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Maybe it's time to give them another try

Beth Engel — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:37:58 -0500

I gave up on self tanners a couple of years ago, after a few disastrous tries. Maybe it's time to give them another try!

My mame is Beth Engel. I've been running my own online business, Epic Merchandise, where I sell personalized, engraved gifts, since 2003.

yes, self tanners are getting better

Ron Robinson — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:44:40 -0500

I also recommend new self tanners from Hawaiian Tropic and St. Tropez.

Both provide deep, even, streak-free tan and do not have that unpleasant odor that is left behind when using other self tanners.

Members of BeautyStat.com love them too.

http://www.beautystat.com

Love the detailed application process

theselftanningqueen — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:20:15 -0500

Great review, and I love the application tips. I actually have a blog that focuses on everything self -tanner related! I am in the process of producing a series of videos on application tips and of course I would be more than happy to answer any question. = )

Sinead,

www.selftanningqueen.com

"Orange" you glad you read this self tanner post?

AllinGoodFace — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:54:13 -0500

Sorry, bad pun! You may get pale skin from your ancestory, I received the ability to make really bad puns on the fly.

Seriously, though, I can endorse this self tanner as well and I've tried them all! I love L'Oreal Sublime and it really does live up to it's name.

On a side note, aren't you amazed that people are still frequenting tanning beds!? A 3 story tanning salon just opened in Seattle where I live. 3 stories?! Yes, we are lacking sun here, but do people still use those cancer boxes so much that it warrants three stories of downtown prime real estate. Unbelievable!

Melissa

www.allingoodface.com

The Clumpy Ankler thanks you!

Bearca — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:22:13 -0500

I'll try the lotion trick. Thanks!!

Ankle-area clump stop

lucysspleen — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:14:30 -0500

Dear Clumpy Ankler,

The secret is a bit of lotion first on elbows, knees, and especially ankles. Exfoliate like crazy, then take a bit of lotion and rub it in very well on all your driest bits, then apply your self-tanner in the same order, thus allowing the lotion to set in well before tanning. Ta da! Smoooooth.

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Another trick ...

Shes Gotta Have It — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:08:51 -0500

I have also heard that after applying the slef tanner you can buff it out a bit with a towel [that you don't care to stain of course] ... I haven't tried it yet, but I have high hopes that it will give a smoother more even looking "tan".

Have you guys tried the Jergens Natural Glow Express? That stuff is pretty serious... lol.

Avyanka :)

http://shesgottahaveitnyc.blogspot.com/

thanks

Bearca — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:51:33 -0500

I'll give it a try! I see what you mean about just smoothing the excess from another part of your leg onto the ankle.

This self-tanning business is rather complex, huh?

Ankles are tricky...

NothingButBonfires — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:40:52 -0500

Bearca, I've had this happen to me too. The best advice I can give (aside from the exfoliation -- good call!) is to start the application of your self-tanner at your calves. Rub it all the way around and up and down your leg, then kind of just smooth the excess down around your ankles -- the point is that you're not starting a whole new application around the ankles, you're just using the leftover from your calves, so it's going to be a lot lighter on your skin. Does that make sense? I do the same with my knees, too, because that's another spot that's at risk for streaks. It's kind of a tricky technique but once you do it a few times, you'll get a feeling for how little product you actually need around your ankles and knees to still get the color but not get the streaks.

help me avoid clumpy tan ankles!

Bearca — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:33:26 -0500

I am always looking for a good self-tanner so rest assured I will be buying this one! The one thing I struggle with is getting weird clumpy effects around my ankles, despite aggressive exfoliation. Any advice to avoid that with this product?