3 ways to stop your fake tan from fading before the New Year

How to retain your golden tan.

Make the most of your party season tan.

If you want to make sure that your Christmas tan lasts until the New Year there are a few things you can do to guarantee that your Sienna X glow stays put for the countdown to 2015.

If you can steal yourself away from the sofa, the soaps and your Boxing Day turkey sandwich here’s what you need to do to extend the life of your golden tan:

Use a rich body moisturiser every day Fake tan isn’t absorbed beyond the epidermis and will only colour the skin cells on the top surface of the skin. When your skin becomes dry these cells will naturally flake off taking your golden hue with them. If you moisturise every day you will slow this process down and boost the life-cycle of your tan. Use Radiance Body Balm as a daily moisturiser to lock-in your colour for as long as possible and lend your skin a subtle sheen that reflects the light.

Avoid long showers, swimming pools and saunas Hot water can dry out the skin, stripping it of its natural oils and speeding up its natural regeneration process. Try to avoid taking long hot showers, going for long swims in the pool and sitting in dry saunas to protect your tan. Opt for short showers with warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel to prevent your sun-kissed colour from rubbing off.

Shower with gentle cleansers and body gels Harsh body washes and cleansing gels can also dry out the skin, leaving it feeling tight and uncomfortable. Choose moisturising products instead, like Balance Body Wash, which are formulated to nourish, soften and smooth the skin.