5 Questions About

How does this self-tanner work in the shower?

The active principle is that of any self-tanner: DHA or dihydroxyacetone which oxidizes on contact with air causing a brown coloring on the surface of the skin. The originality of Gradual Tan In Shower lies in its application. It is necessary to take his shower and once washed, on skin still wet, apply the product in generous quantity and by circular movement. Then wait 3 minutes (time to brush teeth ) and rinse in the shower.

Is the self-tanning result visible from the first application?

It depends. On trial, a slight tan was observed at the end of the day (it takes at least two hours before the oxidation occurs). And this tanning effect increases with each application of the product. Due to a daily shower, after 3 days there is a real difference. To have a "good look-back skiing" effect, it is better to count 3 weeks. Finally, the "tan", fades after a few days, when the dead skin cells naturally crack.

Is it not possible to be zebra or orange?

It all depends on the application. Better to have a scrub beforehand to eliminate all calluses or areas too dry, such as knees or elbows. Then, having the skin moist and a product that foams a little makes it much easier to apply consistently. And as it rinses after 3 minutes, the surplus product is eliminated. As for the color, honestly, it is not very orange (which was the characteristic of the first self-tanning ones born in the 1990s).

Can we put on the face?

Even if there are specific products for the face, yes we can use the Gradual Tan in Shower for the face. Then again it is better to have done a scrub before and well moisturize his skin . And the face is not the only sensitive area: if one has small scars on the skin, the reaction of the self-tanner may be significantly different on this area. The result will be a little darker.

Does it stain clothes?

Unlike the older generations of self - tanning , we risk nothing. Especially since this self-tanning shower is rinsed to eliminate the surplus. Then we wipe with a towel. So when you get dressed there's no self-tanning product on the skin.

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