Beautifully Bronzed

It’s finally May! Just a few weeks until Memorial Day weekend, and summer is right around the corner! If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to break out those cute sundresses and walking shorts and pack away the winter clothes.

But if you’re like me, you also have skin that hasn’t seen sun in many, many months and could use a safe and healthy bronze before donning your summer duds.

For a DIY solution, head over to your local pharmacy. The shelves are packed with self tanners that will get you the glow you desire. Some of my favorites are:

Jergens Natural Glow. The daily moisturizer delivers just the right amount of color at a gradual pace so you never look fake or orange. The lotion comes in three shades so you can easily find the one best for you.

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion.  Probably my favorite self-tanner out there. The lotion provides an instant glimmer, perfect for a night out, and after just two applications you will see a noticeably, tanner difference. Go easy on elbows and knees, as they tend to soak up more lotion, which can result in dark spots.

For even, full-body coverage, consider Mystic Tan.  You enter a booth, where your whole body is sprayed with a fine even mist, giving you a hint a color that changes into a natural-looking tan in 4-8 hours. I’ve done this many times before a big event to even out my skin tone. It works great!

Happy self-tanning! And remember, when out in the sun, be sure to use sunscreen!