Tanning Thursday...Do's and Dont's

Tanning Thursday is back again and today's post is  the Ultimate Do's and Dont's of Fake Tan Application

Summer is fast approaching and I have gotten lots of messages saying 'I love the reviews on the tan,but what is the best way to apply?'
So I thought I would take this opportunity to compile a list of helpful do's and dont's...pay attention :

DO rub a ice cube over the face first to seal your pores.

DO exfoliate 24 hours before tanning, use an exfoliator that contains a AHA.

DO moisturise the dry areas on your body before tanning, i.e Hands, feet, knees, ankles and any dry areas.
DO pick a self tanning product that suits your skin tone
DO build up fine layers when it comes to the face. 
DO start from the face and work down your body in stages leaving your hands and feet till last. 
DO moisturise daily so your tan lasts longer
DO exfoliate after 4 days to help your tan fade evenly.

Now for the what not to do .....

DON'T use oils on the skin after tanning, this will strip your self tan and make it look uneven.
When using a gradual tan, DON'T apply more than once every two days, otherwise your tan will look unnatural.
DON'T wash your hands for at least 8 hours after tanning, otherwise you will get the white hands brown arms look.
DON'T shave the day after tanning, if you have to, use an electric shaver as this will not remove your tan.
DON'T apply product directly onto hands and feet, work the excess product from the arms onto the hands and the excess tan from the legs onto the feet area.If you want to go darker, apply a second layer an hour later, DON'T apply on the next day
DON'T over-rub your self tan when applying.