St Tropez Tanning FAQ

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Here are some answers to some commonly asked questions on St Tropez Tan.

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Question: What do I need to do prepare my skin before applying St Tropez Tan?

Answer: If you are home tanning, you will need to clean and exfoliate the skin thoroughly, then moisturise difficult areas only, such as knees, ankles, elbows etc. If you are coming to the salon for your treatment, we will take care of the exfoliation process.

Question: How dark is it on really fair/pale skin?

Answer: 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, which is also offered at the salon. St Tropez tan will obviously look darker on people with olive skin.

Question: What should I wear whilst I'm waiting for the tan develop?

Answer: It is advised to wear loose baggy clothing, so the tan does not rub off by abrasive clothing. Please ensure you wear loose clothing and sandals when visiting the salon.

Question: How long should I wait before showering?

Answer: A minimum of 4 hours but we recommend waiting overnight before showering to allow the tan to fully develop. This will give superior results.

Question: Does the tan go orange?

Answer: No. The formulation has a tint of green in it which prevents the tan from going orange.

Question: How long will the tan last for?

Answer: Some people report tans lasting up to two weeks. On average a tan will last a minimum of 7 - 10 days. For a much longer lasting tan, we recommend 2 applications around 2-3 days apart. You may also like to have the first application professionally applied at the salon and purchase a St Tropez kit (Salon price £42.50) when you visit us to allow you to apply the second at home if you are feeling confident enough.

Question: Do you think I should attend the salon first before using the product myself?

Answer: Many customers use the product confidently at home and achieve success by following the instructions accurately or watching the instruction video (available for purchase through this website or at the salon). You may feel happier attending the salon at first, to get used to the nature of the product and how it applies for the first time and then top up at home in future.

Question: Will it wash off?

Answer: 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.

Question: Can I go swimming?

Answer: Swimming in the sea on holiday is fine. However, swimming in baths is not advised as chlorine bleaches the tan.

Question: Can I sunbathe with this product?

Answer: The self tan product has no SPF factors in it. Therefore normal protection products would need to be applied on top to sunbathe. We offer a SP15 sports lotion - see our accessories area.

Question: Does the product smell?

Answer: The product has a pleasant aromatic scent.

Question: Can vitiligo sufferers use St Tropez?

Answer: Yes. Vitiligo sufferers find that this product does help to cover their condition and we have produced a set of application directions specifically for vitiligo sufferers.

Question: I am allergic to other self-tanning products - will I be allergic to this product?

Answer: It is very likely that you are allergic to the DHA's present in self tan products. The St Tropez self tan also has these present.

See also: In the Press :: Buy St Tropez Tan :: St Tropez FAQ :: Spray Tanning