The Skin Nerd: My golden rules for a perfect fake tan

How to achieve a professional looking fake tan at home...

With some time, a little space, and a well-thought-out plan, here's how you can achieve a professional finish for your fake tan. Picture: iStock

Firstly, I applaud you for choosing a fake tan over a real one — your skin will thank you in buckets. 

A fake tan truly is the ONLY safe tan and doesn’t put you at risk of accelerated ageing either. Secondly, you are in good company — not only do 60% of Penneys' global sales of fake tan happen in Ireland but Ireland has the highest per capita users of fake tan in the world!*