Sunless tanning certainly isn’t as easy as the real thing, but the pay off is incredible. You will protect your skin and have a healthy glow.

Here are the essentials of getting that beautiful sunless tan:

• Exfoliate the skin before you go for a session. Don’t use oil-based scrubs. They create a barrier on the skin.

• Don’t rush.

• Let the tanner dry completely before getting dressed and wear loose clothes for the rest of the day.

• Repair any mistakes with a product like Bronze Buffer, sponges that require just a bit of water to wipe away streaks.