How To Get A Dark Tan

How to get a dark tan

Exfoliate 24 hours before tanning

The key to a streak-free tan is clean, smooth skin. That’s why you should always exfoliate 24 hours prior to tanning to remove any rough, dry patches that could absorb excess tan and create an uneven finish.  

To achieve your smooth canvas, gently buff our Body Exfoliator onto your skin, focusing on dry areas, like the heels, ankles, elbows and knees. Its specially-designed tan enhancing formula perfectly prepares the skin, allowing the self tanner to glide on smoothly, last longer and look flawless.

Moisturize dry skin

Just before applying your dark tanner, massage an oil-free moisturizer onto the dryer areas of your body (think feet, ankles, hands, elbows and knees) to hydrate and prime the skin.

Apply your dark tanner

Ready for your deep, dark glow? Apply and blend your chosen St Tropez dark tanner: 

• How to apply tanning mousse: If you chose the St.Tropez Dark or Extra Dark Mousse, pump your self tanner onto a tanning mitt, then sweep over the skin using circular motions to achieve an even-looking and streaky-free finish.  
• How to apply tanning mist: If you opted for the St. Tropez Dark Tanning Mist, spritz onto the body, then blend with the tanning mitt to achieve a deep, natural bronze.  

Rinse off after 4 hours for our iconic dark tan or 8 hours for a post-vacation glow.  

How to maintain your dark tan

To keep flaunting your gorgeous Bora Bora-worthy glow, you should: 

• Moisturize every day with our Tan Enhancing Moisturizer. Its hydrating formula not only reduces tan break-up and improves fade, but leaves skin velvety soft and smooth too.  
• Exfoliate every 3 days with our Tan Enhancing Body Polish. It helps to slough away dead skin cells, ensuring an even-looking fade.   

Follow the 3 steps above and you’ll be flaunting a gorgeous dark tan in no time! Explore our full range of dark tanners on our website now.