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Dear Anton,

I love my sun-kissed summer tan. But now that winter is on the way, it’s fading fast. How can I keep my August glow without frequenting the tanning beds?

Magaret

Dear Margaret,

By all means, stay away from the solariums! More and more each year, we hear about the horrors of the tanning beds. Everyone loves a healthy glow now, but a bad burn could leave you plagued with skin cancer, wrinkles, and sun spots down the road. Stay bronzed all year long with a healthy alternative, like a deep moisturizing tanner. Self-tanners have become immensely popular, and the top products are easy to apply and give you a great natural-looking glow.

Before you apply any bronzer or self-tanner, prep your skin in the shower by giving yourself a good exfoliation. Removing excess dead skin cells will help the tanner go on smoothly and last longer. Be sure and shave your legs first too, ladies! Once you’ve toweled dry, rub a little lotion onto rough spots like knees and elbows. Some lotion on your hands will also keep the tanner out of your nails and cuticles.

You have a variety of options in the application process. At UrbanMinx, we have some amazing options available all year long. ModelCo offers exceptional spray-on products to keep your hands clean and your bathroom mess-free. ModelCo Bronze Airbrush Sun has such a fine mist spray, you’ll never have streaks or scary spots. The original ModelCo Tan in a Can started it all and develops slowly over time, so your color looks natural. Or try smoothing on some luxurious Mor body cream to add the extra benefit of moisturizer. The Tahitian Bronze Body Cream from Mor highlights your skin while adding a little extra shimmer.

Now is the perfect time to start a weekly self-tanning routine. As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, applying tanner on a regular basis will keep you bronzed like a summer siren. Make moisturizing a part of your weekly ritual, and your skin will stay soft and golden throughout the winter!

Hope this helps!

Anton