Despite moving to the deep south of Texas 7 months ago, I have lost my beautiful tan skin that I had the months leading up to my wedding! I went to a tanning bed, my first time in my 24 years, last year for 7 months, a couple times a week starting december 09 to june 2010. I hated doing it knowing how bad it is for my skin and the risks of cancer but I was so happy with the results and it was fairly inexpensive. Anyways, fast forward to now...feeling quite pale and need a little pick me up skin wise because, as you can agree, having that extra color on your face makes you and your outfit so much better lol!
Here are some pictures of how tan I was at my wedding and then how pale I am presently...I will be heading to Wal-mart this weekend to pick up the best self tanner out there, I researched some and found that Jergens Natural Glow is highly recommended..let me know if you have a better self tanner?1?
Tan bride...
My sis and I posing with my aunt at our family christmas party!
I am ashamed to admit that I go to a tanning bed. I'm not working right now, and I paid for the month so I end up there A LOT. But ya know what, I did feel a little less disgusting when I was sick and looked in the mirror the other day.
ReplyDeleteThe Jergens Natural Glow does work, you just have to be careful with it around the wrists and ankles--it may turn orange around there. But a simple exfoliation will help blend that in.
ReplyDeleteI used Jergens Natural Glow, it didnt work for me. I am completly fair skinned, I turned orange-ish. Or best, I looked like I had jaundice. And it stained some a few of my pretty bras. Fingers crossed, it works for you.
ReplyDeleteAs far as self tanners go, I feel that all of them are going to be a little tricky. I do have to say that I won't ever go to another after trying Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer. I think the fact that it's a foam and not a cream/lotion makes the world of difference when you apply it! Best of luck, I know what you mean about hating to be pale ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm always really pale, and during the summer I long to be tan. One time I tried a self tanner and it just made my skin look dirty! My mother asked me. "What's on your leg?!" That would be self tanner gone wrong. So please post about what works, and maybe I'll get a winter pick-me-up too!
ReplyDeleteJust make sure whatever you get doesn't have glitter in it. I've used Jergens before -- it works but I find it a little shimmery. I used to use Aveeno's version and loved it. But I haven't been able to find it lately...
ReplyDeleteHave you ever had a spray tan done? They work really well and last around 2 weeks.
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