How To Use Self Tanning Mousse & Foam

January 24, 2021

HOW TO USE SELF TANNING MOUSSE & FOAM

St. Moriz mousse is our best selling format with one bottle sold every 20 seconds! If you want something easy to work with, or you're new to tanning, then this is a good place to start. The light, airy texture of mousse makes it easy to apply evenly. It dries quickly on the skin and can be layered to achieve a deeper bronze glow.

Suitable For All Skin Tones

Our extensive range of Mousses & Foams is available in a variety of shades, with options both with and without guide colour. Whether you're looking for an instant glow, want to protect your bed sheets, or need a flawless tan in as little as one hour with our Express Tans, there's a formula to suit every routine.

Streak Free Tan

Our hero Professional Tanning Mousse is available in shade Medium or Dark and features an instant guide colour to show where you’ve applied your tan, for a streak-free, even finish. If that wasn’t enough, this mousse also features the ultimate powerhouse combo of Aloe Vera & Vitamin E to keep your self tan lasting longer and your skin silky smooth.

Get Ready for Tanning

First things first, get your scrub on and exfoliate and shave at least 24 hours before you plan on applying your self tan. We would recommend our Professional Pre-Tan Skin Primer, using natural grains, it primes your skin ready for tanning by removing dead skin cells and evening out the skin’s surface to help your tan last for longer.

How To Apply

Before you start, grab an applicator mitt or glove to help achieve a flawless, streak-free finish while keeping your palms stain-free.

Apply your chosen self tan directly onto the mitt and blend onto the skin using circular motions, working your way across the body and face. If your mousse or foam contains a guide colour, it's easy to see where you've applied the product and spot any areas you've missed.

Knees, elbows and hands can be a little trickier to tan, so take extra care in these areas. To help prevent streaks and uneven colour, bend your knees and elbows while applying, and make a gentle claw shape with your hands. It might feel a little silly, but this simple trick helps the tan develop more evenly, leaving you with a natural-looking, flawless glow.

Development Time

Once you're dressed, it's time to relax and let your tan work its magic. During the development period, avoid water, excessive sweating and applying additional skincare products, as these can interfere with the final result. Consider it the perfect excuse to put your feet up and take it easy for a few hours!

Development times vary between products, so always check the instructions on the packaging. Most self tans develop within 4 to 6 hours. Once you've reached your desired depth of colour, rinse off the guide colour with lukewarm water, avoiding soaps, shower gels and shampoos during your first rinse. You'll be left with a gorgeous, natural-looking glow that's ready to show off.