Five Tips For A Tip Top Tan

By Author: Sarah Greene
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With holiday season well and truly upon us, we're all looking forward to escaping to the sun. A whole week soaking up the rays and chilling out can be hard work so, to make sure you get the most out of the summer sunshine, just follow these tantastic tips!

Preparing your skin

The very first step is to make sure your skin is prepared. Exfoliating your skin is a great way to remove any dead skin cells and to polish the top layers of your skin. Use a body scrub or an exfoliating mitt in the shower or bath every day to keep skin supple. Consider it your own personalised gift to yourself.

Moisturise

None of us moisturise our skin as much as we should. The key to a long lasting tan is well prepared skin so after exfoliating, make sure you apply body lotion. Apply body lotion or a body cutter when you first step out of the shower or bath. Moisturise all over every day and add more lotion to any areas that are susceptible to dry skin.

Face Facts

Your face is exposed to dangerous UV rays everyday, whether ...
... you're sunning yourself in Mexico or on your daily commute to work! Choose a facial moisturiser with a sun protection factor. Some tinted moisturisers also contain an SPF but if at any point your face feels tight whilst you're sunbathing, apply some regular sun cream over your daily moisturiser to prevent burning.

Pack A Number Of Sunscreens

At the start of your holiday, your skin will be especially sensitive to the sun's rays and prone to sunburn. Apply cream regularly and avoid the midday sun. Start your holiday with a high SPF and gradually lower the protection factor when you start to pick up an even colour.

More Moisturising

After days of sun worshipping, your skin will need some tender loving care. Make sure you apply aftersun lotion or a cooling moisturiser religiously to reduce the risk of early peeling and dry skin.
About Author:
Sarah Greece works with Find Me A Gift, who provide a large selection of unique and unusual gifts for all budgets, tastes and styles.