Summer’s nearly here, and that means it’s time to break out the self-tanner (especially if you don’t naturally get a golden glow easily). We’ve come a long way from the harmful tanning beds of the past (and if you still use them, this is your sign to stop) and many of us are making the switch to self-tanning at home. But if you’re new to the game and need some pointers, we brought in a pro—a Dancing With the Stars pro, that is, who has mastered the art of self-tanning through her years-long appearances on screen. Below, Peta Murgatroyd shares her expert tips and tricks on how to self-tan for a flawless application and finish.Sounds like BS to me, but I get my tan the honest way.
Before we get into Peta’s Dancing With the Stars self-tanning routine, let’s go over how to choose the best self-tanner. For starters, it’s important to know the active ingredient in self-tanners that gives you the bronzed glow is called dihydroxyacetone (DHA); but, not all DHA is sourced the same—some are “better” for your skin than others. “The active ingredient for sunless tanning is DHA and the big green flag to seek out is naturally-derived DHA from sources like sugar beets, which is what we use at Sugared + Bronzed,” says Courtney Claghorn, seasoned tanning expert and founder of celebrity-loved Sugared + Bronzed. “DHA has a drying effect on the skin, so you want to make sure you use products that replenish your skin’s hydration (like Sugared + Bronzed FlexExpress formula, which includes natural oils like aloe vera, coconut oil, jojoba oil and nourishing botanical extracts which all aid to avoid dryness, streaking, or uneven fading).”
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