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There’s no shame in your game if you want to have a healthy looking glow all year round. Sunless tanners aren’t just for women anymore and, in fact, they’ve actually come a long way over the years.
One of the most common fears in using a self tanner is that you’ll turn into old-timey Snooki (aka orange!). Many men also fear that they’ll look streaky, too tanned, or that it’ll look like they’re wearing makeup. Well, worry no longer because I’ve checked out some of the top self tanning brands and chose the ones that look the most natural, won’t mess up your skin, and will keep you looking like you just stepped off the beach earlier that day.
HOW TO USE SELF TANNER
If you’re almost ready to give it a try, first-things-first; you gotta prepare for it. Yes, really. Here are 4 must-do’s before you start:
SHAVE
Shave before you use self tanner on your face. I’m not saying you have to shave before use, but it’ll really help keep the self tanner even and not get clumpy in your beard.
EXFOLIATE
Try exfoliating your skin. I think this is something you should be doing anyway but, either way, be sure to get rid of that dead and dry skin on your face and all over your body before you apply the tanner.
PROTECT BROWS
Lightly add a thin layer of Vaseline over your brows before you apply the self tanner. This will help decrease the chances they’ll get discolored. Once mine had an orange tint to them and, well, that was the worst.
STAY DRY
Make sure your face and body is totally dry, especially if you’ve just taken a shower. Of course a towel works, but kick on your blow dryer onto a cool setting and give yourself a once over.
