Category archives: How-To

Tips & tricks for our new Instant Self Tan Lotion

APPLICATION: 1. prepare skin = exfoliate up to 2 hours before self tan application if necessary. TIP FOR HOT SKIN: It is best not to shower directly before tanning. When the skin is hot, it is a natural mechanism to cool the body down so that you not only sweat, but the skin does not absorb anything. For this reason [...]

How do self-tanners work?

Which ingredient is responsible for the tan? Our self-tanners contain the tanning agent dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is generally contained in most self-tanners on the market because it can be used to achieve a long-lasting, beautiful tan relatively quickly. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) states that self-tanners with a DHA content of up to [...]