Bronze Baby

I used to be addicted to Tanning, even though I knew the risk I was taking. I just loved being tan and it made me feel good. I also enjoyed the 10-20 minutes of silence and time to myself. I guess you could say I had an "Ah Ha" moment and realized that I was only increasing my chances of getting skin cancer each time I went to tan. I found a great alternative because I was not ready to give up the Beautiful Bronze Glow year round.

I'm sure a lot of you have heard of Bare Minerals makeup, but what you probably didn't know is that they have more than just makeup products. They sell a Fabulous Self Tanner from their Bare Escentuals Line. It's called "Faux Tan", it's in a Brown/Bronze box and the bottle itself is white. I found it at my local Ulta store in Cedar Rapids. You can check it out at http://www.bareescentuals.com/. They also carry a great Bronzing Moisturizer for $18.00, Faux Tan is $22.00. Sounds like a lot when you can buy Jergens Tinted Moisturizer from anywhere, but has anyone else noticed that it smells like stale pee? My Husband sure did. Faux Tan makes my skin feel amazing. I use it 2-3 times a week for my facial moisturizer before I go to bed. I wake up with a nice glow and great feeling skin.

Helpful tips to using these products: The self tanner will make your hands look dark brown to green when you apply it. It will wash off, so don't freak out, get a good hand soap scrub (manicure & tan all at once). It also helps to apply baby oil or Vaseline to dry areas (knees and elbows) and hands before application. This sets up a barrier so the self tanner doesn't soak into your dry skin and leave it a different hue then the rest of your body. Enjoy!

(Little hint that I forgot to include about the tanning lotion, when you apply it to your face, just dap it on your forhead, cheeks, nose, and tiny bit on your chin. This makes it look more authentic. If you think about it, when you get a sunburn that's where it hits your face...not all over.)