One of the perks of living in the Sunshine State: Sun, sand and surf.
One of the setbacks: You’re expected to have a healthy glow year-round.
Now that temperatures are transitioning into summer, there’s more pressure than ever to show off sun-kissed skin. The way we see it, you’ve got two options: Either sizzle in the sun like a slab of bacon on the stove or fake it ‘till you make it to that perfect tint of tan.
That first option, of course, will not only leave you looking like charred meat, you could also suffer series ailments, like skin cancer and wrinkles, to your epidermis. And even if you keep it covered with at least an SPF 30, it’s not always easy to get an even-Steven tan.
Trade that beach bag in for option number two, and let tan-in-a-can make you a golden goddess—or a pale Polly with just a hint of hue.
Believe it or not, self-tanners have come a long way since the last time you probably gave them a spray. Try these tanners on for a splash of color and easy application.
ORANGE YOU GLAD: Self-tanner doesn’t mean you have to be the same color as the Sunshine State’s official fruit. Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer works to give you a glow gradually. Plus, with shades designed specifically for fair-to-medium skin tones, you won’t have to worry about looking like an oompa loompa. ANEW Rejuvenate Dial-a-Glow Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 15 from Avon and Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion take shade selection one step further with applicator dials that lets you pick how dark you’re daring to go.
SHE’S GOT LEGS: Cover up life’s little imperfections on your legs with self-tanners made specifically for your stems. Lancome offers up Soleil Flash Bronzer while M.A.C. keeps you covered with Skinsheen Leg Spray in a trio of hues.
SAVING FACE: You keep your face shaded with SPF 30 any time you venture out in the sun. Now you can shed a little light on your visage without stepping foot into those fine-line making rays. Too Faced Tanning Bed in a Tube for Face gives you a gradual sunless glow that let’s you, as they put it, bronze beautifully. You glow, girl—or guy.
