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How do self tanners work?
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A:
The principle tanning agent used in all self-tanning
formulas is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This ingredient
does not produce a "real tan" by increasing the
skin's melanin levels, rather it creates a tanned
appearance by developing a brown color on the
surface of the skin. The action of DHA is limited to
the upper layer of the skin and involves a reaction
between DHA and skin proteins and oxygen that
produces brown compounds. This process is similar
to what occurs when you slice open an apple and
the surface of the apple browns when it's exposed to
the oxygen in the air. The development of color
takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and the intensity
of color is dependent upon the DHA concentration in
the product as well as each tanner's individual skin
characteristics. The color developed by the DHA
usually lasts 5 to 7 days and begins to fade as the
top layer of the skin naturally exfoliates.
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How many days will a sunless
tan last?
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The longevity of a sunless tan depends on the type
of self tanning application, the skin's natural
exfoliation process, and on the skincare regimen
followed before and after application.
On average, self tanners last 4-7
days. A professionally application, I.e. a sunless
tan received at a salon or spa, will last longer
than an at-home application as there is usually a
greater percentage of DHA used.
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At-home application (lotions,
sprays, mousse, etc.) = 3 to 5 days
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Professional application
(stand-up spray units, airbrush, Custom
Bronzing) = 5 to 7 days
The "life span" of a sunless tan also
depends on your skin's natural exfoliation. The
faster your skin turns over, the faster the sunless
tan will fade. The tan created by the DHA affects
only the top layer of the skin and will begin to
fade after 4 to 5 days as the skin naturally begins
to exfoliate.
Following
a good skin care regimen before and after sunless
tanning will help a sunless tan last longer.
Exfoliating prior to a sunless tanning application
and keeping skin moisturized afterwards are
essential. Sunless tan-extending products with a
light self-tanning bronzer, like Norvell's Prolong
tan extending lotion, help hydrate skin and maintain
even, natural-looking color longer.
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How long should I wait after
using a self tanner before I shower?
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It is best to wait about 6 hours after using a self
tanner before you bathe or shower to give the DHA
time to fully react with skin proteins. We
recommend 12 hours or longer for best results.
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Why is keeping skin
moisturized essential to maintain great sunless
results?
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It is
important to keep skin moisturized after sunless
tanning as dry, flaky skin will slough off faster
and color will fade sooner. You basically want to
slow down your body's natural exfoliation process.
Sunless tan-extending products with a light
self-tanning bronzer, like Norvell's Amber Sun
Prolong, help hydrate skin and maintain even,
natural-looking color longer by providing subtle
bronzers.
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Q.
Will the spray tan from a
spray tanning application come off on my clothes?
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If you are
using a spray solution with a cosmetic bronzer, some
of the bronze color may rub off on clothing or bed
sheets. This is most likely to happen when you get
dressed immediately after tanning. To minimize the
chance of the tint transferring to clothing, we
recommend that you wear loose-fitting, darker
clothes after your spray session. Try to refrain
from physical exertion that could result in you
sweating until you shower and wash off the cosmetic
bronzer. The cosmetic tint is water-soluble.
Therefore, in most cases, the color will come out of
clothing in the wash.
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