A Great Tan the Safe Way With He-Shi.

With the sunny weather already upon us, the time has come to invest some time and effort into gaining a tan. I’m not talking about everyone rushing off to use the sunbeds, no, I’m talking about faking it all way.

These days there are some pretty good fake tans out available; just follow these simple tips to achieve a golden glow that’s better than the real thing.

1) Use Pre-Tan.

I discovered this brilliant pre-tan from Boots Soltan. It is especially designed to prepare the skin for self tanning. The yellow liquid is filled with lots of tiny exfoliating particles to scrub off any dry skin which may ruin the application of the tan. Simply rub the formula all over the body before getting in the shower, then rinse off. It moisturises too, which is an extra benefit if you are using a self tan product which requires you not to moisturise.

2) Shave.

It’s pretty obvious really, but smooth shaved legs means the application of the tan goes on better and is less likely to streak.

3) Exfoliate.

Sure, you may have already used the pre-tan to exfoliate, but what harm can a little more do. Besides, it’s always good to exfoliate after shaving to ensure your skin is left as smooth as it can be. Use exfoliating gloves with your favourite shower gel to achieve best results.

4) TAN!

Now your all prepared for the tan, it is time to actually apply it. My current favourite is He-Shi’s Quick and Easy Dark Foaming Mousse. As it is a mousse it is easy to apply; just pump a ball onto a tanning mitt and rub into the skin. I love this product as it tans on contact so you can see anywhere you may have missed, meaning no streaks! The formula takes only two minutes to dry, and then you can dress, and guess what, remarkably it doesn’t stain clothing! I have used a lot of tanning products in my time, and I have to say this is the first one I have ever come across which doesn’t ruin my bed sheets. It doesn’t leave a nasty fake tan smell which most others do too.

With this product, the tan takes 6-8 hours to develop; the initial tanning is just to prevent streaks and can be washed off after, revealing golden glowing skin. The tan is deep and very real looking, and lasts for a week. I can’t get enough of it, especially now summer is almost here. There is now no reason to hide away pasty legs, so girls get out your summer dresses and show off those legs.

Product Rating:

5/5

To Epilate or Not to Epilate.

Two of my friends and I decided that it would be a good idea to purchase an epilator. We figured, like most females, we could handle the pain of a few hairs being tweeked from our legs, after all, there are more painful places us girls remove hair from.

I got home and eagerly charged it up, excited at the concept of a whole new realm of leg smoothness. When it was done I turned it on to reveal a loud, terrifying whizz of the blade. Needless to say I ensued and put the tool to my ankle, even after my mothers knowing glances at the epilator, I was still determined to experience it.

OUCH!

The little machine tugged and tore at my hair follicles, and it took actual inner strength to run it up my leg.

However, after the initial shock of the hairs being ripped from me, the pain became bearable, so I proceeded onto the next leg.

The results?

Well, my legs had what only can be described as shaving rash, for the first few hours. After they had calmed down and returned to their normal, irritation-free way, they felt extraordinarily smooth, and stayed that way for two weeks without the need of another shave.

Now I think that’s worth the pain of a bit of epilating, don’t you?

I heart my razor

I bought a new razor and I have to admit it's actually made me enjoy removing the hairs from my legs! It used to be a chore, something that I'd painstakingly endure every other day, what with the ankle/ knee nicks and the expense of new shaving gel every month, and that's not mentioning the extra shower time having a thorough shave takes. However, the Gillette geniuses have created the Venus Breeze which makes shaving, well, a breeze. The refillable cartridge has built in scented shaving cream, meaning there's no need for the buying and lathering of gel making shaving quicker and easier. The three blades also make it a close shave resulting in silky, smooth legs. And did I suffer with cut ankles? Well, yes, a little, it is still a blade! But it was significantly less than my old razor. So results all round!

Only £3.99 at Superdrug.