The time will vary depending on the shade you would like to achieve. If you want to achieve the true shade colour, whether it be medium, dark or ultra dark, then we advise you leave it on for 6 hours plus. If however you buy the ultra dark shade and you wish to achieve a medium or light colour payoff, then just leave it on for 3 hours to get a medium shade, 4 hours for a dark shade and 6 hours plus to get the ultra dark shade.

Aqua (Water), Dihydroxyacetone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Berry) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum (Fragrance), Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, FD&C Yellow No. 5 (CI 19140), FD&C Red No. 40 (CI 16035), FD&C Blue No. 1 (CI 42090), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool

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A: If you notice a mistake immediately after applying, lightly dabbing the area with a damp cloth can help. For developed tanning errors, gentle exfoliation can help even out the area. The difference between the dark and the ultra dark shades is the level of DHA contained within it. As I said above, DHA is the ingredient that tans the skin. And now that we’re only allowed to use 10%, most tanning brands are having to reformulate to include other ingredients like tan enhancers and things like that to make the tan as dark as it was before this regulation came in, which is proving difficult.” All throughout the trip, however, I moisturise frequently to keep my tan looking its absolute best and lasting as long as possible. You should get 4-7 days from your tan if you are in and out of the water but the bottom line is to always bring a lotion or mousse with you so you can keep the tan topped up and have your colour looking fresh for your return home.

The regulation also set a limit of 6.5% for use of the ingredient in non-oxidative hair-dye products. Read More Related Articles Apply the Luxury Tanning Serum in circular motions to ensure a streak-free and even application. Use sparingly on hands, elbows and feet.

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It is important to be aware that such safety margins are usually set at very conservative levels, typically 100 fold beyond no adverse effect level. Apply tan in circular motions using the Dripping Gold Velvet Tanning Mitt to ensure streak free even application. A: The SOSU Dripping Gold Luxury Tanning Mousse is designed for a streak-free application, especially when applied with a tanning mitt.

The higher the percentage of DHA the darker the colour, so we only ever wanted our tan to be natural," explained Noelle O’Connor, Founder of the Kind Brand Company. Noelle O'Connor Exfoliate but do not moisturise or use moisturising shower cream prior to tanning. Apply to clean, dry skin that is free from deodorant, perfume and makeup. Apply Dripping Gold Liquid Tan directly to your tanning mitt, and apply to the body in circular motions ensuring a streak-free and even application. Irish fake tan lovers have been left 'devastated' by a new rule that has forced tanning brands to reformulate their darkest products. The Kind Brand Company, which is an Irish business that produces TanOrganic and Vegan Tan, has never had more than 10% DHA in their products.

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Since launching the tan on April 12, however, we have had an influx of questions relating to the formula, wear off, etc, so today I decided to post a blog answering all of your most frequently asked questions.