10 Questions with Strictly’s Tanning Guru Carrie Marsh

Carrie Marsh is the tanning guru behind the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, so it is no surprise that she is full of insider-knowledge on the best tips and tricks for self-tanning. Here she spills her secrets on how to achieve a flawless tan, the best Norvell tanning products to use and how to effectively remove it.

Your 5 Step Plan To Achieve The Perfect Tan

Follow our 5 step guide for that flawless faux glow, and no one will believe it’s a tan that came from a bottle of Bondi Sands rather than a sunbathing session at the real deal.

The Tan Edit: An Everlasting Gradual Glow

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ince we haven’t all been able to get away and make the most of the vacay sunshine in 2020, tanning brands have been reporting that their self-tan sales have been up by 450%, it seems a lot of us still want to glow from home and look beautifully bronzed even if that is just for a trip to the English Riviera. 

During the summer months our skin has a tendency to become dry and dull, overloaded and often pigmented due to sun exposure, resulting in a complexion that is less than glowing if we don’t look after it. As much as I love to lay on the beach with a glass of rose in one hand and a good book in the other, I’m aware of the importance of reapplying my SPF knowing how much damage the sun can do to our skin. 

The Clear Fake Tans to avoid stained sheets this Winter

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]he winter month are hard for a myriad of reasons: it’s cold, for one, the days are shorter, seasonal depression sets in, and then there is a severe lack of sunshine. Plus, unless you’re channelling some serious Virgo energy and booked a winter holiday months in advance, in anticipation of the cold weather, you’re probably not getting a lot of sunshine. Which means we’re all walking around pale, pasty, looking like death. Sure, that’s a great vibe for a Halloween costume, but not exactly the look you want at your glamorous work Christmas party.