Pros and bronze

AS the sun is starting to make a regular appearance, the desire for a gorgeous tan to compliment our new spring outfits is off the charts.

- BY LARA OWEN

‘We now know that natural tanning can be damaging for our skin, so mastering a perfect fake tan is essential.

While you may think that perfecting your self-tan is just one trick to learn ~ how we apply ours should actually change throughout the seasons, according to experts.

So, celebrity tanners Jules Von Hep and James Read share their inside knowledge here on what you should be doing to perfect your spring tan.

How your spring routine differs to winter

Self-tanning in winter or even summer is totally different to self-tanning in spring.

Firstly, winter's multiple layers and darker days mean you're able to get away with more mistakes; while summer can give you a natural tan without much need for the bottle.

But now spring is in full swing, tanning experts suggest a few things you should be changing about your routine.

“Ultra-dark and deep tans look great in the summer but in spring, glowy and natural-looking skin is what to aim for;’ says Von Hep.

“One layer of your favourite self-tan mousse as opposed to two layers is an easy way to get the tan routine back up and running, having a softer end colour before going full pelt through the summer”

Spring seems to be the the perfect time for a skin tint as opposed to a vivid tan.