My Go-To Self-Tanner Routine
This girl right here, (me) loves a good tan. Nothing beats getting bronzed and glow-y, safely and in the comfort of your home. Over the years, I have enjoyed self-tanning because it gives me a sun kissed look without having to plan for a beach day, or a sun drenched, achingly hot, tanning-in-the-backyard situation. Some days, especially on event days, I want a natural looking bronzed look without the hassle. Plus, a healthy looking tan looks amazing on muscle definition. Hello, legs! I’d call it a win-win.
My new favorite self-tanning holy grail is B.Tan’s ‘I Want the Darkest Tan Possible’ tanning mousse. I picked it up on a whim during a late night Wal-Mart run, thinking: Hey, why not? The packaging and straight to the point product name sold me. And it right around $10.
In the past, I’ve been underwhelmed with self-tanners that were too orange. (Trust me, looking like a reject cast mate of The Real Housewives is never the move.) Or they weren’t deep enough for my liking. I like to look like I just got back from a Bahamian vacation. I mean, with a name like ‘I Want the Darkest Tan Possible’ I was anticipating a high-grade tan from B.Tan. I knew I had a weekend filled with event-hopping and dinners, so I was prepared to have that next-level, superstar tan.
Another important thing that sold me was the fact that B.Tan is ingredient-conscious, focusing on natural, cruelty ingredients to make one’s tanning experience natural and clean. The company is guaranteed to be cruelty-free, meaning they have safe testing practices and vegan-friendly ingredients.
B.Tan is your passport to a tan that feels just as good as it looks. Their lineup of self-tan mousses to bronzing mists are gimmick free and easy to use. You can get tan in just an hour. No need to lay out in the sun or even get a professional tanning membership. Their self-tanner is made just for you, with comfort in mind, so you can do it solo!
After taking a relaxing shower, exfoliating and shaving, I was ready to tan. The application is simple and mess-free. I used their ‘I Don’t Want Tan on My Hands’ tanning mitt for easy application. I did a few pumps of tanner on my arms, legs, stomach, and all around, because I like a deep tan. Hello, tan lines—if you’re into that!
After about an hour, the tan settled. I did some work on the computer, cooked, and went about my usual routine. I recommend wearing loose fitting clothes, and keeping it low-key while the tan develops so you don’t get uneven streaks or blotchy areas. About four hours later, I rinsed off in the shower, and voila, I was ready for my event. Even after putting on oil and a light lotion, my tan stayed in tact.
You’ll love B.Tan so much that it will become your next holy grail. No streaks. No strings attached. Just a great blendable tanner in gorgeous shades, ranging from the beginner shade called ‘Fake it To You Make It’ to ‘I Want the Darkest Tan Possible.’ It’s no wonder why they have over four stars for their line-up of self tanning products. They’ve got your back! Legs, arms, and everything else in between.
All opinions are my own.
