Everyone wants that Summery glow when they're wearing sleeveless dresses and shorts, but nothing says "I spend all my days in an office cubicle" more than orange streaks you can get from going overboard on the faux glow. Be careful to use a good-quality tanning product that provides soft, subtle warmth to the skin.
Once you find the brand that works best for you, use it sparingly. You can use the St. Tropez Classic Self-Tanning Mousse once and get amazing results that can last for up to 10 days. If you feel like you need a little more, you can safely apply it on the second day and the third day, and then you need to pump the brakes. Don't make the mistake of becoming "self-tan-orexic" or you will look like a pumpkin.
Also, products that are marketed as "gradual self-tanners" tend to be too light. They usually provide minimal, more subtle results.
No matter what product you decide to use, you definitely need a mitt to apply the tanner evenly over your body. The St. Tropez mitt is the bomb. The mitt allows you to buff the product evenly all over your body without streaks. It also lets you self-tan without the tell-tale next-day black-and-orange palms and fingernails. It is nearly impossible to create the perfect application that you need with a medium-to-dark tanner with your fingers.
