This summer I decided to be tan. Its changed my life.

[ElspethFlashman]

Well.... Not changed my life. But certainty changed my self image for the better.

It's true what they say - tanned fat is a lot nicer looking than pasty fat.

This summer I've been using tanning drops in my body lotion 3 or 4 times a week. My legs are a mass of spider veins, but the colour makes them less obvious and I've worn a denim skirt a lot this summer for the first time in years. Yesterday I bought denim shorts!!!

Ive started using it in my face moisturiser and whilst I still need something for the dark circles, I look a hell of a lot better without makeup.

My arms look lovely, all warm and sleek.

3 different people have asked me if I've lost weight. I haven't!

It's startling how different this summer has been just because of this one thing. I feel like one of those other women now. Those women you see wearing shorts and sleeveless tops who always looked so healthy. Maybe this was their secret all along and nobody told me???

I got the dark drops,put 6 in my normal face moisturiser.Noticed change in colour after about half hour then developed further over 24 hrs.Wouldnt use any more than 6 drops for face though as was dark enough.

Love to see a few more people with the dark drops! Mine only arrive next week, I'll have to keep fogging myself with ambre Solaire until they arrive.

On eBay you can get IOP for £11inc P&P

In terms of speed of application, you can g the dressed about 1 min after applying skinny tan, really faff free.

My dark drops arrived today! I applied after this evenings shower. Around 3 drops for legs and another 3 for arms. One for face.

So much easier than sprays so far and no smell.

I eagerly await the morning!

I've been fake tanning for decades. Was a St Tropez (pricey) fan for years as low smell, then I got into the Boots own brand spray in a can which is about £8 a pop and does three full body applications but now?

My latest and best system is Fifty Shades of Brown liquid bought wholesale. Applied by mini sheepskin paint roller. Game changer. So easy, no mess, can reach back, no smell.

Ordered! I'm gonna give these a go!

onefootintherave I love your commitment!!

So this morning I was a little tanned but not nearly as much as I expected given I'd bought the dark.

Anyway I love the whole application process of the drops and how easy they are to travel with, so I'll keep going!

Just add a few more drops, you can add up to 12 on each part! It definitely takes some adjusting to suit your own tastes.

I'm still loving it. Not really loving how much scrubbing I have to do in the shower but I think my little scrubby pad is partly to blame as it's awkward. I think I'm going to buy an exfoliating glove in Primark, it would be quicker.

12 per limb!!! Hardcore but I like it!!!

I love the exfoliating gloves, I'm so smooth after using one in every shower

Thank you so much @ElspethFlashman!! I've finally taken the plunge and used it and it's a game changer. I'm going out with bare legs for the first time in two years and even ordered some shorts!

Sheep here! Have ordered. Have a wedding next week and I normally just use sally Hansen on the legs but will give this a go!