I Self Tan, Therefore I Am: 2023 Edition

The Summer Self Tan Edit

The last time I covered my self-tanning regimen was in November 2021—a shonda for neighbors, as my people say! I do it once a week in the winter and fall and twice a week in the spring and summer—and the difference is HUGE. I am simply not a person who thrives with my God-given copy paper-white complexion. Without self tanner, I am Colin from The Secret Garden. With it, I am alive and thriving and able to do hard things—like wear shorts. It just instantly lifts my spirits. You know?

In the past, I’ve paid for professional spray tans and while that’s nice for something like a special event or a vacation, I’ve learned how to do a great job myself. Here, my current process—and products.