Do self-tanning gels/products work? Are the effects permanent?

Question

Or does the "stay-on" period depend on the brand? Also, are there any side effects? Personal experience is appreciated.

Answer 1

Nothing is permanent but my love for peanut butter.

Answer 2

"Stay-on" depends on brand and quality for sure!
Sunless tanning tips: For an even-looking tan
Sunless tanning products no longer cause that orange-brown, streaky appearance. Today the products offer an even, natural-looking tan if they're applied correctly and carefully. For best results, follow these tips:
•Choose a light- or medium-toned product, which tends to look more natural.
•Before using the product, wash and exfoliate your skin with a wash cloth or sponge to remove excess dead skin cells. Women should shave their legs for an even application.
•Apply the sunless tanning product evenly and lightly. Use less product on dry skin or thickened skin, such as over your ankles, knees and elbows. These areas tend to absorb more product.
•After you apply the product to your face and body, wash your hands with soap and water to avoid coloring your palms. Be sure to remove any product from under your fingernails. Then use a cotton ball to apply the sunless tanner to the top of each hand.
•To prevent staining your clothes, wait until the sunless tanner dries completely, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Most sunless tanning products don't contain a sunscreen and, therefore, don't protect your skin from sun damage. If you spend time outdoors, be sure to apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 before going outside.

Answer 3

They do work. The effects are not permanent, your skin sheds the color and it washes, scrubs off. No side effects that I know of and I've used them. I personally like them but you have to play around to get the right one for you. I like Clarins but it's expensive. For a foolproof version use the daily moisturizer with self-tanner, builds up gradually and really works. I love the Aveeno version. And it moisturizes the skin wonderfully.

Answer 4

the new gradual build lotions work best. the effects are different from brand to brand but i like the vaseline best. you have to apply it ever day until you get hte color you want and hten every other day to maintain. there are no side effects so far as i can tell, but if you use an exfoliator on your body you will loose the tanning effects!

Answer 5

I use Neutrogena facial dark tanner and it works great. it has an instant bronzer. You can also go to a local tanning salon and get a spray on tan, which lasts the longest. That will last up to a week and usually cost $15.

Answer 6

There are no permanent self tanning products, and no know side effects.

Answer 7

yes they work, Be careful to not get streaks or smudges. I take a papertowel and wipe the skin off gently. Watch out for creaces that can get darker. Under the knees etc. Tops of the toes.
It is not perminate. Eventually it will shower off gradually

Answer 8

if you get the right kind it could work. i use avon skin perfector. it works great! you can order it from an avon magazine or go to their website. www.avon.com it works the best, i've tried many different kinds and they just made me look orange. this actually makes you look tanner. make sure that you apply it evenly through your whole body. i wish you the best of luck and have a nice rest of the day! =]

Answer 9

It depends on the type and its warnings, directions

Answer 10

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