Self tanning

Self tanning: mousse, spray and drops for a sunless glow

Self tanning gives skin a brown shade without the sun. Here you will find self-tan mousses, sprays, drops and tinted products for face and body that give skin a natural, sun-kissed look in a couple of hours.

Self tanners are a convenient alternative when you want a glow all year round or before a holiday and want skin to look even. Some products show colour at once, others develop gradually.

How to choose a self tanner

• Mousse: easy to spread and even, suits the whole body; a colourless mousse develops the shade invisibly.
• Spray: handy for hard-to-reach areas and for quick use.
• Drops: you add them to your usual cream or face cream and control the depth of colour yourself.
• Tinted products: give visible colour at once and even out skin tone.
• Shade: start light and go darker until you reach the shade you want.

After self tanning, a moisturising body lotion helps keep the colour. If you prefer to get colour in the sun, see tanning. Self tanners are available from Vita Liberata, Collistar and Australian Gold.

How do I use a self tanner?

Apply it to clean, exfoliated, dry skin in an even layer and wait for the product to dry.

How long does self tan last?

The shade usually stays for a few days, depending on the product and how you care for skin. Moisturising helps keep colour longer.