Legs paler than the rest of your body? A tanning expert is here to help you achieve an easy, even glow

A woman sitting on a basket chair wearing a floral kaftan stretching her legs out in front of her and touching them.

Spring is finally making itself known, which can only mean one thing: more skin on show. While we might not be ready for full summer dressing just yet, it often starts with the legs – bare ankles one day, calves the next, and suddenly you’re reaching for a pair of linen Bermuda shorts.

For skin that hasn’t seen the sun since last September, a sweep of your best self-tan is the quickest way to restore a believable, healthy-looking glow. But according to faux-glow pros, legs are one of the trickiest areas to get right. As Melanie Brownlow, founder of St. Moriz, explains, “sometimes, you may notice that your tan develops more subtly on the legs in comparison to other areas of the body.”