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The Glow Guide
How to Travel With Your Self-Tan: Keep Your Glow While You’re Away
If you're heading off on holiday, the last thing you want to worry about is losing your glow. Whether it’s a beach escape, a girls' trip, or a weekend at the bach, travelling with your summerbrons. tan is easier than you think. This guide covers everything you need to know — from how to prep your skin before take-off to how to maintain your self-tan on holiday.
1. Self-Tanning Before Travel: Why Timing Matters The best way to ensure a streak-free, long-lasting fake tan while travelling is to apply it before you leave. We recommend tanning 24 to 48 hours before departure to allow full development time and avoid last-minute mishaps. Before your trip, follow this routine for a flawless tan:
Exfoliate thoroughly with our Tan Remover Bar the day before tanning
Moisturise dry areas like elbows, knees, ankles, and hands
Apply your summerbrons. mousse with a tanning mitt, blending in long, evenstrokes
Allow the tan to develop and rinse off as directed for your perfect bronzebase
This gives your colour time to settle, so you wake up golden and ready to pack.
2. What to Pack: Self-Tanning Essentials for Travel While most self-tanning products are too large for carry-on luggage, you can still travel with your tan in checked bags. Here’s what we recommend including in your suitcase to maintain your glow on the go:
Tanning travel checklist:
Your favourite summerbrons. Mousse (Ultra Glow, Ultra Tan, or Ultra Dark)
Glow Mist (125ml) – ideal for refreshing your face and décolletage, must be checked in
Flawless Finish Body Brush – perfect for blending around ankles, hands, and feet
Tanning mitt – a must-have for any touch-ups while you’re away
Pro tip: Pack all tanning products in a sealed zip pouch or toiletry bag to avoid leaks in transit.
3. How to Maintain Your Self-Tan on Holiday
Sun, salt, and pool water can speed up tan fading, but a few simple habits can help your fake tan last longer and fade evenly while you travel.
Here’s how to protect your glow while you’re away:
Rinse your skin after swimming to remove chlorine or salt
Pat dry with a towel instead of rubbing
Apply moisturiser daily to hydrate and maintain colour
Reapply your mousse mid-trip if you’re away for more than five days
Glow Mist is great for keeping your face bronzed and hydrated throughout your trip.
Final Thoughts: Self-Tanning Confidence Anywhere
You don’t need mini bottles or travel-sized tanning products to maintain your tan while travelling. With a little planning and the right prep, you can take your summerbrons. glow with you wherever you go. Pack your favourites, check your bag, and enjoy golden skin from check-in to check-out.
The Secret Behind Your Glow
Get the glow without the guilt. summerbrons. tan is packed with skin-loving ingredients like coconut water, hyaluronic acid, and natural oils to hydrate, nourish, and protect while you bronze. Healthy, hydrated, flawless skin starts here.
Glow Beyond Summer
Just because the temps are cooling down doesn’t mean your glow has to. At summerbrons. we believe a bronzed, radiant look is a year-round vibe—and autumn is the perfect time to dial up the hydration while keeping your tan game strong.
Glow Your Own Way
Summer's golden days might come and go, but that sun-kissed radiance? It's a year-round essential. And the secret to achieving that natural-looking glow without the sun's harsh rays? Gradual self-tanning products.
Beyond the Beach
How to Incorporate Self-Tanning into Your Everyday Routine
Kia ora, glow-getters!
Who says tanning is just for summer? Here in NZ, we know that a healthy glow can brighten up even the dreariest winter day. But let's be real, nobody has time for a full-blown tanning session every week.
That's why we're sharing our secrets to incorporating self-tanning into your everyday routine, so you can maintain that radiant glow all year round, effortlessly! ✨
1. Gradual Glow-Up for Your Face:
Ditch the drama of a full-on face tan and embrace the subtle magic of our Glow Mist. This gradual self-tanning mist is designed specifically for your face, giving you a buildable, natural-looking tan that develops over time. Just a few spritzes each day will keep your complexion looking luminous and healthy.
2. Tanning Thursdays (or any day, really!)
Pick a day of the week (we love Thursdays!) and make it your designated tanning day. This helps you stay consistent and avoid that last-minute panic before a big event. Exfoliate, moisturise, and apply your favourite summerbrons. tanner for a weekly glow-up ritual. Don't forget to include your face in the routine with our Glow Mist!
