Make Your Glow Last: How a Hand & Body Cream Can Extend Your Fake Tan

Summer radiance is great, but nothing lasts forever, especially a fake tan. Whether you’re aiming for a golden glow all year round or just want your holiday tan to last a little longer, the secret often lies not in the tanner itself, but in how you care for your skin afterwards.

Why Your Skin Needs Extra Love

Fake tan works by interacting with the outermost layer of your skin. As skin naturally sheds dead cells, the tan gradually fades. Dry or dehydrated skin accelerates this process, causing uneven patches or streaks. This is where a rich hand & body cream comes in.

Hydrated skin holds onto colour longer. By applying a nourishing cream daily, you keep your skin soft, supple, and well-moisturised, helping your tan fade evenly and last for several extra days.

Choose Ingredients That Work with Your Tan

Look for a cream that combines humectants (like glycerin or betaine) to draw water into the skin, and emollients (like coconut oil, shea butter, or squalane) to smooth and protect. These ingredients create a hydrated, silky canvas that helps your tan develop naturally and stay even.

Our  Hand & Body Cream fits the bill perfectly:

• Coconut oil and shea butter deeply nourish and smooth the skin.
• Squalane and sunflower seed oil help maintain hydration while supporting the skin’s natural barrier.
• Glycerin and betaine lock in moisture for lasting softness.
• Verbascum Thapsus Flower gently helps the skin glow from within. By interacting with UV light, it creates a subtle, natural radiance that makes skin look brighter, healthier, and more youthful. Beyond its illuminating effect, it also helps protect against environmental stressors, supporting skin that feels nourished, resilient, and naturally luminous.

Together, these ingredients ensure your skin is soft and balanced, which are the ideal condition for maintaining a flawless tan.

Tips for Maintaining your Fake Tan with Hand & Body Cream 

Exfoliate first: Before applying your self-tan, gently exfoliate to remove dry, dead skin. This creates an even base, our Exfoliating Body Mitt works perfectly to smooth skin.

Moisturise daily: After your tan has developed, use our Hand & Body Cream daily, especially on drier areas like elbows, knees, and hands.

Apply fake tan lightly to sensitive areas: Focus heavier cream on rougher areas, and a lighter layer on areas prone to streaking.

Even out fading: A consistent moisturising routine helps your tan fade gradually and evenly, preventing patchiness.

Bonus Benefits

Beyond helping your tan last longer, a hand and body cream improves skin texture and comfort, leaving your body soft, nourished, and glowing. Even as the tan naturally fades, your skin looks radiant and healthy.

 

Gradual Sun-kissed Glow

Pair with our Self-Tan Drops for a sun-kissed glow, these drops can either work like a gradual self-tanner by applying a few drops daily with your moisturiser, or as a quicker glow by adding more drops in.

 

Final Glow Tip

Consistency is key. Make moisturising part of your daily ritual, morning or night, and you’ll see the difference to create a longer-lasting, more even tan and skin that feels as good as it looks.

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