Preparing the skin properly
At the end of the season, the skin has often suffered somewhat: The complexion is sallow, dry and even flaking in some places? Then a little "scrub" is just the thing - it makes the skin on your face and body beautifully soft by removing dead skin cells.
The right scrub
A body scrub with salt or sugar granules makes the skin soft and smooth. It is applied to damp skin in circular movements in the shower and then rinsed off again with warm water. You can also treat your face with a rubbing cream. This gently removes the top layer of skin and reveals a plump, rosy-fresh and youthful complexion. Goodbye, gray haze!
Pure moisture
After exfoliation, the skin is ideally prepared to optimally absorb the nutrients in a facial care product or body lotion. Products with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera or glycerine replenish moisture stores and balance the skin. As a result, the complexion peels less quickly and the sun-kissed look lasts longer.
The motto: a lot helps a lot
If these basic beauty rituals are not enough and you want to give your skin a pampering program with extra care, apply a serum under your day care or a mask. Serums are concentrated powerhouses with highly concentrated active ingredients that are applied in the morning or evening and can penetrate deep into the skin thanks to their light consistency. Don't forget your feet! They deserve a little attention too. Care creams with urea or exfoliating AHA make stressed skin there supple again. Your hands will be happy to receive a portion of hand cream with rich active ingredients such as jojoba or coriander oil. It is best to leave it on overnight under cotton socks.
For the glow
Subtle help is the motto here. Bronze powder, highlighter and shimmer gels conjure up sunshine on the skin. Don't worry, this also suits lighter skin tones and looks super sexy and sensual.
Give the complexion a soft shimmer
Go for a product that suits your skin type. Bronzers are now available in all possible shades. Apply highlighter above the cheekbones, under the eyebrows and wherever you want to create a glowy accent.
Contouring the face with powder
The contouring trend is here to stay. If you like, use bronzer to create a contour below the cheekbones. If you want to optimize your overall tan, dust a little product on the sun terraces (forehead, bridge of the nose, cheeks, chin).
Cheat with self-tanner
Marc Elrick, self-tan expert from Tan-Luxe, knows how to do it professionally.
Why do so many people still shy away from the subject?
Because they associate it with bad smells and orange results. With modern formulations, however, this no longer happens. In the 21st century, products provide additional moisture, have anti-ageing benefits, smell good and are easy to use.
What are the biggest mistakes women still often make?
Not using the right product. If you match your skincare to your type, why not your self-tanner? There are so many options: Products for light or dark skin, those that tan gradually, or drops like Tan-Luxe that you mix individually into your face care for a personalized result.
How to apply for an even result?
The skin must be well moisturized, this is the key to a uniform look. However, it is important that the cream is not applied directly before applying the self-tanner (only on dry areas such as knees, elbows and feet), otherwise the texture will not be properly absorbed. I apply a little Vaseline to my nails and eyebrows. Then I use a special glove and apply the product in circular movements so that nothing gets on my hands, then take off the gloves and only spread the residue on my hands and feet. If something does go wrong: mix a little lemon juice with salt, exfoliate the body and rinse off.