Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your sun-kissed glow! Self-tanning is a safe and healthy way to achieve a beautiful bronze all year round. Achieving a flawless, natural-looking tan requires a little know-how. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for fall self-tanning, ensuring a smooth, streak-free tan that extends summer's warmth into the cooler months.

Step 1: Exfoliate First for a Flawless Base

The key to a perfect self-tan is creating a clean, even canvas. Exfoliation is crucial for removing dead skin cells that could otherwise lead to a patchy, uneven tan if not removed. Here's where our amazing body scrubs come into action! Our scrubs are formulated with natural ingredients such as Sea Salt and Turbinado Sugar, gently buffing away dead skin. Added Shea Butter and Olive Oil leave your skin feeling utterly soft and perfectly nourished.

Here's how to exfoliate for a self-tan:

1. In the shower, scoop a small amount into moistened hands
2. Apply your chosen body scrub in circular motions, focusing on areas prone to dryness like knees, elbows, and ankles.
3. Rinse thoroughly. Allow your body to fully dry before proceeding.

Step 2: Apply the Enhance Self-Tanner Of Choice

Chances are, you probably have a bit of natural color just coming off of summer and the goal now is to even the look of your tan while enhancing it a shade. Our Enhance Light Self-Tanner is available in two formulas to suit your needs and desired application format. 

Do you prefer a cream or spray? or both? Here are some things to consider when choosing your Enhance Light self-tanner:

• Enhance Sunless Tanning Cream:  Apply like a lotion, it is safe for face + body. Due to the application process of physically rubbing in the product, it tends to provide a deeper result. Our tanning creams are extremely hydrating because of their base ingredients and herbs, so naturally skin absorbs this formula better.
• Enhance H20 Light Tanning Mist:  Most similar to our professional spray tan treatment. Our tanning mists are wonderful for a full-body, fast-drying sunless tan. They can be used as a fine tuning, finishing spray for face, hands and feet. We love to use the atomizer mist at the end of the cream sunless application, misting over the tops of hands and feet.

Step 3: Pointers For A Streak-Free Finish

1. Blend carefully: Pay close attention to areas like your hands, feet, and ankles. Blend these areas well with a damp cloth to avoid any harsh lines or excess darkening of these areas.
2. Let it dry completely: Give your self-tanner ample time to dry before getting dressed or applying makeup.
3. Moisturize daily: Apply a moisturizer daily to achieve maximum life of your tan. With the right amount of hydration, your tan can last anywhere from 7-10 days before needing a reapplication.

At Chocolate Sun, one of the first natural and organic sunless tanners on the market, we use naturally derived and Eco-Certified DHA that comes from Sugar Beets. The key to our products performing so naturally and beautifully is based on the skin perfecting ingredients we choose- always natural + organic + wildcrafted. 

With a little preparation and the right products, you can achieve a beautiful, natural-looking tan that takes you from summer to fall with confidence. Grab your favorite Enhance Sunless Tanning product today, follow these steps, and stay glowing!