Tanning Tips from Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter

Before you apply your Cocoa Brown Tan by Marissa Carter:

The smoother your skin the better the application, so exfoliate using the award winning Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter TOUGH STUFF 3 in 1 Body Scrub and moisturise your skin daily using Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Chocolate Whip Oil-Free Body Moisturiser in the lead up to your tan application. On the day you are going to apply your tan make sure your skin is free from any lotions, potions, perfumes, deodorants or creams and be sure not to exfoliate on this day either. Apply a coat of nail polish to your nails on hands and feet before tanning. This prevents tan from staining the nail plate. Apply Chocolate Whip Oil-Free Body Moisturiser to areas such as feet, ankles, knees, elbows and hands. The skin is usually drier in these areas so this will ensure the color of tan is even all over.

How can you avoid stained hands and feet?

The skin on our hands and feet is different from the rest of our body and it can be tricky to get your tan right in on these areas. Here are my top tips for tanning your hands and feet –

• Ensure they are well exfoliated before tanning application to remove dead/dry skin cells.

• Make a downward pointing ‘claw’ with your hand so that the Cocoa Brown Tan gets in between creases on your fingers. This will ensure you there are no white patches left.

• Leave your hands and feet until last and use only what product is left on your tanning mitt. Do not apply more product directly, just brush over the excess tan left on your mitt.

• If your hands or feet are particularly dry, apply a small amount of Chocolate Whip Oil-Free Body Moisturiser underneath your layer of tan. This will balance the PH in your skin making it optimal for even tan development. Also, Chocolate Whip is oil-free which means it won’t act as a barrier for tan unlike most oil based moisturisers on the market and will still allow the tan to develop correctly.

After you apply Cocoa Brown Tan by Marissa Carter:

• When you shower for the first time after applying tan you can use shower gel but don’t exfoliate your skin.
• You can apply Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Chocolate Whip Oil-Free Body Moisturiser after your shower as it is oil-free, it will nourish the skin and tan meaning it will last longer and help it fade naturally and evenly.
• When you want to remove your Cocoa Brown Tan use Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter TOUGH STUFF 3 in 1 Body Scrub to exfoliate in the shower and moisturize using Cocoa Brown by Marissa Carter Chocolate Whip Oil-Free Body Moisturiser afterwards.
• Repeat until your tan is completely removed and then you’re ready for your next tanning application!