Our 7 fail-safe tanning tips for beautiful golden glow

There are better and safer ways to obtain an even, long-lasting tan than drying your skin in the middle of the day. Follow our tips for beautifully bronzed skin all summer long.

Never skip on sunscreen (even when you are already tanned)

Going out in the sun without sunscreen even when you have a tan is about as protective as using an SPF2, i.e. nothing at all. Rather than getting burnt and crossing your fingers that your skin will eventually go brown (and in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer) you should always use a high SPF. 

The mineral filter with anti-ageing protection: Odacité SPF50 Mineral Drops Niacinamide + Green Tea Ecran Solaire Invisible

Clean and perfect for the whole family (can be used from 3 upwards): Oh My Cream Skincare Sun Protection Face Cream SPF50+ & Sun Protection Body Cream SPF50+ 

Good timing

The best time? Ideally before noon or after 4 pm. And don’t go crazy on day one. Build up sun exposure according to your skin type and where you are. For example, it only takes 15 minutes for pale skin to burn if the heat is extreme. 

Supplements to the sun’s rays

And to prepare your skin while also protecting it from the sun’s damaging effects, opt for a multi-actions supplement capable of boosting the skin’s hydration while revealing its glow with Combeau L’Essentiel Peau Skin Supplement. It is ideal to help prepare the skin for sun exposure, it reinforces its natural defences and helps prevent blemishes caused by sun exposure.

If in doubt, cheat

If you are a chronic sun worshiper, try swapping the sun for Rudolph Care The Classic Hint of Summer Bright Self Tanner. You can mix it with your moisturiser (just one pump) and for the body one pump per zone (so arms, legs, chest…) mixed with a body cream that nourishes and hydrates the skin, such as Oh My Cream Skincare Moisturising Lotion, is enough. It’s also a cunning way to attenuate tan marks. ;-) 

Exfoliate to boost radiance

Removing dead cells on the skin’s surface is the best way to obtain a radiant, even tan. Once or twice a week for the body and face is enough. 

The easy exfoliant: Oh My Cream Skincare Exfoliating Powder.

The addictive body scrub: Herbivore Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub.

The exfoliating tip that boosts circulation

Sometimes, all your skin needs is a good detoxifying ritual that also serves as an exfoliation that boosts circulation and leaves your legs light and your skin soft! So, before running to the beach, grab your Oh My Cream Skincare Dry Body Brush and start brushing your feet and work your way to the top, to detoxify and stimulate the lymph system while also getting rid of dead cells. And be careful not to over-exfoliate your skin! Make sure not to exfoliate your skin on the same day or before doing your dry brushing ritual.

More moisture

There is no doubt that skin that is exposed to the sun suffers from dehydration. To avoid dull, rough skin there are two solutions: drink plenty of water all day long and quench thirsty skin with a super hydrating cream after a day in the sun.  

For the face: 

 To deeply hydrate, add Susanne Kaufmann Moisturising Mask to your routine. This deeply nourishing mask softens, repairs and smooths for plumped skin all summer long!

And if your skin really lacks moisture: Antipodes Baptise HDO Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel, this ultra-hydrating gel quenches all skin while leaving a light and comfortable finish.

For the body:

Oh My Cream Skincare Nourishing Oil is ideal if you prefer an oil (this one is lemon-scented).

And to soothe the skin after a day in the sun: Rudolph Care Aftersun Soothing Sorbet, a refreshing aftersun that leaves the skin soft and delicately perfumed. 

Finish with a bronzing powder

Bronzing powder might not be an innovation but it is the best way to create the illusion of beautifully bronzed skin. Apply Oh My Cream Skincare Bronzing Powder by drawing the shape of a 3 on either side of the face (cheeks, chin and forehead) and your skin will look as if you have spent the day at the beach.  

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