We all know that there is a direct relationship between the sun and skin cancer, so making an effort to have a good tan this summer is becoming an almost impossible option.  So, what are we to do?  In spite of the busy work that we’ll have to do this summer, I bet, that like me, you’ll still squeeze a day to go tan. But we don’t have father Sun to help us with this so I’m extending a helping hand.

A good way is self-tanning or in other words, artificial tanning.  This method of baking was introduced in the 70’s with the advent of the first tanning lotion.  Now, we loads of self-tanning products such as sprays, gels, SPFs, and ofcourse, lotions.  But even with these products that could expediate our tanning process, we want to look naturally baked, so here are a few sneaky ways.

If you’re going to do self-tanning, remember these:

1.  Go nude or wear black

Self-tanning products can stain your clothes, so don’t wear anything when putting a lotion for example or else, someone will notice that you just put something on.  But if you’re a primary colors person, wear it a day after self-tanning.

2.  Apply it a night before flaunting it

Reason for this?  Self-tanning products have a sour odor when applied and you don’t want to smell bad when you’re out there.

3.  Use disposable plastic gloves

As it can not only leave a sour odor, self-tanning products can stain your hands and nails even after excessive washing.

4.  Take a bath before applying the tanning product

In addition, exfoliate moderately.  You may have the perfect tan, but if you don’t exfoliate, deadskin cells might just flake off while you’re out there flaunting it, so, just take your precautions.

With these steps, you can look like you just came back from the beach when in reality, you just came from your bathroom.