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Jess Beech

RARE PHOTOS: How to self tan your face and cheat a natural looking golden glow - The Real Truth

On the left, is a close-up of a woman with grey hair using a makeup brush on her face and on the right, a woman wearing a white headband is seen applying skincare to her cheeks/ in a pink watercolour paint-style, two-picture template.

For a seamless and natural-looking glow, learning how to self tan your face - from the prep to the maintenance - is key, and while the process is similar to tanning your body, there are a few extra considerations to note...

While the best fake tans for mature skin (and the like) can be a little daunting, especially if you're a beginner, once you've mastered the method, a future of sunkissed skin - no matter how underwhelming the summers - lies ahead. The same goes for using the best fake tans for your face, once you have the routine down pat, the benefits are plentiful. The main one, of course, is that you're not harming your skin by sitting out in the sun to get a 'real' colour. "Self-tan is effortless, causes no skin damage, and modern products contain ingredients that can actually improve the health of your skin – helping with things like brightness and hydration," says Michaella Bolder, St.Tropez Tanning & Skincare Expert. "It’s the safest way to achieve a golden, natural glow."

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