How to Get the Perfect Self-Tan: Your Easy Guide

How to Get the Perfect Self-Tan: Your Easy Guide

Your wellness routine just got a little better :)

Unlike instant self-tanners loaded with harsh chemicals, our formula takes a gentler, more natural, and ultra-hydrating approach. This foam-lotion hybrid glides on smoothly with a unique texture that allows for effortless application, building and blending seamlessly to deliver a perfect, dewy finish.

Read the wise words from our tan-ning hall of farmers: 15+ years and counting:

Expert Self-Tan Tips: 

  1. Prepare Your Skin
  • Exfoliate your skin (ideally 24 hours before you apply your tan).
  • Apply lotion only to key areas: hands, elbows, knees, and feet.
  1. Apply the Tan
  • Grab your tanning mitt.
  • Shake bottle before use.
  • Add the tanning product to your mitt, then apply 1-2 layers to your skin in a circular motion
  • Remember, our product is toxin-free, so don't expect an instant tan.
  1. Develop the Tan
  • Wait 6-8 hours for your tan to fully develop.
  • One layer delivers a lovely, natural look.
  • Two layers achieve a deeper tan.
  1. Build Your Tan (if you want!)
  • Feel free to build upon your tan, whether it’s adding an extra layer the next day for a deeper tan or doing a quick touch-up throughout the week to maintain your dewy glow.
  • Our customers swear by this method: Apply one layer before bed, shower in the morning, and then follow up with a second layer to deepen your glow throughout the day.

    Secret Hack: Tan your hands last, using only the mitt residue for the outer areas of your hands, then finish with lotion all over to blend it in. This prevents your hands from looking darker than your body or having orange palms (iykyk). 

    Tips to a Lasting Tan

    1. Moisturize your skin daily.
    2. Pat your skin dry after showers (or any water activity).
    3. Exfoliate weekly prior to applying your tan.

    Elan Pure’s non-toxic self-tanner not only makes you feel good about what you’re putting on your skin, but gives you the most natural, dewy glow.

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