Summer is so close I can touch it. The sun, the sand and the hot sun hitting your skin perfectly–ahhh-mazing! I know the sun has its dangerous downfalls but I don’t know one person who doesn’t enjoy a nice summer tan. Do you?
Admit it everyone looks great with a tan! Teeth look whiter, body looks leaner, you can leave the house without worrying about piling on the concealer and I believe it’s a great confidence booster.
Don’t even dare to try to leave your house without your sunscreen. I want to help you make smart sunscreen choices when you are laying out on that hot pink beach towel burying your toes in the sand. Save the deep, dark tan for home with sunless spray alternatives.
Sunscreen Tips:
- Put enough on. The recommended application is 35 to 40 ml (which is basically a handful). You may be putting on SPF 15 but if you don’t put on enough it might as well be SPF 8!
- Budget brands are just as effective as the expensive ones. So don’t let the moolah change your decision.
- Reapply, reapply, reapply. The combination of sweat, water and towel drying will wear down your last application. Reapply even if your sunscreen is waterproof.
- Everyday use of any sunscreen will prevent wrinkles and age spots. Try using an everyday moisturizer with sunscreen. I love Clinique’s Almost Makeup with SPF 15.
- Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15. I prefer Neutrogena’s Fresh Cleaning Body Mist Sunblock at SPF 30.
Sunless Tanner Tips:
- Exfoliate first! Try to use a soft washcloth since nylon or loofah scrubbers often have a streaky effect.
- Save your money. There are several self tanners out there that all promise the same thing–a deep, luxurious tan. Guess what! They all do the same thing as long as they contain polyethylene as their active ingredient.
- Wash your hands at least every five minutes while you are applying. Trust me from personal experience–you don’t want to end up with jam hands!
- Five to ten minutes after applying gently rub lotion on your ankles, knees or elbows to lighten the effect.
- If the immediate effect of sunless tanners scares you try an everyday lotion that will gradually give you a glowing tan. I love Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer.
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
The way to make coaches think you’re in shape in the spring is to get a tan. ~Whitey Ford
