My new GO TO self tanner!

HEYY HEYY FRI-DAY!!!

I have to laugh because since the days of AOL and AIM I've been writing "heyy" with two y's and I still do it til this day. Somethings never change......

I am a beach baby! Since I can remember we've spent our summers outside, on our boat or at the beach. Growing up being able to see the ocean from our front window will do that to you. I grew up in, what I believe to be, the best neighborhood in the world. Seriously, RIGHT ON THE OCEAN. It took me until I was a teenager to really appreciate it. I appreciate it even more so as an adult. 

So, as a kid I always had sun kissed skin. I vividly remember my parents telling me: "You need a burn before you'll tan". I don't mean to make them sound irresponsible, of course they always put sunscreen on us BUT back then it really wasn't a thing. From what I remember the only bad part about a sunburn was how much it was going to hurt and then you'd peel and YUCK! That was the old school mentality. As you know, through the years they've found out how bad too much sun exposure can be for your skin. With that I have become a nut about it! I limit how much my kids are in the sun and if we are out there its sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!! From a more vanity stand point I don't want anymore wrinkles than necessary, so I try really hard to stay out of the sun myself. 

 But, I miss my tan!!!! I've been on the hunt for a good self tanner that I can apply myself right at home. I have this odd fear of going to get a spray tan. I needed to find a good self tanner that wasn't streaky, one that looks natural & not orange and one that is easy to apply. I've tried a bunch and I was never satisfied. I either didn't like the color or it turned not even.  I had thought it was time to give up. After doing A LOT of research I came to the Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pads. Guys, I LOVE them!!! The first time was a little tricky. There is definitely a learning curve. I had some area's I noticed I needed to be a little more careful and exfoliate more before applying but the second time I had it down. I really do look like I have a natural tan!! It's not too dark, I really think its the perfect color. I'm sure the darker your skin the more tan you'll look. Best part is, you'll thank me if you see me in shorts because my Casper white legs won't blind you. HA! 

Before...

And after...

See, natural, right?

Do you know what my favorite part is? My thighs are the same color as my shins. Does anyone else have that problem?!? I swear my thighs are always tanner than tan and my shins BRIGHT WHITE.

A couple pointers:

Shower and exfoliate right before you apply the towel

Pay close attention to your feet, elbows and knee's

Apply a moisturizer immediately when done

Make sure you're dry before going on with your day

I used my hair dryer on a low cool setting

If you find the first time you are streaky or your tan is not even, pay closer attention to those parts of your body next time. Use another towel to fill in in the meantime

If all else fails and you need to get it off...BABY WIPES! I'm serious...trust me.

They also make ones for your face. I haven't tried those just yet but I think they are next on my list.

You can find the body towels here: BODY
And the face wipes here: FACE

Have you used these tanning towels before? Do you have a self tanner you swear by or are you a spray tan girl?

Let me know in the comments!!

I hope you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend. 

Please make sure to take a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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