Top Tips: Avoid washing your hands after applying fake tan for the next 2-4 hours. Keep a hand sanitiser handy if needed!

If you use beauty products on a regular basis, chances are you’ve already noticed a big difference to the way your face reacts to some ingredients compared to the skin on the rest of your body. Your face just happens to be the most sensitive area of your skin, which is why it needs to be treated with extra love and care. If you haven’t done so yet, it’s important to tweak your facial self-tanning routine to get that coveted golden glow without clogging your pores or leaving any residue. With a few small changes in your products and application techniques, the best fake tan for face is only a pump away.

1. To get your face ready for application, exfoliate it with a gentle facial scrub.

2. Apply a thin layer of moisturiser to your face, paying particular attention to brows and hairline to protect your hair and avoid visible lines.

3. If you have blonde hair, it’s a good idea to wear a hair net as an extra layer of protection.

4. Use a synthetic haired makeup brush to apply Loving Tan to the face, blending in circular motions (use sparingly). We recommend sticking to one application, until you get comfortable and confident.

5. If you choose - it’s always best to build colour over a few days instead of trying to create a deep tan in one shot. By gradually layering your colour, you can get risk-free results that look natural and healthy.

Remember - If you use foundation or other beauty products on a daily basis, your fake tan might fade quicker on your face than the rest of your body.

Tip #1 Hair removal

Make sure you shave/ wax 24 hours before tanning. Shaving or waxing after you have applied your tan will result in a patchy, uneven tan.

Tip #2 Exfoliate

To achieve a smooth and even application, ensure you thoroughly exfoliate your entire body to remove any dead skin cells and old, built up tan. Make sure you allow 12-24 hours after exfoliation before you tan (we recommend exfoliating after shaving) – this allows the skin to settle and the pores to close before tanning.

Tip #3 Remove all makeup

Ensure all makeup is removed from your face before tanning to avoid an uneven tan. If you tan with a clean face, you won’t need to wear as much foundation once you tan. Loving Tan helps to cover up any imperfections and makes your skin look radiant. Try treating yourself to a facemask before tanning.

Tip #4 Hydrate dry areas

Because Loving Tan is professional strength, always moisturise your hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet immediately prior to tanning. This will prevent the tan from overdeveloping in these areas, which will result in a more natural looking tan.

Tip #5 Avoid getting wet

After tanning, avoid getting wet for 6-8 hours (deluxe range) or 2 hours (express range). Avoid tight fitting clothing for the duration of the development time. Once you’ve allowed the tan to develop, quickly rinse off the bronzer in the shower using only your hands (no soap) and towel pat dry.

Tip #6 Moisturise!

This is the most important step to keep your skin hydrated. Ensure you are moisturising daily to extend the life of your tan.