VITA LIBERATA

I've spoken before about the sun safety, especially during the summer time.  It is SO important to wear sunscreen if you will be out in the sun.  I just recently had to get a mole removed for the second time :(.  It is not a fun process & I don't want any of you to have to get any bad news from your dermatologists, so trust me when I tell you to be careful!!!

 That does not mean I have resorted to embracing my fair-ish skin.  I still love the look of a rich tan & glowy skin, so today I want to talk about how I get a faux glow. My favorite self tanners are from the brand Vita Liberata - a non toxic, organic luxury brand of  lotions/products to get a safe, natural looking glow without baking in the sun.

The product that started my obsession with Vita Liberata is the Tinted Self Tan Lotion. I loved the shade of golden brown that my skin turned after applying it & found it to last way longer than any self tanner I had applied previously.

My favorite product, by far, is the NKD Skin Daily Tan Moisturizer.  This product has no smell & leaves me with a nice bronze color in just a few hours. It is great for a last minute tan for a special event or just for everyday use!  I apply this one after each shower for a subtle glow.

For the upcoming summer heat, I plan to use Vita Liberata's newly released SPF Collection! I love that these products are made with natural ingredients like almonds & passionflower oil.  Plus, VL's mantra of respect your skin, protect your skin is the best!

You can read some of their safe sun tips on their blog here.

My Top 3 Tips for Applying a Self Tanner:

1. Always prep your skin.  I wouldn't recommend applying a tanning lotion without exfoliating & moisturizing your skin first.  By removing any dead or dry skin, you will have a more even tan that will also last longer.

2. Be cautious around elbows, wrists, hands, knees, ankles & feet. These parts of your body have more ridges, corners & wrinkles where tanner can get caught.  You can avoid orange body parts by using a regular daily moisturizer as part of your prep.  

3. Wear a mitt! I've learned the hard way, thinking 'Oh, I'm only applying a little bit of lotion' that you palms will turn orange.  It is hard to get off & it is a dead giveaway that your tan is fake.  So if your lotion comes with a mitt, be sure to wear it!

If you do happen to mess up or overdo it, just grab a warm washcloth & buff the area in small circles until the color evens out.



Have other questions?  Leave them in the comments below!


XO,
Michelle Paige

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