Beach Bronze Alternatives

With summer right around the corner, we all want that summer time glow that comes from a long day laying in the sun on the beach, but that comes with a dangerous price. Here are three ways to get beautiful, bronze skin without the risk of damaging your skin long term.

1. Loving Tan Self-Tanning Mouse

Loving Tan comes in many different variations for all skin colors and preferences.

I first learned about Loving Tan self-tanners when I went to New York last summer and met a bunch of girls from Australia, who use this product as a way to stay tan all year long. I then started seeing it advertised more and more from some of my favorite YouTubers, who raved about this product as one of their top go-to's. After seeing them use it and look bronze at all times, I was instantly intrigued and decided I would try some for myself. Since then, I have been using Loving Tan mainly for special events coming up, but now it has become more regular. It helps with self-confidence and just feeling better in your own skin.

There are only a few steps: (I prefer to tan the night before an event)

1. Shower, exfoliate, shave. Dry off completely.

2. Apply an even amount of lotion to knees, ankles, and elbows.

3. Pump 2-3 pumps of Loving Tan on to mit.

4. Apply to skin in circular movements starting with the legs, then arms, and stomach. Use leftover tanner on mit for hands at the end.

5. Leave to air dry for about 5 minutes.

6. Go to sleep and shower off in the morning and apply lotion to keep skin hydrated and glowing!

This is the video by Maggie MacDonald I first watched when learning how to use Loving Tan...

Click on the picture to watch video.

There are two different formulas that come in different shades-

- Deluxe Bronzing Mouse in Medium, Dark, and Ultra Dark ($35)

- 2 Hr. Express Mouse in Medium, Dark, and Ultra Dark ($40)

- Tanning Applicator Mit ($15) *only a one time purchase because can be washed

For the process I listed above, I use the Deluxe Bronzing Mouse in Dark and I have gotten about 10 uses out of one bottle.

Overall, the benefits outweigh the costs because it is much better to be safe than sorry later on in life. Protect yourselves ladies and try this quick and healthy way to stay tan!

XO,

Grace