My fake tanning routine.

What i use.

As summer is nearly here, the bronzed/tanned look is back. Recently i've been really getting into tanning, something i thought i'd never say considering a few years ago i was an anti tan girl. I love everything about fake tan, i espically love the smell (is that weird?). I thought i'd share with you my fake tanning routine. 1. Exfoliating!! Firstly a deep exfoliation in the shower to remove any dead skin or previous tan. I use an exfoliator on the back of a sponge or a mit or gloves. 2. Moisturising!! I don't necessarily follow the rules with this one. I only moisturise my hands knees and elbows, i don't moisturise my whole body because when i do and then i apply tan it's not as dark and also i feel doesn't come out as well. 3. Tanning!! I absolutley categorically have to use a tanning mit. (A bad experience with fake tan and no mit when i was in year 8 has haunted me for life). I'm currently using the St.Moriz instant self tanning lotion (medium). I do love this tan but you have to very carefull with it like other tans it stains clothing (if you spill it) it can come out streaky. But the colour, the smell and it's lasting power (4/5 days) makes it a winner in my book. 4. Keeping that tan!! When the tan starts to fade noramally around the 4th or 5th day, you want to try and salvage your tan. The best product i've found to help keep my tan is Dove summer glow nourishing lotion which is basically a tanning moisturiser. I also have that in the summer glow + soft shimmer (just added glitter). I absolutley love these their hassle free, i even use them on their own with no fake tan if i can't be botherd to tan. They have great lasting power and the tan comes out over about 2 days and also you don't have to use a mit (i don't), i'd definitely recommend everyone to try one of the out. 5. My tanning tip!! Bend your elbows and knees when applying tan in those areas for a better outcome. What's you top tanning products? Claire x Twitter@claire_spiers Instagra@_clairespiers