With 86% of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK caused as a result of overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, it’s fair to say we need to take our relationship with sun tanning seriously.
So, what to do? Well, fake tan from a bottle offers a golden glow without the skin damage, which can only be a good thing, right? Of course – but in practice, it isn’t always straightforward, particularly for those with very pale skin.
Unless you’re discerning in your choice of fake tan, you prep your skin thoroughly pre-application, and then apply carefully, things can become very messy, very quickly. We’re talking streaks and smears of orange, uneven tones, and an overwhelming scent of biscuits. A poor application of fake tan is a nightmare – one that goes on, because you can’t simply hop into the shower, wash it off and start again.
For all of you porcelain-skinned folk out there, the good news is that there is of course a fake tan product for you. We’ve tried and tested a number of options and have found the products that will leave you looking sun-kissed, rather than like an…
