The Summer Product You Should Avoid Mixing With SPF 'At All Costs'

I’m pretty diligent about applying sunscreen; I reckon I hit the NHS-recommended seven teaspoons for your entire body most times I hit the beach.

But to be honest, I don’t sunbathe often. I burn easily, so I prefer to get a tan from a can if possible. 

According to Melanie Brownlow, founder of self-tanning company St Moriz, however, combining some self-tanners with sunscreen might not be ideal.

She said, “As summer approaches, many will be looking to pull back on their makeup and focus more on using bronzing products for a sun-kissed complexion. However,”

Don’t mix self-tanning products with SPF

Brownlow said: “When it comes to bronzing drops, or any self-tan products for the face, this is safe to mix in with your go-to moisturiser. However, when it comes to sunscreen, never mix any tanning products directly into this.” 

This is because...