Get your sun-kissed glow linger a little longer! We tapped fashion model/beauty and lifestyle blogger Hanne from beautylovin.com to share her beauty secrets on how to keep a tan longer! Read on!
Chilly fall weather is starting to set in while the warm summer months are becoming a far memory. As depressing as it is to think of the winter weather that is just around the corner, not all traces of your summer glory need to be lost with the cold weather. Here are some tips about how to make your summer tan last longer.
1. Moisturize
Let's face it, the best way to maintain your summer tan is to
moisturize, moisturize and moisturize! Keeping your skin hydrated
prevents your tan from peeling and it makes it last longer. It may
seem very simple, but there's no better way to keep that lovely tan
than moisturizing your skin morning and night. Especially when the
weather is starting to get colder you should apply moisturizer at
least twice a day, from head to toe.
2. Exfoliate
Exfoliating is just as important as moisturizing and it's important
to exfoliate your body before you tan and after a shower. By
exfoliating your skin you will keep the dead skin cells from
peeling off due to dry skin. A sugar scrub or a salt scrub will
loosen dead skin cells and rejuvenate healthy skin. Exfoliation
will also accelerate your circulation and help remove dead or dying
skin. You can also use an exfoliating brush or sponge if you do not
have any of the scrubs.
3. Self Tanner
While a self tanner will not necessarily prolong your tan, it will
keep your skin moisturized and give a beautiful glow so it looks as
if you still have that beautiful bronze tan. A moisturizer with a
small amount of self tan will gradually give you a beautiful and
natural glow.
4. Take it easy
Be sure not to burn while you are in the sun and use a high SPF.
This is probably the most important step but also one it's too late
to do anything about. You should always maintain your tan by being
health conscious in the first place. Sunburned skin means damaged
skin which again will result in peeling and flaking skin. If you
take it slow and use sunscreen, you will not only get a nicer,
healthier tan but you can also protect yourself against skin
cancer.
About Hanne!
Guest author Hanne is the writer behind the beauty and lifestyle
blog BeautyLovin.com. The
Norwegian model, student and blogger shares her thoughts on all
things beautiful, with inspiring insider tips on beauty, fashion
and lifestyle. In 2011 BeautyLovin.com was selected winner of the
Handmade Reviews Beauty Blog Awards.
Make sure to check out Hanne's blog and follow her on Facebook!
Photos courtesy of Hanne/BeautyLovin