They say that admitting that you have a problem is the first step in recovery. So here it goes: I am a non-practicing self-tanner addict.
That wasn't so hard, was it? Since I may in fact be the ONLY non-practicing self-tanner addict on earth, you've probably never met anyone who suffers from this condition, but just in case, look for these symptoms:
That wasn't so hard, was it? Since I may in fact be the ONLY non-practicing self-tanner addict on earth, you've probably never met anyone who suffers from this condition, but just in case, look for these symptoms:
- pale, almost greenish skin that can serve as a rescue beacon at sea
- phobia of actual sun or tanning beds
- existing and expanding stockpile of self-tanners, some expired, that never seem to get used up
Theoretically, the first two points make me an obvious candidate for self-tanner addiction. And I get that, so I'm a sucker for any two for one special, anything advertised as looking uber natural on super fair skin, anything that a kindergartner can apply.... But why do I stockpile them until they expire, and sometimes well beyond the sell-by date?
For one thing, most kindergartners are better at applying self tanner than I am. For another, I can't reach my back, so unless the self tanner is hyper-subtle, I'll look ridiculous. For a third, I want to walk out the door and go about my day, but you can't put sunscreen on top of any self-tanner that I've encountered. Finally, and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I don't like to skimp on my skincare routine, not even for a day. Because I'm convinced that even a day will cause me to come down with an irreversible case of sagging and wrinkling. Then I stumbled across this little miracle.
Its light. Its loaded with fabulous skincare stuff. Its SPF 20. Its a GRADUAL self-tanner, so you can't screw up too badly. It doesn't transfer to your clothes. And get this: it has subtle, skintone correcting shimmer, so you look more amazing instantly. Now why did the founder pick such a retarded name? Supergoop?? REALLY?
Their name may be funny, but they really have their stuff together when it comes to sunscreen. Check it out: NO oxybenzone, lots of good stuff like tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus, (Sunflower) Seed Oil, and Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract.
Even I'm using up this whole tube and going back for more.
