After 4-8 hours, your gradual tan will be fully developed into a natural, sunkissed glow. To achieve a deeper bronzed look, reapply St.Tropez gradual tan daily to build your tan. As everyone’s skin tone and type is individual to them, we highly recommend carrying out a patch test 24hrs prior to applying any tanning product for the first time. HOW DO YOU CARRY OUT A PATCH/SKIN TEST? To tan your hand we recommend forming a claw like shape and applying the left over tan from your mitt in 3-4 strokes down your hand to your fingers. For best results, use our Self Tan Purity Face Mist on hands and feet for a streak-free and subtle finish. Use our Gradual Tan Body or Face Lotions in place of your usual moisturiser once a day or every other day as desired to maintain an everyday natural looking tan

For what it’s worth,I don’t like any heavy moisturizers that sit on top of my skin; I prefer fast-absorbing body oils for everyday hydration. If you’re cool with rich body butters and lotions, daytime application may not be an issue for you, but still be careful with the color transfer. I wouldn’t use it before going to an event; especially if you’re wearing light-colored clothing or there’s a possibility that you may have to sit on light furniture. If you’re new to the world of tanning, a gradual self tanner is a great place to start. Gradual tan can be applied and reapplied until you achieve your desired depth of tan. For optimum results using our Self Tan products, we advise avoiding showering, swimming, sweating for 4—8 hours (ideally 8hrs) to allow your Self Tan to develop on the skin, with the exception of Self Tan Express and Extra Dark where you can rinse off after 1-3 hours and 4 hours respectively, depending on your desired depth of tanThe St.Tropez Self Tan Dark range contains our innovative Melanin Technology™ to ensure your tan tailors to your individual skin tone. The tanning agent (Vegetan Premium) targets more of the brown pigments in the skin for a darker, but more natural tan taking you a few shades darker than the Self Tan range, so even pale skins can benefit without the fear of going too dark. Are your products vegan friendly? We use 100% natural tanning active in all our Tanning products. We also have a range of vegan friendly formulations which you can shop here.

From gradual self tanning lotion to a hydrating g radual mousse, o ur iconic gradual tanners are firm favorites for many, creating a gorgeous, glowing tan that is easy to apply and build up. Find the best gradual self tanner for you with our simple guide. The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) confirm that spray tan and self-tanning products are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding (lactating mothers may choose to avoid the breast area during the breast feeding stage).St.Tropez Instant tans contains RAINMAC™ Technology which combines select ingredients to ensure your tan is water & transfer resistant and gives you 24hr wear (Ideal for one night only). Maintain your tan for up to 3 days longer with daily moisturisation to keep skin hydrated and exfoliate twice a week for even fade. We took the decision several years ago to stop using solid plastic particles in our new product development across our entire wash off portfolio, and started the process of substituting this ingredient with natural alternatives. We completed the reformulation of those products which did contain plastic micro particles at the end of 2015 and despite it often being a lengthy process to properly validate safe and effective alternatives that do not compromise the performance of the product, we are proud to have successfully achieved this.