Autumn is upon us and our sun tan and the memories of our summer holidays are rapidly fading.
But don’t despair, you can still keep that bronzed, healthy-looking sun tan right through autumn and into winter.
There are some great fake tans and sunless bronzing creams on the market, but if it’s a cream you are using all over your body, then it’s sensible to make sure it is full of good-quality ingredients.
US cosmecutical company Image Skincare don’t use parabens, petrochemicals or other nasty substances in any of their ranges which is something to bear in mind when using a cream every day.
Their Body Spa range will help prolong your tan, or create a new one without the sun, all while feeding and healing your skin, keeping it looking young and fresh.
It’s important to prepare your skin beforehand, especially if your skin is dry and flaky after being in the sun during the summer.
There’s nothing worse than crocodile skin, so don’t be tempted to skip exfoliating your skin regularly.
We love Image Skincare’s antioxidant-rich Exfoliating Body Scrub which uses walnut skin-refining beads to polish the skin, and almond oil beads with encapsulated vitamin E for maximum moisturising.
This cream buffs away dry, dull surface skin without disrupting the skin’s natural PH balance and will actually improve cell turnover.
Next is the revolutionary Face and Body Bronzer, a natural sunless tan with a golden shimmer in a rich moisturising cream.
Build up daily for an even golden glow, this cream feels and smells fantastic. There is no streaking, no orange colour, just a lovely natural-looking tan which is great for your skin.
Containing time-released hydration, aloe vera and Vitamin E, this will keep face and body smooth all day long.
To keep your skin looking fabulous all year long, the Body Spa range also has an amazing Rejuvenating Body Lotion which reverses the signs of ageing.
It contains glycolic acid to regenerate skin cells, peptides, Vitamin C and natural anti-inflammatory seed oils and plant butters for skin hydration.
Stockists include:
Lyndsay McKay Beauty, Nuffield Health and Wellbeing, Justicemill Road, Aberdeen (01224 211310); Fantasia Beauty Boutique and Medispa, Kingsmill Hotel, Damfield Road, Inverness (01463 243244); Kirriemuir Dental, The Roods, Kirriemuir (01677 5572711); The Natural Centre, Crieff. The Peak, Stirling, Etrebeau, Clarendon Road, Stirling (07702 762223)
See www.renaissance-skincare.com for more stockists.