Exfoliate gently in the shower with a loofah or exfoliating scrub. Spend a little more time exfoliating dry areas like your elbows, knees, and ankles. Also be sure to shave before applying self tanner as it can make your tan fade.

After showering, pat your skin dry and apply sunless tanner in a cool, dry place to prevent excess sweating. If you're applying tanner in a hot climate, opt for a tanning mousse—these types of tanners dry much faster.

To avoid orange palms, we recommend using a tanning mitt or washing your hands thoroughly between sections.

Once you're finished, allow your sunless tanner to dry completely before getting dressed.

If you want a deeper color after applying, simply reapply tanner. You can also use a combination of multiple tanning lotions to achieve your perfect glow. For example, apply an instant tanner for immediate color and then apply a gradual tanner in the following days to maintain your color.