A couple of questions

How long does it take for gradual tan to soak in?

Self tanners work when the DHA, the main tanning ingredient in these products, interacts with your upper layer of dead skin cells. Unfortunately, this reaction takes time. And that time is typically 6-10 hours, depending on the person.

How long should you leave gradual tan on for?

Once applied you can wash the tan off after just 1 hour, but for a deeper long lasting tan leave on your skin for up 8 hours. It really is personal choice. You might have to test it out a few times, to work out what suits you the best! For best results, we recommend letting your tan develop 6-8 hours.

How long does it take to see gradual tan?

Continue to apply the product every day and you should see a light even tan developing in three to four days. 5. Moisturise every day to keep skin soft and glowing, and reapply gradual tan as necessary as it starts to fade.

How can I speed up my gradual tan?

Speed up the drying process Waiting for your fake tan to dry can be a drag, so speed up the process using your hairdryer on a cool setting. Just lightly blast across the areas you have tanned.

Do you wash gradual tan off?

There's no need to wash off gradual tanner so it's very much like using a regular moisturiser. And you can continue to apply it as often as you like to deepen your tan and personalise your colour to your heart's content!

Does gradual tan go patchy?

A gradual tanning lotion allows you to build your colour over time, so you're never left with a streaky or patchy tan. … Our Gradual Tan Body Lotion develops into a subtle glow from day one, and keeps skin hydrated for up to 48 hours. After all, well moisturised skin is far less likely to lead to a patchy tan.

Is it OK to sleep in self tanner?

Use a tanning mousse or foam All of MineTan's self tan foams are designed to absorb and dry quickly so you can wear your tan and go about your day (or sleep!)

Can you moisturise after gradual tan?

Just like traditional fake tan, you should try to exfoliate your skin before you begin but you can skip the moisturiser. This is because gradual tanners already contain hydrating ingredients to keep your skin hydrated and prevent your tan from fading.