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by Iris George
Self-tanning drops are emerging as a trendy alternative to traditional self-tanners like lotions or sprays. Praised for seamlessly working their way into your beauty routine, they can be conveniently applied in the privacy of your home – eradicating that whole getting naked in front of a stranger awkwardness.
Beauty influencers and tanning novices rave about their radiant results and ease of use, but what are self-tanning drops exactly? Furthermore, do these little drops of purported bronzing magic actually work?
In this tan-talising article, we'll cover everything self-tanning drop-related, including how to use them and get the most bang for your bronzing buck.
Self-tanning drops are simply face tanning serum in a bottle with a dropper, designed to be mixed into your face or body moisturiser. Part of the drops’ popularity is due to the fact they’re so easily added to your skincare routine. It can also be much easier to achieve a natural, streak-free tan when applying your tanner as part of your daily moisturising.
For someone who finds the world of self-tanning intimidating, tanning drops could be a perfect foolproof fit. Want to try them for yourself? Here’s how to use self-tanning drops for a beautiful bronze glow – without a streak or orange hue in sight.
Delivering a gorgeous, natural glow, self-tanning drops can be an excellent, easy-to-use alternative to other self-tanners. They’re super simple to incorporate into your daily routine by adding a few drops to your moisturiser.
But there are a few things you need to know before you glow. To get the most from your self-tanning drops, follow these simple tips:
As with any self-tanner, you want to ensure your skin is prepped and ready for action. Exfoliating before applying a self-tanner is crucial because it helps rid the skin’s surface of dead cells or dry patches that can result in a patchy, uneven tan.
For the face, you can use a manual or chemical exfoliant. Below the neck, try an exfoliating scrub like our Bali Buffing Sugar or a handy exfoliating mitt to slough off any dead skin.
The beauty of self-tanning drops is how easily they can be incorporated into your normal skincare routine. Add a few self-tanning drops to your face cream – yup, it’s that easy!
For your face, first choose the best lotion to use with your tanning drops and then apply a few drops (follow the directions on the bottle) to a dollop of your face lotion or moisturiser. In other words, don’t apply the drops to the entire bottle of moisturiser; put some moisturiser in your palm (we like to use the Antioxidant Glow Cream) and mix in the self-tanning drops.
DO NOT apply the extra-concentrated drops directly to your face as they’re designed for mixing!
After you’ve applied your tanning drops, you want to blend any excess away from your hairline or anywhere it might settle. Use a makeup blending sponge to gently buff and blend the colour for a more natural-looking tan.
Self-tanning drops for your face and body can take several hours to develop, so you need to wait it out before reapplying. Read the directions to get an idea of how long it’ll take to see your fully developed glow.
Now that you know how easily self-tanning drops can be added to your skincare routine, let’s talk about keeping that glow looking fierce!
Avoid exfoliating too much to keep your tan from fading too quickly. Instead, exfoliate your skin gently, no more than once a week, while you’re rocking your new tan.
Keep your skin moisturised by regularly applying a good-quality lotion or cream like our Antioxidant Glow Cream. This will help prevent your tan from becoming patchy or fading unevenly.
Don’t forget to reapply to keep your tan looking fresh! As with any self-tanner, regular application is key to maintaining a healthy-looking glow. Luckily, with self-tanning drops, it’s incredibly easy to reapply as needed. Simply add some self-tanning drops to your body lotion or face moisturiser for a glowing tan all year long.
Are you interested in learning more about getting a glow all year round? Check out our blog for everything tanning, skin and beauty related!
Edited By: Pip Jarvis and Iris
