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A spray tan or bronzer gives you that golden glow you desire without the worry of skin damage, sun burn or even – yikes – skin cancer. These tanning options are considered “safe tans” and for good reason. They get you beautifully bronze without spending hours in the sun or a tanning bed. Plus, many of the best options are DIY spray tans and bronzers that you can do at home. Just be sure to test out your tan prior to spraying it over your entire body – that way you’ll know how the color will turn out.
Prep Prior to Tanning
You should know that a properly prepped bod can help your spray tan or bronzer go on more evenly and last longer. Before you get your glow on, exfoliate skin with a loofah or scrub. Then, apply a lightweight moisturizer. Rub in extra lotion around dry areas like your elbows, knees and feet, because dry areas will tend to soak up more spray, resulting in a darker spot – so not hot. A few moments of prep work will make all the difference.
St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Spray Tan
This at-home spray tan by St. Tropez won an “Allure” Breakthrough award in 2009 because it is able to get you looking bronze in a flash and with ease at home. St. Tropez Everyday Gradual Spray Tan comes in an aerosol can. You use the product over the period of a couple days to build up to a deep, dark tan. The 360-degree nozzle makes it easy to spray hard-to-reach areas like your back.
Lancaster LP
“Marie Claire UK” claims that Lancaster LP is one of the best spray tans out there. What makes it so great is that the application process is so easy and quick, plus the formula dries in seconds, not minutes, so you don’t have to walk around like Frankenstein while it dries. Lancaster LP will leave you with an even, natural-looking tan that lasts for up to a week.
Guerlain Terracotta Spray Bronzing Powder Mist SPF 10
This “Allure” Editors Choice award winner gives you all the benefit of a powder bronzer in a spray form. The spray comes out in a superfine mist and then dries to a beautifully soft and matte finish on skin. “Allure” loves it because it instantly transforms skin, giving it a golden bronze glow in just a matter of moments. Just be forewarned if you use it on your body that the product does rub off on clothes.
