I have recently posted about my summer holiday wardrobe and the perfect clothes to compliment a gorgeous sun tan. But what for those days at the beginning of the holiday when your legs are a pasty white and look like they haven’t ever seen daylight. There is only one thing to do- fake it!

 Here are my top tips on applying fake tan:

 Do not apply fake tan immediatly after shaving or waxing your legs - wait 24 hours after waxing and  5 or 6 hours after shaving.

For a smooth and even fake tan make sure you exfoliate first.

Apply moisturiser to hands, feet and any other dry areas as this will stop the fake tan soaking into the skin too much.

Make sure that your skin is completely dry before applying fake tan.

Use a fake tan mitt to apply fake tan and prevent the palms of your hands turning orange.

Start at your feet and apply the tanner to one section of your body at a time. Massage into skin, using a circular motion and blend in well.

My Favourite products are:

Best for easy to apply and even coverage - Fake Bake airbrush instant self tanning spray

Fake Bake’s airbrush aerosol applicator works at any angle to get all those hard to reach places – no embarrassing white patches, applying a sheer dewy tan. Fake Bake Air Brush Instant Self Tanning Spray creates the perfect, even tan.

Best Skin Conditioner to use with Fake Tan - Fake Bake Gold Smoothie Oil - Pomegranate and Passion Fruit 236ml

It contains two of the most powerful anti-oxidants - pomegranate and stable green tea - as well as vitamins A and E. Together, they counter the highly reactive free radicals in the environment, which are known to weaken the protective immune system and result in thinning skin, a loss of elasticity, age spots and ultimately wrinkles. Oh and I forgot to mention, it smells absolutely gorgeous.

Best for Gradual and Subtle Tanning - Fake Bake Fair Gradual Self Tanning Lotion

This lotion is definitely best for those occasions when less is definitely more and for those with fairer skin. If you struggle to  get a streak free tan this is ideal.