Just because your holiday is over, doesn’t mean your tan has to be too. Our top tips and selection of the best beauty products will ensure you look sun-kissed for longer this summer
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is an essential part of any body care routine — scaly skin is a no no. Scrubbing away dead cells not only eliminates dullness on the skin’s surface but hydrates your skin, prepping it for sun exposure. The more hydrated your skin is, the less likely it is to peel. The Frangipani Salt Scrub by Elemis melts onto your skin and locks in moisture, leaving it feeling soft and nourished. It also leaves behind an exotic yet delicate fragrance. Buy now
Accelerate
We can all get a little impatient when it comes to catching a natural tan — tan accelerator is the perfect product to optimise your natural tanning ability. The Green People SPF 15 with Tan Accelerator helps you tan 25% faster and retains moisture for a tan that lasts 50% longer, all the while increasing collagen production and helping prevent UV damage. Buy now
Moisturise
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! Don’t give your skin the opportunity to dry out and start peeling — keep it soft, supple and smooth. Neal’s Yard Bee Lovely Body Butter will not only boost your tan, but your mood too. The rich combination of organic shea and cocoa butters with organic honey will keep your skin nourished and moisturised while the delicate orange scent naturally uplifts your spirit. Buy now
Bronze
Your face is always the first to noticeably fade, which is where bronzer comes in. Paint the sun back onto your face with the Charlotte Tilbury Ibiza Beach Stick. It refills and plumps up the skin, giving you a youthful skin surface while illumining your skin with colour-saturated pigments for a natural, dewy summer glow. Apply where the sun naturally hits – the forehead, temples, nose and cheekbones. Buy now
Fake it
If your golden glow begins to disappear, don’t be afraid to enhance it with a gradual self-tan. It’s much easier to apply when you already have a natural base, so no need to worry about dark knees and streaks. James Read’s H2O Tan Mist gradually builds a natural radiance and glow and is infused with rose water and skin beautifying minerals for a hydrating boost. Buy now
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