Bronzed Beauty: How To Self-Tan Your Face For Flawless Results

When it comes to self-tanning, a lot of emphasis is placed on the body. However, your face is usually the first thing that people notice when they look at you. So, the last thing you want is a pale face that doesn’t match the rest of your hot self but yet so many of us are afraid of tanning our faces.

So many people avoid applying self-tanners to their faces because they’re petrified that they’ll screw it up. After all, people might not notice a few streaks here and there on the legs, but they’ll definitely notice it on your forehead…

While some are also worried about using self tanners on their face due to ingredients as so many brands use nasty chemicals. But, not to worry with MineTan and b.tan as each brand uses only PETA-approved, skin & hot bod loving ingredients that are totally safe for the face.

It’s totally possible to get an even fake bake on the face, provided that you know what you’re doing. Here’s what you should do for flawless results.

Prep Your Canvas

Never apply self-tanner to a face that’s full of dry patches. The product will end up concentrated in those patches and your results will be very uneven. Make sure that your skin is smooth and without any major irregularities before you begin. The best way to do this is by using a gentle exfoliating scrub. Follow it up with a very light moisturizer. You want to begin with hydrated skin, but you don’t want your skin to have so much slip that the self-tanner travels and distributes unevenly. Wait until your moisturizer has sunk in to apply your product.

Cover Up The Parts That You Don’t Want Tan

You don’t want to get tanner on your eyebrows or your lips. You should also avoid your under-eyes if you struggle with dark circles, as self-tanner will just accentuate them. Use a beauty balm or petroleum jelly to create a protective layer upon these areas.

Apply Slowly, Lightly and Sparingly

Never grab a handful of self-tanner, rub it into your face and call it a day. Instead, you want to gradually build coverage, giving yourself enough time in between applications to see if you like the results. When working with a foam, apply a small amount evenly across the face, ever so gently gliding the fingers across the skin in circular motions. If you’re working with a spray, give your face a very light spritz and pat in the product.

Remember, it’s easier to add more self-tanner than it is to take self-tanner off. The slower you work, the less likely you are to make any mistakes.

Preserve Your Glow

Remember, self-tanner will fade on the face far faster than it will on the rest of the body. This is because we tend to wash our faces more often than we wash our bodies and with more emphasis and concentration. Furthermore, products that contain exfoliating agents like glycolic acid will cause your tan to fade faster.

If you want to maintain your results, try applying a cocktail of one-fourth self-tanner and three-fourths of your favorite daily moisturizer ever few days. This will help to put some of that glow that’s lost from cleansing and exfoliating back into the skin.

Self-tanning your face is simple if you work slowly and know what to do in order to get the most even coverage. The final step is remembering to apply a great sunscreen every morning; since you’ve faked your glow, you don’t need to risk wrinkles and premature signs of aging by exposing your bare skin to the sun.