This is one tanning error we've all made

We always feel so much better when our pasty pale skin has a little glow to it, but we've all been through the self-tanning struggles.

The streaky legs, the patchy hands, the orange hue after leaving it on for too long overnight.

We're always happy to accept beauty advice, especially when it comes to fake tan, as nobody wants to go out when they look like they applied their tan in the dark.

The team at b.bold recently revealed the best way to apply your tan to avoid any imperfections.

The team explained that there's one thing Irish women fail to do, and it may be why your tan isn't looking too flawless.

The importance of exfoliating

Failing to exfoliate before applying self-tan is one of the most common mistakes. The dead skin cells or residual tan can prevent fresh product from applying evenly, often leading to patchy results.

To prepare your skin, exfoliate thoroughly 24 hours before application, but no sooner.

The b•bold Exfoliating Glove is designed specifically for this purpose. Its dual-layer design combines a soft foam underlayer with a textured outer layer to effectively buff away old tan and dead skin, leaving your skin smooth and ready.

The team advised against shaving or waxing 24 hours before tanning to prevent irritation and reduce the chance of product settling into open pores.