Self-tanning for Spring Break

It’s almost time for spring break. And I thought I had everything I needed until I realized how brutally pale my skin was. So not cute.

By Candy

Being bundled up from head to toe while walking around campus hasn’t helped the situation. Maybe I should have picked up one of those sun lamps for my dorm room?

So to get a semi-similar Jessica Alba glow, I decided to try self-tanner. Of course I feared that streaky orange look, but was pleasantly surprised when I tested out a few products.

My top choice is Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. It is cheap, really works and only contains small amounts of sunless tanner, so you want to start using it a few days before your trip. On sale now for 5.48 at drugstore.com.

If you don’t have a few extra days to spare then these two can be done the night before you leave try these:

Tantowel: “The self-tan towelette.” Colorless and Odorless, you just wipe on the face, neck or body. I find them to be quick and easy and eay to pack and take with me. They cost $20 for a package of 10, tantowel.com . Or you can visit drugstore.com and pick up Comodynes tanning towelettes, an alternative, $13 at drugstore.com, usually priced at $15.

Mystic Tan: Available at most tanning salon. You just step in the booth, and turn around twice and the mist sprays your body. Barrier cream is provided before the application of Mystic Tan so don’t worry about dark spots on your hands, fingernails and feet. It will cost you about $20 bucks a session, a bit pricey both so much safer then a real tanning bed. Visit mystictan.com for locations.