In addition, if you're worried about the exact color a self-tanner will produce, test it a week before you plan to apply it. Pick an inconspicuous patch of skin on your body (I've used my stomach) and apply. The color should develop within a few hours and you'll have a preview of what to expect. In most cases, I've found that the "fair to medium" products are dark enough for most people and produce a lighter, more natural tan.
If you don't trust yourself with applying self-tanning lotion, go with a self-tanning towel. TanTowel Plus and Estee Lauder both offer no-mess, individually wrapped sheets that you swipe over your body. Again, follow the guidelines above to avoid darker knees and elbows. For those of you pressed for time, stick with a gradual tanning lotion. Jergens Natural Glow and Olay Touch of Sun both feature a very small concentration of DHA that will build up gradually into a bronzed glow. Since you use them the same way you use a regular lotion, they're best for convenience.
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