17-Dec-2014
Pure Beauty’s top-to-toe guide to perfect party beauty
Body beautiful
Nothing says party like smooth, glowing, bronzed skin, but with winter
upon us, any colour is likely to have to come from a bottle. Prepping
the perfect party body should start a few days before any big event;
tanning should take place at least 24 hours before the party, and hair
removal and exfoliation should be performed at least a few hours before
that to ensure best results. Dawn McDaid, Co-Founder of HotHouse
Brands, creator of St. Moriz, says: “Avoid shaving for 24 hours before
you tan and don’t bathe or shower immediately before tanning, as this
will open pores and can lead to a patchy finish. You should always
remove all make-up and deodorant prior to tanning.” Skin should be well
prepped with exfoliation to remove dry, dead skin, and oil-free
moisturiser massaged into areas prone to dryness like elbows and knees
to prevent streaks. When it comes to applying the tan, McDaid
recommends: “Start from the feet upwards to avoid crease marks from
bending over. You should apply a 5p piece amount of tan to your tanning
mitt (a must-have essential) and work in circular motions, taking your
time. Don’t go too heavy on your joints; lightly wipe the product over
bent knees and elbows to avoid crease lines forming and go easy – your
tan will develop over time so don’t be tempted to add more! Leave hands
until last and apply in a sweeping motion from wrist to fingers, and
after tanning wear loose dark clothing to avoid marks.” If mistakes do
happen and streaks appear post-development, don’t panic. “These can
usually be rectified with post-tan exfoliation or by using a little
lemon juice or whitening toothpaste mixed with a little bit of water,”
advises McDaid.
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