. Results are virtually foolproof, as the formulas are closer to a moisturiser than a tanner, so they absorb quickly and dry within minutes.
The AWW Beauty Team
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