September always feels like a reset. The holidays are winding down, the evenings are getting darker, and our summer beauty routines are slowly being swapped for all things autumn.
But your tanning routine deserves a little seasonal reset too.
After months of sunshine, holidays, swimming and warmer weather, your skin can start to feel a little different. As we head into autumn, hydration and good skin prep become even more important if you want your fake tan to stay smooth, even and glowing.
Here’s how we’re switching up our glow routine for September.
1. Start With a Proper Tan Reset
If you’ve been layering tan throughout summer, September is the perfect time to start fresh.
Instead of applying another layer over old, fading tan, take the time to properly remove any remaining colour. Pay particular attention to areas where tan tends to cling, like the elbows, knees, ankles and wrists.
Our Tan Removing Shower Gel is designed to help lift old fake tan without relying on harsh physical exfoliation, making it an easy first step in your autumn tanning routine.
2. Make Hydration Your Priority
One of the biggest changes as we move into autumn is how our skin feels.
Cooler temperatures, indoor heating and less humidity can all leave skin feeling drier, which isn't exactly the ideal base for fake tan.
Before tanning, introduce more hydration into your routine. Our Lusso Tan Primer is a simple step to add before your tan to help prep and hydrate the skin, creating a smoother base for application.
Think of it like skincare before makeup - the better the base, the better the finish.
3. Swap Your Summer Routine for a Tanning Balm
September is when we start reaching for richer skincare, and your fake tan can follow the same idea.
If you love a really hydrated, skin-focused glow, a Lusso Tanning Balm is perfect for this time of year. The rich balm texture combines your tanning routine with skin-loving ingredients, leaving your skin looking bronzed while feeling moisturised.
It's especially good when you want that healthy, glossy-looking glow without your skin feeling dry.
4. Don't Forget the Areas Everyone Notices
As the layers start coming back out, you might not be tanning head-to-toe as often – and that's completely fine.
Focus on the areas you're actually showing.
Your face, neck, chest, arms and hands can give you that overall bronzed look without committing to a full-body tanning routine every time.
For hands and other tricky areas, use a Lusso Tan Blending Brush to buff the product out for a softer, more seamless finish.
5. Keep Your Glow Going
The secret to a good autumn tan isn't necessarily tanning more often – it's looking after the tan you already have.
Keep your skin moisturised, avoid overly hot showers where possible and be gentle when drying your skin. The more hydrated and cared-for your skin is, the more even your tan should fade.
And when it's finally time to start again? Remove, prep, tan, repeat.
Your Autumn Glow Starts Here
Summer might be coming to an end, but your glow definitely doesn't have to.
September is the perfect opportunity to reset your tanning routine, give your skin some extra TLC and move towards more hydrating products as the weather gets colder.
Ready for your September glow reset? Shop your Lusso Tan autumn tanning essentials at lussotan.com.