3. Multi-tasking Magic
Busy schedule? No worries! Our Tanning Mousse is quick-drying and transfer-resistant, so you can apply it before bed and wake up with a gorgeous glow. For your face, a quick spritz of Glow Mist before bed will have you waking up with a fresh, sun-kissed complexion. Talk about beauty sleep! 😉
4. Target Practice
Want to enhance specific areas? Use our tanning products to enhance your legs, arms, or décolletage. For your face, Glow Mist can be used to contour and highlight your features for a more defined look.
5. Maintenance Mode
Keep your tan looking fresh and flawless with regular moisturising. Hydrated skin = happy tan! Our Tanning Mousse is packed with skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and nourishing oils to keep your skin supple and glowing. For your face, use a light moisturiser after applying Glow Mist to keep your complexion hydrated and radiant.
6. Embrace the Fade
Don't stress about a fading tan! Embrace the gradual fade and use it as an opportunity to try a different shade or product. Our Ultra Glow, Ultra Tan, and Ultra Dark mousses offer a range of options for your body, while Glow Mist keeps your face looking fresh and sun-kissed.
7. Exfoliate with Care
When it's time to refresh your tan, exfoliate gently with our Tan Eraser or a gentle body scrub. This will help to remove any old tan and create a smooth canvas for your next application. For your face, use a gentle exfoliator specifically designed for facial skin.
8. Confidence Booster
Remember, babes, self-tanning isn't just about achieving the perfect bronze. It's about feeling confident and radiant in your own skin. So, embrace your glow, rock that outfit, and shine bright all year round! ✨
Love the Skin You're In
Embrace Body Positivity and Self-Love This February (and Beyond!)
Kia ora, gorgeous humans!
February is here, and while it might be the last hurrah of our Kiwi summer, it's the perfect time to reflect on the amazing memories we've made and embrace the body positivity vibes that will carry us through the rest of the year.
At summerbrons., we're all about celebrating the unique beauty of every body, no matter your shape, size, or skin tone. Let's ditch the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and focus on self-love and acceptance, not just for summer, but all year round.
Here's your guide to loving the skin you're in, summerbrons. style:
1. Ditch the Comparison Game
Scrolling through Instagram and comparing yourself to others? Unfollow those accounts that make you feel less than amazing. Remember, social media is often a highlight reel, not real life. Focus on your own journey and celebrate your unique beauty.
2. Focus on What Your Body Can DO
Your body is an incredible machine! It allows you to run, dance, swim, laugh, and experience life to the fullest. Focus on what your body can do, not just how it looks.
3. Practice Gratitude
Take a moment each day to appreciate your body and all that it does for you. Thank your legs for carrying you, your arms for hugging your loved ones, and your skin for protecting you.
4. Surround Yourself with Positivity
Spend time with people who lift you up and make you feel good about yourself. Avoid those who bring you down or make negative comments about your body.
5. Challenge Negative Thoughts
When those negative thoughts creep in (and they will!), challenge them. Ask yourself if those thoughts are true and helpful. Replace them with positive affirmations about your body and your worth.
6. Self-Tanning for Confidence, Not Perfection
We believe self-tanning should be about enhancing your natural beauty and boosting your confidence, not about achieving an unrealistic ideal. Our products are designed to give you a healthy glow and help you feel your best, no matter your skin tone or body shape.
7. Embrace Your Imperfections
Guess what? Nobody's perfect! We all have those little "imperfections" that make us unique. Embrace your stretch marks, cellulite, and scars – they're a part of your story.
8. Be Kind to Yourself
Treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you would offer a friend. Speak to yourself with love and respect, and nourish your body with healthy food and movement.
9. Carry the Summer Confidence
As summer winds down, let's hold onto that carefree confidence we've cultivated. Whether you're rocking a bikini at the beach or bundled up in cozy knits, remember that your worth is not defined by your appearance.
10. Nourish Your Body and Mind
Continue to prioritize self-care and nourish your body and mind. Eat nourishing food, move your body in ways that feel good, and take time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
11. Celebrate Your Journey
Reflect on your summer adventures and celebrate all the amazing things your body has allowed you to do. Whether you've conquered a challenging hike, learned to surf, or simply enjoyed long days at the beach, be proud of what you've accomplished.
12. Extend Your Glow
Keep that summer glow alive with our self-tanning products, even as the weather cools down. A touch of bronze can be a great confidence booster, reminding you of those carefree summer days.
This February, and beyond, let's make a pact to love the skin we're in. Let's celebrate our bodies, embrace our individuality, and radiate confidence from the inside out, no matter the season. ✨