GOOD TO GLOW
Self-tan is notoriously tricky to get right and a faux glow turns into a faux pas with the wrong application. “The most common mistake people make is applying too much tan,” says St Tropez tanning expert Michaella Bolder. “A couple of light layers is better than one thick heavy layer.” This helps to keep the coverage even.
For trouble spots, like wrists, knuckles and ankles, moisturiser is essential: “Always put a generous amount on these areas – almost too much,” says Michaella. “This dilutes the DHA in the tan so it doesn’t develop as intensely.” Another pro tip is to use the residual tan on your mitt, rather than applying a fresh pump of product to these areas.
Reapplying over old tan is a no-go if you want to avoid patches. “The quickest way to get rid of old
