I admit that I don’t self-tan regularly enough to have a weekly routine or anything, but I do have a pretty fool-proof system that I follow when I want to add a bit of color to my skin. I’m walking you through the steps below, and including a few tips to ensure your most even-looking tan!

First things first, it’s all about the prep!

Step One. Exfoliate in the shower! Any body scrub will do, but I personally love the Kopari body scrubs. I used a scoop for both of my legs, and another scoop for both of my arms. All you do is rub the scrub against your skin to loosen up any dry, rough skin leaving your skin soft and smooth!

Step Two. Shave! I always shave after I exfoliate because my skin is so smooth for the razor.
Step Three. Apply lotion to your knees, elbows, and ankle bones. These are the only areas that tend to “collect” the tanner, so it’s helpful to prep those areas with a bit of moisture. I just use my Kate McLeod body stone on those parts of my body.

Step Four. Get your glove on and apply the tanner. *Never* apply self-tan without a glove (the only time it’s okay to skip a glove is if you’re using a gradual tanning lotion…but you still want to wash your hands afterward!). I apply two pumps of Loving Tan 2-hour express in “medium” to my gloved hand and start rubbing it in small circles. Make sure you rub it in well, checking for streaks and lines. I start at the biggest parts of m...