How to choose the right tanning formula for you
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How to choose the right formula
There are many different products you can use to tan, all of which are effective in their own way. But when it comes to choosing the right tan for you, it’s important to focus on your skin type, to ensure your skin stays hydrated and nourished as you tan.
Dry skin
If you have dry skin, it’s important to lock in as much moisture as possible with your tanning formula. This not only helps the colour last longer, but nourishes your delicate skin. For thirsty skin, spritz a lightweight tanning water or mist onto your body and blend with your hands or a mitt for a refreshing burst of hydration.
Enriched with Chia seeds and Avocado oils,
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Sensitive skin
Formulated with hydrating coconut, Isle of Paradise’s Self-Tan Drops are ideal to protect your skin as you glow. “Mix these self-tanning drops with your daily moisturiser and apply with your hands for a custom glow. Easy, straightforward, and no-extra steps required.” The other great thing about using tanning drops is that you can add more or fewer drops to your skincare to customise your glow to suit you.
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Normal skin
If you have a normal skin type and want to get a rich
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How to choose the right shade
There is a tan out there for everyone, you just have to find the perfect shade for you. Not all skin tones will suit the same colour. If you want your tan to look like it came from the sunny beaches of Barbados instead of a bottle, then the shade you opt for is crucial.
Fair skin tones
If you have a fairer skin tone, then it’s best to opt for a subtle sunkissed glow. Isle of Paradise recommend using their light products with peachy undertones to achieve the most natural looking tan.
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Medium skin tones
For medium skin tones, your tan should be giving you a golden boost. The tan gurus at Isle of Paradise suggest opting for their medium shade products that have a green undertone to give you a radiant touch up.
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Darker skin tones
Fake tan can be a great way to enhance naturally darker skin tones. If you are wanting to deepen your bronze, then Isle of Paradise recommend using their dark toned products with violet undertones.
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