Beauty in the Sun - A natural-looking tan, with or without the sun

5 secrets to achieving a radiant tan

1st secret: To help lift your spirits and maintain a "healthy glow" without the sun, reveal beautiful, tanned legs at the beginning of summer, arrive at the beach already tanned, avoid excess sun exposure (especially during pregnancy), a self tanner is without a doubt, the best way to go…- Moisturize : self tanners are applied easier onto skin which is smooth and ideally moisturized. If needed, apply Moisture-Rich Body Lotion all over the body a few days before and Revitalizing Moisture Mask on the face to optimally hydrate the skin.

2nd secret: Exfoliate : self tanners work by tinting the corneas layer of the skin. The smoother this layer is, the more even your tanned appearance will be. Ideally, exfoliate the day before you plan on using a self tanner then to maintain smooth surface skin, exfoliate once or twice a week.

3rd secret: Warm the product rapidly in your hands (except the spray). The product is easier to apply when brought to skin temperature. If desired, used thin rubber gloves to help spread self tanner on even easier and to protect hands and nails.

4th secret: Face : begin in the middle of the face, hands flat against the skin. Gentle work outwards (avoid the eye contour area) even lightly over the ears. Concentrate on the cheeks, nose and foreheads, the parts of the face which show signs of sun exposure quickly. End by removing any excess product around the eyebrows and hair line with a damp cotton ball.

5th secret: Body : begin by applying the self tanner on the feet and, using large, sweeping movements, move up to thighs. Try not to apply product to same area twice. Use a damp wash cloth and remove excess product on the heels, knees, knuckles and elbows.

Did you know :

The innovative formula of Clarins Self Tanners offers surprisingly natural-looking results. A unique combination of DHA and Erythrulose tints the skin with complementary colour tones and promotes the same warm, golden appearance as a natural tan in only one to two hours. A perfectly even, radiant result that will not fade.

A little extra advice :

To maintain a tanned appearance, apply your Self Tanner every two to three days. If you wish to achieve deeper colour, apply your Self Tanner three hours after the first application.