How to Prep Your Skin for a Last-Minute Vacation

Summer always flies by so fast! If you’re lucky enough to be able to squeeze in one last trip before the fall is officially here, it’s important to get prepped — especially if you plan to enhance your natural skin tone with a fake tan. Here are some tips from our experts to ensure your skin looks sun-kissed and stunning for your final summer soiree.

Exfoliate

Two or three days before you take off on your trip, get your body ready for easy self-tanner application by thoroughly exfoliating your skin. Exfoliation removes dry, dead skin cells so your skin is soft, smooth, and ready to absorb self-tanner effectively and evenly. Depending on your skin’s sensitivity level, you can use a loofah, a moist washcloth, or a natural sponge to exfoliate. You can also try our easy-to-use Coconut Exfoliating Wipes if you prefer to exfoliate without having to step into the shower.

Apply Self Tanner

After exfoliating, use a moisturizing spray or lotion to smooth out rough skin on thick, tricky areas like your elbows, knees, and feet. Then, apply your self-tanner of choice. Our Flawless Self-Tan Liquid is perfect for last-minute trips, as it comes with a professional application mitt to ensure a fast and even application. Or you can try our innovative Tanning Water, which also comes with a handy mitt and contains skin-soothing ingredients like passion-flower extract to promote long-lasting hydration. It goes on as a clear liquid but turns into a fluffy foam that’s lightweight and easy to apply.

To ensure you apply product evenly to hard-to-reach areas like your back, you can use our Body Mate 360° Self-Tanning Applicator. Made of high-quality microfiber and featuring durable, easy-to-grip handles, it helps distribute self-tanner seamlessly to tricky spots with just the right amount of pressure and control. 

For the delicate skin on your face, choose a self-tanner like our Flawless Coconut Tanning Serum. Specially formulated with nourishing, anti-aging ingredients such as coconut oil, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and silk amino acids, it gives your skin a natural-looking glow without clogging your pores. For best results, use gloved hands to apply the tanner to sun-prone areas of your face like the forehead, chin, cheeks, and nose. Then spread and smooth the product into all areas of your face, being mindful of the tops of your ears, the area underneath your jaw, and other easy-to-miss spots.

Moisturize & Maintain

Over the next couple of days, keep your skin hydrated and your color locked in by applying a layer of our Mistifier Oil Free Moisturizing Body Spray to your skin each morning. You should also take this time to look out for any spots you may have missed or any areas that look too dark so you can correct them in time for your trip. Our Fake Bake Tan Corrector & Eraser is a must-have product for fixing problem spots and evening out your fake tan. Packed with soothing aloe vera extract, it melts away self-tanning lotions, creams, and mousses in minutes. It corrects problem areas seamlessly so you can be sure your body is 100-percent bikini ready for your final summer adventure.