As much as I hate to admit it, I still can't get over my tanning bed addiction. Last summer, I skipped tanning in the beds and this summer I've failed a little. I know it's terrible for my skin but I have found a little gem that makes staying out of the tanning bed a little easier. Enter St. Tropez self tanner. It comes in a lotion and mousse form. I bought the lotion at Sephora and have been pretty pleased with the results. I am naturally a little darker complected and don't burn in the sun (thank God for Native American blood) so self tanner doesn't turn me orange. It's about $28 and well worth it. It applies pretty quickly and for troublesome spots like knees and elbows, I do one pump of St. Tropez and one pump of lotion to even things out. The bottle says to apply it then rinse in the shower after 4 hours. I put it on at night, dry it off a little with the blow dryer on cold shot, and go to sleep. I feel like it helps the color build a bit better but maybe it's just me. It lasts for about a week, then just reapply and you're good to go.
