Top Tips To Topping Up That Tan!
First of all, don’t even contemplate leaving this bleak weathered, grey skied country without giving that tan a head start!
Around two weeks before you travel, get yourself to the corner shop and book some sunbed sessions, not enough to give you that shiny, papery leather look but enough to create a base layer from which you can build up a fantastic glowing tan.
Nip to the shops and buy enough sun tan lotion to not only last you for your holiday duration, but a bit extra too! You’ll need a small bottle of factor 35, an average sized bottle of 15, a larger sized 8 and a nice low-factor dry oil, perhaps a 2, and if you’re going for that dark brown, coffee look, buy one with keratin!
Don’t forget when packing your case, to individually wrap each bottle of sun tan lotion in a plastic carrier bag to not only avoid spillage, but to protect your clothes and your skin in the long run!
When you finally arrive, you’ll love every minute of it, but where to sunbathe for that maximum tan?! My personal favourite is the beach, not just for the stunning scenery and cool, refreshing sea, but because of that beautiful, brisk breeze. Not only will that lovely breeze cool you down but it also gives a stunningly seamless tan.
One faux pas which many of us make is forgetting to apply aftersun lotion every evening throughout the holiday. Without this added moisture, your skin can become dry and cracked and helps the peeling process start a lot quicker!
Start with your factor 15 lotion and see how you go, if you have any sore or blistering areas, pop a bit of factor 30 on to ensure it doesn’t worsen. As your holiday progresses, reduce the strength of your sun tan lotion, go down to 8 and then eventually you may feel brave enough to go for that factor 4 keratin oil!
Another helpful tip is to make sure you keep applying that sun tan lotion on a regular basis, every half an hour or so, apply a little here and there to ensure a burnt-free complexion. Although you feel fine and like your skin is not burning at all, it can be smouldering without you realising until later that evening when unfortunately, it’s too late.
So whether you’re looking at booking cheap holidays in the Costa Dorada, a scorching week in Santorini or all expenses paid trips to Jamaica, follow these helpful tips to avoid burning and breaking your lovely fresh skin. So whether you’re looking at booking cheap holidays in the Costa Dorada, a scorching week in Santorini or all expenses paid trips to Jamaica, follow these helpful tips to avoid burning and breaking your lovely fresh skin.