We want to get serious for a sec. Yep, we are still
watching Love Island and we are
noticing the tan situations. OK, so people like Arabella have that all-over glow thing going on. Not a blemish or a
mark in sight, all wrapped up in supermodel-type packaging. Here’s the thing:
it might look fabulous now, but trust us, in a few years your skin will no
longer look lovely if you keep up with the sun worshiping. And we are also
seeing a lot of sunburn and angry skin on the show. And while it makes for
great telly, sitting in the sun all day is actually not great fun and is
really, really uncomfortable. It doesn’t mean we want you to stay indoors the
whole time, and miss out, but we also want you to stay looking and feeling your
best.
We are not here to ruin your hols. We love a pool party. But here at Team Fake Bake we like to be sensible when it comes to skincare. We are not that sensible about much else (don’t come looking to us for life advice!!!!!) but skin and its beauty and health are subjects we are passionate about. When we first started taking Fake Bake away, we got a few strange looks from our mates. Why come to the sun and bring self tan? Well, it’s kinder to the skin, and also saves hours and hours of sitting in the sun and frying. We all need some Vit D and a good holiday is great for your all round wellbeing. We all work hard and play hard, and a bit of relaxation is essential in our busy worlds. But, there’s a way of getting your golden glow on without turning your skin into a battleground. So we thought we’d get some expert advice from our fab Claire at LV Spray Tanning in Derby, who has just returned from her own holiday of a lifetime in Barbados. As a really experienced tanner, and beauty and skin fanatic, we thought we would check in with her for her in-the-know tips. Over to you, Claire….
Claire, as a pro
tanning expert, how do you get your skin in tip-top condition before a holiday?
Exfoliate! To get a great, long lasting tan for your holiday,
preparation is key. Exfoliate to get your skin in tip top condition for your
tan, this ensures that your fake tan will go on flawlessly and will last
longer. I always recommend Fake Bake Coconut
Body Polish.
Also, fake tanning should be the last check off your
holiday prep list, after lashes, nails and any hair removal. Any waxing/
shaving should be done 48 hours before. If you take care of your spray tan, it
will take care of you.
What are the benefits
of getting a pro spray tan before you go away and which Fake Bake formulas are
proving popular for Summer 2019?
Having a spray tan before your holiday starts your holiday
off with confidence! You’ll look and feel great in all of your bikinis,
swimwear and gorgeous new holiday wardrobe.
Summer time means fast-tanning for my clients and that
means Fake Bake 60 Minutes! This
super-charged wonder leaves you tanned and ready to go in 3 hours Perfect for
last minute tanning before a flight - it also lasts really well, and you can
take some Fake Bake with you to tan while you are away.
How can you maintain
your Fake Bake tan on holiday and still have a good time?
The best way to maintain a fake tan on holiday is
moisturise, a good, oil-free SPF will be perfect! This will help keep your skin
hydrated in the heat. I also advise all my clients to top up their tans using a
gradual tanner, Fake Bake’s Tanning
Water is perfect for this and really light and easy to use on hotter days!
This will keep your skin hydrated and
your tan looking great throughout your holiday. It also means you don’t
have to lie and bake in more comfortable heat - which basically gives you more
time to relax in the shade, or go and do whatever you like with your time.
Any good tips for
staying safe in the sun?
Always wear a good, High
SPF and check for both UVA and UVB coverage. Stay out of the sun during its
hottest periods around the middle of the day and take advantage of all of the
gorgeous hats about and in particular keep your face out of the sun. There is
no point in investing in regular skincare and facials and ruining all of your
hard work by burning your face, and new skincare ingredients like retinol and
Vitamin C are great anti-ageing saviours but they make your skin more receptive
to sun damage. My advice here is just to put on some Fake Bake The Face, and then enhance your glow with all of the
amazing bronzers and highlighters about. When you look at people like Kim K and JLo that’s how they get a
golden glow - it’s all about faking it!
And remember you can get great value SPS products everywhere now, and
they are usually on offer at this time of year, so get yourself well covered. Protect the skin you’re in! #SaveYourSkin
So Claire has pretty much got us sorted, then. We are off
to get SPF loaded, as there is no way the lobster look is following us all
around all summer. And when it comes to Factor 50, the only time we want to be
at one with it is in a bottle, not slapped-on, chat style.
Laying it on thick is for sunscreen only. See, we threw in
a life lesson for free.
Follow Claire on Instagram @lvspraytanningexpert
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