If you are unwilling to face pale skin in the winter do not fret. Tan skin without the summer sun is possible, not to mention safer!

Skincare companies are constantly coming out with self-tanning lotions with new, less-orange formulas to bronze our winter white skin. However, I have still had quite a few fake-tanning mishaps, as I’m sure you have too! Here is a way to avoid them.

Make sure to exfoliate before tanning. Then, in order to prevent zebra-stripe streaking use a gradual tanning lotion such as Jergens Natural Glow ($9.99) or L’Oreal’s Sublime Glow ($10) before applying an instant tanning lotion or aerosol spray such as L’Oreal’s Sublime Bronze ($10.79) or Neutrogena Micro-Mist Airbrush Sunless Tan Spray ($11.99). This will create a natural-looking base which is then enhanced, if you so choose, by the instant tanner resulting in a streak-free glow.

-Emily Freeman