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St. Tropez Tanning Essentials
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St Tropez has featured
several times in Vogue, Shine, Glamour, She, Cosmo, Marie Claire and all
the international newspapers and magazines. It has received superb
coverage and been used by many celebrities.
How
long will St. Tropez tan last for?
Some people report tans lasting up to two weeks. On average we recommend
that a tan will last a minimum of 7 - 10 days.
Will
St. Tropez Tan wash off?
Only if you attempted to bathe before the tan was fully developed,
during the four hour period. Once the tan has developed you can shower
or bathe as normal.
Can
I go swimming?
Swimming in the sea on holiday is fine. However, swimming in baths is
not advised as chlorine bleaches the tan.
Does
St. Tropez smell?
The product has a pleasant aromatic scent.
How
long will one bottle of Auto-Bronzant 8oz lasts?
For an average body an 8oz bottle will last approximately 2 months.
Obviously, different body sizes require more or less Auto-Bronzant.
Will
a St. Tropez tan protect me from the sun?
NO. When using the Auto-Bronzant your skin will appear tan, even though
it’s not. This is an artificial tan. There is no Sun Protection Factor
(SPF) in the Auto-Bronzant, so your skin is still exposed and vulnerable
to the sun. If you choose to expose your skin to UV rays either from the
sun or a tanning bed, it is important to use the SPF 15 Sport Lotion to
protect you from the sun’s harmful rays.
Why
isn't there any SPF in Auto-Bronzant?
Applied correctly, the protection in any sunblock will at most last 12
hours. Since Auto-Bronzant is applied at night, and the effects last for
several days. Adding SPF would not provide any protection and could be
misleading.
How
long after the application can I go in water or sweat?
A minimum of three hours is required.
If
I swim, will my sunless tan go away?
No sunless tan can stand up to extreme conditions. Long exposure to
water will fade your St. Tropez tan. Your outer cells will start to soak
up water, which dilutes the effect of the tan. The longer you are in the
water, the lighter your tan will get. Using St. Tropez regularly at
night allows the tan to saturate the skin better. The tan will then hold
up longer in water. Be sure to moisturize every day, this helps maintain
the tan.
How
dark is it on really fair/pale skin?
For people with really fair skin the product will give them a natural
healthy glow, for a deeper tan a second application may need to be
applied. St Tropez tan will obviously look darker on people with olive
skin.
Can
pregnant or nursing mothers use the St. Tropez sunless tanner?
The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active
ingredient (DHA) is able to enter the blood stream, the indications are
that it cannot. DHA only penetrates the top 3 layers of the skin.
However, if the client is still concerned they should consult their
physician first. FYI: DHA has been used as a cosmetic ingredient in the
United States since 1960 and no problems have ever been reported
concerning DHA penetrating the skin, or causing problems during
pregnancy.
Will
St. Tropez stain my pajamas or sheets?
The Auto-Bronzant will stain some fabrics. For example: nylon, silk,
wool and polyester. However, a good soaking in water will usually lift
the Auto-Bronzant from the fabric. All other materials are completely
safe. If the Auto-Bronzant rubs off on any other fabric it will simply
wash out.
Will
St. Tropez stain my clothes?
Make sure that you apply Auto-Bronzant at night and shower off the
excess in the morning, before you get dressed. This will prevent the
Auto-Bronzant from getting on your clothes. If you happen to apply the
Auto-Bronzant during the day, please be aware that it will stain nylon,
silk, wool and polyester.
Why
do I need a Body Polisher – why can’t I use a loofa?
Using the Body Polisher insures smoother softer skin for the Auto-Bronzant
application, resulting in an even and longer lasting tan. If you do not
use Body Polisher you will be tanning skin that is about to fall off and
your tan will quickly disappear. Loofas do not conform to the body and
will result in an uneven exfoliation creating a "zebra" look
to the self-tan.
Should
I shave before or after the St. Tropez application?
Shaving is a form of exfoliation so you should shave before the
application. Shaving after will take off some of your tan, so shave
before.
If
I use St. Tropez under my arms should I remove any deodorant?
Yes. For the best result remove deodorant and moisturize under arm. Then
apply a small amount of self-tanner. Wait 3 hours to reapply deodorant.
It may turn green when deodorant is reapplied. If so, the green will
rinse off in the shower.
I
like my St. Tropez tan but I want it darker.
St. Tropez recommends that the Auto-Bronzant be applied at night to
receive the maximum color. The Auto-Bronzant needs a minimum of 3 hours
to deposit on the skin, however, the longer it is left on the darker it
will get If you want it darker, reapply 3 nights consecutively.
I
like my St. Tropez tan just the way it is – how do I keep it?
Make sure you moisturize every day. For optimum results use the St.
Tropez Body Moisturizer. The L-Tyrosine will activate your skin’s
melanin thereby creating a longer lasting tan. To keep your St. Tropez
tan at the desired shade, reapply once or twice a week according to your
liking.
Should
I be scared if my tan looks streaky as it’s drying?
NO. Don’t worry if you look streaky as it’s drying. This is normal.
As long as you rubbed it to a creamy consistency, have left it moist and
have covered all the areas you wish to be tan, you will be fine! The
Auto-Bronzant is drying that is all. Resist your temptation to rub it in
or smooth it out. Once it is rinsed or buffed (in a spa setting) off it
will be beautiful.
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