Jennifer Wright from thegloss.com ask this of us tanning people:
We know you’re out there, because literally everyone looks infinitely more tan than us. We’re kind of hoping that as we head into winter we could be a little less “Wednesday Addams meets Powder” and a little more “something that is not that.”
And we’re willing to try just about anything you recommend. Do you use at home spray tan? Does it make you look like an oompa loompa? Are you in denial about looking like an oompa loompa? Is that a difficult state to get to? Do you go to a salon for a spray tan? Are there any that do not charge almost $100 for that service? If not, are there ones where that service lasts more than 4 days?
Do you use a tanning bed? Are you afraid of dying? How afraid? Are you golden? Is the potential dying worth it?
So I have assembles some tips from her readers that may also benefit my readers who are interested in keeping there nice golden tans even when the snow and the cold comes knocking this Winter.
I’m a big proponent of Hydroxatone SunSoak Self- Tanner. It had a realistic looking tint that looks natural in any season. Zakiyyah says.
I use the moisturizer that has a slight tint to it.
It doesn’t create insta-tan or make you look like you are orange or recently returned from Mexico. But it does subtly make you look less pasty. I use it in place of my regular body moisturizer. Especially on my legs.
Most basic brands have it, in different degrees / strengths. If you’re extra white, start with the weakest one, and then build up if you’re not getting the results you want. ScB says.
On a more helpful note, I heard that the Jergen’s gradual tan thing for both face and body are great. But the one for fair/light skin tones comes off orangey so use the one for medium/tan skin. It’s more subtle and less orange. Nikita says.
St. Tropez Tanning Mousse. As a fellow albino, I’ve tried quite a few self-tanning things and this one is the best I’ve encountered. In summer it can give you a great tan to build upon, in winter it gives a nice golden glow — not orange at all. And it doesn’t smell as bad as other self-tanners out there. It’s kind of pricey, but one bottle will last up to 3 months if you use it sparingly (which is totally do-able since a little goes a long way). Try it! Its great. Cass Says.
Compliment of thegloss.com
Some great ideas for you. I know it can be frustrating to work on your tan all Summer then have to endure the paleness of Winter. Many enjoy it as a nice break from tanning, which is totally understandable. Use them if you want or just stay home and chill out this Winter.