I am a faux-tan fanatic. I self tan some part of my body almost everyday. As Summer is coming to a close, I won’t even go there with how weird my self-tanning routine is, but it is insane.

Over the last few weeks, I have spent a lot of time at the beach, and while I do use a sunscreen and apply it over and over, and spend most of my time under an umbrella, a real tan is peeking through. It is more golden than the olive tone I get from my self-tanners, and I want to make this color last.

I found my way to making this color last with Clarins Self Tanning Milk SPF6. I am so thrilled about the SPF element in this self-tanner. It glides onto my skin and sinks in almost immediately. I wish I had used this Self-Tanning Milk from the beginning of the season, especially on my legs. The golden glow is so natural, long-lasting and gorgeous!

Whether you have a real tan or want to extend your faux tan, give this one from Clarins a try. If you are new to self-tanning and are looking to extend your real tan, I would start out by exfoliating your skin in, moisturizing it, then about hour later apply the self-tanner. Once or twice a week should be enough to make the golden glow last and look natural, fading away on it’s own, just like a real tan.

Clarins Self Tanning Milk is available at you Clarins counter where they can give you more recommendations for self tanning products to make your tan last as well.

image credit: Clarins

Yes, I’m really big on pampering and I come up with all of these great ideas, but seldom put them into practice. Does that sound familiar?? But today I came up with a list of things that I am really going to do! Realy!!

1. Book yourself some time at a spa. They are everywhere and you won’t have any idea just how great a massage can feel if you don’t experience one. **They are heavenly!

2. We might not be building a fire in the grate these days, but by replacing the logs with several candles, you can bring about a similar effect… a nice romantic glow of flickering candles.

3. I’m seriously thinking about losing the grass and having an entire backyard of beach sand. I will call it my meditating garden and I won’t have to cut it. But I do plan on featuring lots of potted flowers.

4. Get out the self-tanner. I know that I am definitely sick of pale skin, but I know better than to tan. A little color out of a tube, now that doesn’t hurt a bit!

5. Sit outside in the morning, enjoy your morning coffee and simply people watch. All the stresses of the upcoming day will melt away.

Christina over at eBeautyDaily was talking about exfoliating gloves in the bath to get your legs ready for shaving. That reminded me of another use. There is nothing worse than dry legs, especially if you plan to use a self-tanner on your legs. Can you imagine the results if you applied the product to legs covered in dead skin cells?

So, now you have two reasons to pick up these handy little gloves on your next shopping trip! And while you are at it, you might as well pick up some new blades for the razor and top up your supply of your favorite self-tanner. Here’s to a gorgeous summer!