مجلة اقرا

Simple Steps to Self-Tan

Translation: Samar Yahya

Summer is always associated with skin’s care and beauty; one of the best colour for skin is the tan. Blogger Maya Abdul-Mohsen tells us how to get attractive self-tan in simple steps.

– Take warm bath, using body scrub massage your body in circular movements until you remove the outer skin layer, and be careful not to scratch your skin.

– Dry your skin well and avoid any moisturizing cream or oil as it will act as a barrier between the skin and the tanning substance.

– Apply a small amount of vaseline on the elbows, knees and the back neck, because those areas are a bit darker than the rest of the body, it is not preferred not to put on the Self-Tan.

– Read the instructions on the Self-Tan substance and follow the directions of use, time and frequency.

– Do not forget to put on the enclosed gloves most of the substances have, especially those in the form of foam.

– Now apply the lotion to your body, taking into account the amount you distribute to each area; to obtain a bronze skin without spots.

– Follow the time instruction, and then take a bath to remove all remnants of the Self-Tan from your skin.

– To remain the colour for longer period, stay away from scrubbing your body during daily showers.

– It is not advised to use Self-Tan on face, but it is preferred to use make-up to give a bronze color in line with the body Slef-Tan.

– You can add a nice touch to your body color after tanning; using some make-up such as shiny powder or oils and golden creams for the body on shoulders, upper chest and legs.