Tanned Autumn Beauty

If you’ve been working all summer on your tan, eliciting “oohs” and “aahs” from co-workers upon your return to the office, then you’d probably like to keep that golden glow as long as possible. With that in mind, we’ve got some tips and products to help you stay bronzed all autumn long.

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
To protect that bronzed glow, you’ll need to keep your skin moisturized. So pour on the body milks, lotions, creams, and oils after every sun exposure. And don’t hesitate to reapply several times a day. We like Sun After SOS Mist from Biotherm; it’s enriched with thermal plankton, reinforcing the skin’s natural defence system.

 
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When it comes to your face, try daily cleansing with this soap enriched with Vitamin E and carrots! This root veggie is rich in beta-carotene, a substance that activates the pigmentation of the skin.

Gentle exfoliation
Exfoliation rids your skin of dead cells, but can rob it of its sun-kissed colour at the same time; that’s why it’s best to exfoliate gently. One or two days after you get a bit of a tan, use this Avocado Exfoliating Cream from Fruits & Passion, with its tiny, gentle grains.

$15.50 at Fruits & Passion



Cheat, a little…

To preserve your subtle colour, spread on a moisturizing cream containing a small amount of self-tanner—we like Energy Glow Beauty Body Lotion from Dove. Prolong your golden aura naturally, without the often messy job of applying regular self-tanner.

$10.49 at pharmacies and department stores   

For your face, try this Liquid Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion from Clarins. Delicately scented, this fluid, which contains healing Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, gives your face a subtle hint of colour, with a natural look.