i have never used a self tanner before, i dont know what to use. my mom wont let me go to a booth or do that mystic tan place.
do you have any suggestions???
i also live in cold minnesota with like zero sun!

um ya. go to the beach. those self tanners are the worst! if you want blotchy, orange skin use a self tanner. If not, go to the beach and get a real tan!

I don't like self tanners, they look fake, orange, can be messy and difficult to apply properly. The best is natural sun, they say as little as 15 mins a day can improve your skin tone... The best times during the day are the "burning hours" for someone like you since you live in MN. This is between 12 and 4 pm.

If you ARE going to use a tanner, I'd suggest a spray one, not the creams or lotions, its easier to apply evenly. I would spray the lightest layer and if you need more, wait until like the next day maybe to let your skin adjust to it... Lots of people suggest wearing gloves to apply because it can stain your hands more then any other skin on your body.. they can turn out red! Try also testing the tanner in an inconspicuous spot like inside your arm or leg so you can see what it will look like before you decide to do your whole legs and they get messed up!

Hope this helps.

L'Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion.
I have some and it works great!