..Keeping your skin well exfoliated ,well protected and well moisterized are the most important things to do in the summer or in preperation for a holiday in the sun.

Start by exfoliating your skin with either a scrub or a low perfumed soap or bodywash using an exfoliating glove.
This helps remove all dead skin cells and help the skin have a nice even base for tanning.After scrubbing you should use a good moisterizer.

Any high SPF sun tan with UVA/UVB protection should be applied at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.I recomend starting with a higher SPF cream to ensure safe tanning and also creating a good base for your tan....no one looks good red and burnt like a lobster.and lets face it ,its better to prevent sun damage therefore saving money on solutions such as Botox at a later date.

So its best to have some patience and better to take care of your skin using a high SPF..

I also recomend use of a high SPF face cream . The skin on your face is more delicate than the skin on your body so it needs more care and attention...most face sun creams are better to use because they are less greasy and do not clog the pores of your skin causing ugly spots.

I prefer also to use a much higher SPF under my eyes ,under my brow bone( under the eye brow)down the center of my nose to create a natural highlight...the result gives a nice 3 dimention to your tanned face instead of having a block colour all over your face.

This also helps you to use less makeup afterwards because you have already obtained your natural highlights,nose ,cheekbones and brow bone.

After tanning you should use a good moisterizer or an after sun cream to cool your skin and keep it moistered to ensure it doesn't flake and dry up ( ensuring a longer lasting tan)

I think its really nice to keep make up simple in the summer.Prefering to use tinted moisterizer instead of foundation or just moisterizer and cover up any blemishes using cream correctors.

Colours of blushes should follow the natural colour you've taken from the sun and should be applied in the same areas where you've been blushed from the sun.

Any eyeshadows that are slighty shiny or irredecent are perfect for tanned skins becuase they look more natural and they are quick and easy to apply.
Mascara is always a must in my opinion and maybe a nice glossy lip gloss gives a nice finishing touch to your summer look.....

The top ten rules of tanning...

Avoid the sun between 11 am and 3pm.

Aplly sunscreen 20 minutes before going out into the sun.

Use a high SPF sunscreen that includes both UVA and UVB protection.

Apply at least a glass worth of lotion all over to adequately protect the skin and a teaspoon worth to adequately protect the face.

Build up your sun exposure gradually.

Apply sunscreeen liberally every one or two hours and immeidetly after swimming.

Wear a hat ,cover up clothing and UVB/UVB sunglasses in the hot midday sun.

Never expose babies under 6 months old to the sun and take extra care with children.

At the first sign of burning get out of the sun immediatly.

If you develop any new moles or freckles after burning in the sun,have them checked out by a dermotologist.