/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>7261038
Seconding this request. I want to look nice and dark (not orange!) with minimal damage to my skin. One that's okay to use on my face would be appreciated as well. I use a sunscreen on all the exposed parts of my body every day, so my face especially winds up being significantly paler.

I tan really well and very easily (I've had sunburn all of once in my life), so I could get a decent tan by just laying out in the sun, but I don't want to look as if I'm made of leather by the time I'm 40. I want to keep my good skin as long as possible.

I'm trying to use less cosmetics with "toxic" ingredients, but I think tanner and anti-aging stuff is about the only thing I won't give up because of what's in it. I just feel like the greener versions aren't as effective (and they're usually much pricier than my chemical-laden favorites).

ANYWAY. Here are some of my tanning tips:

-Exfoliate before you tan
-Try to find a self-tanner that matches your undertone. Many self tanners give you a yellow cast which does not suit everyone.
-I prefer to tan at night after my workout when I'm just out of the shower. I could be wrong, but I think it makes it last longer. Just make sure there's no soap/bodywash residue on your skin or you'll get streaky. It's gross anyway.
-Use a gradual tanner first to see how your skin looks with a little bit of false tan. It's not good to go too dark, too quick as it makes it look faker. Build it up slowly with daily applications until you get the color you want and then just maintain it.

I'm still a newbie, but that's what little I've learned so far from reading about it.

>>7207998
aha I can imagine! When I visit family that's a little farther north, I try to layer fleece lined leggings/longjohns under my skinny jeans, but sometimes it looks awkward. I highly doubt it would stand up to Finland's cold.

Finland has such a big gyaru community and I've often wondered how they manage to do it during winter. I once saw a picture of Pin wearing nothing but shorts, platform boots (I think) and an Alba Rosa coat when there was snow on the ground.

Hopefully you will figure out a way! I think as long as your hair and makeup are on point, you can get a way with a bit more clothing-wise.