The Fake tan diaries: the calm before the storm

Its about time I started the old fake tan routine, unfortunately the only time I have ever worn fake tan I came out more orange than a tangerine and probably smelling like my tin of digestive biscuits. Fortunately for scientific research and for blogging material I have decided to dive right into the glorious world of fake tan and gorgeously bronzed skin. In other words I am going to be trying out a fake tanning product (or two) to break the bad fake tan tradition and to come out looking like i've spent a few weeks in the Costa del Sol soaking up the mediterranean sun.

The prospect of using fake tan scares me, however I think as long as I stick by the fake tanning rules I am going to come out of this experience unscathed. So what are the real fake tanning rules?(and or tips and tricks of the trade)

1) shower beforehand: I have been told showering beforehand is the best thing you can do because you need to wash the dirt off your body and make sure you have a clean canvas so to speak. In the shower you must exfoliate your whole body too, this may seem strange but you must do this because you need to take the dead skin cells off your body so the fake tan doesn't stick to these parts as it will be overpopulated in these areas leading to darker parts on your body compared to very light parts; In other words it will be patchy!

2) Moisturise: I often moisturise my whole body when I come out of the shower anyway so it comes as second nature to me, but you must make sure (and this is an important one) that you moisturise your elbows and knees too which are often very dry on your body and can cause the fake tan to again stick to them more; we need to stop this patchiness instantly!

3) Vaseline: This is your best friend, it may sound stupid but this will also stop patchiness in areas too as this is a very nourishing product and can be used on the face also (but make sure the fake tan can be used on your face of course, we don't want any allergic reactions, that wouldn't be attractive!)

Well, wish me luck I am definitely going to need it, and I hope you join me on my journey for the best bronzed skin the world has ever seen, or my house hold has ever seen anyway. love and hugs, Aimee xox