Achieving a flawless fake tan on your hands and feet can be challenging. These areas are particularly susceptible to streaks, patches, and uneven colour. However, with the right tips and techniques, you can extend a natural-looking tan to your hands and feet seamlessly. In this blog post, we’ll share our top tips for fake tanning these tricky areas, ensuring you achieve a sun-kissed glow from head to toe. Let’s explore the best practices to help you attain smooth, even-toned skin all over.
Prep Your Skin for Perfection
Just like any good makeup routine, prep is key! Let’s get your skin ready for its tanning moment:
- Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate to remove dead skin and create a smooth canvas for your tan. Focus on those often-neglected knuckles and in-between fingers.
- Prime: Perfect Primer for face and body guarantees a long-lasting glow by rebalancing the skin’s pH into the ideal canvas for whatever Lusso tan you choose.
- Moisturise: Keep those hands hydrated! Apply a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser to prevent the tan from clinging to dry patches and causing those pesky dark spots.
Tanning Your Hands
Here’s how to keep your hands looking natural:
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Ditch the Mitt: Tanning mitts have advantages, but with a Sunless Tanning Brush application, the product reaches a deeper level of the skin’s epidermis, which is why the colour develops naturally and wears better. Stick with the brush method, and you’ll never have obvious tan lines again. The transition from the wrist to the palm of your hand will be untraceable, and the same will be true from face to chest.
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Finger Focus: Your fingers and knuckles can be tricky spots to tan. To get the perfect, even glow, use the Sunless Tanning Brush. Start on the back of your hand, allowing you to use less product on those delicate areas like fingers and knuckles. Let the brush gently sweep over your fingers—there’s no need to apply between them or on the sides of your hands, as the sun doesn’t naturally tan those areas. For best results, gently bend your fingers while applying to ensure you don’t miss any creases.
- Less is More: When it comes to the hands (and the face!), apply a tiny amount of Lotion or Rapid Mousse directly onto your flat-headed brush. If you’re using our Golden Glow Face & Hand Mist, pump two or three times directly onto your fluffy brush. This controlled application prevents over-tanning and streaks.
Aftercare is Key
You’ve nailed the application; now let’s keep that tan looking fresh:
- Wash Wisely: After tanning, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Focus on your palms and nails, but be gentle on the tops of your hands.
- Protect Those Cuticles: Apply a barrier cream or a tiny bit of petroleum jelly around your nails and cuticles before tanning to prevent staining.
- Gradual Glow-Up: If your hands are looking a bit pale, use our gradual tanner to even out the colour.
- Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise! Keep your hands hydrated to prolong your tan and prevent patchiness. Opt for an oil-free moisturiser to avoid fading your tan.
By following these simple steps, you will have a flawless, even tan in no time. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you. Happy tanning!
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