Just because the sun is fading doesn’t mean your tan has to too!
The warm summer months will soon be just a memory, and chilly autumn will start to set in. As depressing as it is to think summer is at an end, not all traces of your summer glory need to be lost with the cold weather. Read on to learn how to transition your tan from summer to autumn without overdoing it.
1. Moisturiser is your new best friend.
Your best chance to maintain your summer tan is to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! It may seem redundant, but there’s no better way to keep that beautiful bronze colour than slathering on the lotion morning, noon, and night. As the warm weather starts to fade, apply moisturiser from head to toe at least twice daily. Keeping your skin hydrated prevents your tan from peeling, making it last a few extra weeks.
2. Subtlety is the key.
Once you’ve milked your natural tan as long as you can, it’s time to start considering sunless tanner. In the past, even the best sunless tanner could leave you orange and stripy, but modern sunless tanners offer flawless colour without the summer sun. Try a gradual tanner that slowly builds up your colour instead of trying to tan all in one go. The slow but steady process of gradually building your tan lets you be in control of your colour. Before you start any sunless tanning process, either at home or at the salon, be sure to scrub your entire body with a loofah and exfoliating body wash.
3. When in doubt, bronze it out.
When the cold weather sets in, don’t forget about the magic of a little bronzer and blush! To show a rosy glow all through the winter months, sweep bronzer across your cheekbones, nose, and forehead to highlight the areas that are naturally sun-kissed in warmer weather. Finish the look with blush on the apples of your cheeks for a natural look. Enjoy the perks of bronzer and blush, but don’t go overboard! During the wintertime it’s unnatural to be as tanned as you are in the summer, so keep the makeup light for a subtler hue.
