Questions and Answers  

QUESTION: What is in this and how does it work?

ANSWER: Aloe vera based Safe Tan contains moisturizers and humectants. A small amount of evaporative SD-alcohol allows Safe Tan to dry quickly without drying the skin. The cosmetic colors along with plant extracts, help create your own individualized tan shade. The carrier takes the color and moisturizers into the top three layers of your skin.

QUESTION: Will this wash off?

ANSWER: Safe Tan is washable for the first hour, so it is virtually goof-proof. As you paint, it begins absorbing into the skin at the rate of one layer every three hours. Safe Tan hydrates and colors three layers of skin. It will take ten to twelve hours for full absorption.

QUESTION: Is this a sunscreen?

ANSWER: No. While Safe Tan contains non-paba sunscreen, we make no SPF claims. We encourage frequent and liberal sunscreen use after the first morning rinse.

QUESTION: How long does it last?

ANSWER: The color lasts 3 days on the face and a week on the body when properly applied. It fades naturally, like a real tan.

QUESTION: How is this different from common self tanners?

ANSWER: Safe Tan moisturizes your skin rather than drying it out. It improves the look and feel of your skin. It’s a natural color, never orange! We use food-grade cosmetic colors instead of “harsh,smelly” chemicals. It’s brown in the bottle and goes on brown. Instant, believable and long lasting color. No more waiting hours hoping you’ll turn out ok. Unlike common self-tanners, Safe Tan colors and conditions 3 layers deep so skin underneath is tan, not just the surface layer. No blotching or streaks---just color that lasts and fades like the real thing!

QUESTION: Can it be darker?

ANSWER: It will look a bit darker overnight. For more color, re-apply the next night. For an even darker tan, re-apply for up to 3 nights.

QUESTION: How often can I paint?

ANSWER: Paint once a day for up to 3 days in a row until you have the shade you want. To maintain color, paint your body once a week and your face twice a week.

QUESTION: Can I paint more than once a day? If not, why?

ANSWER: If you do, the color coats itself and absorbs improperly creating a fake look. Remember: 10 hrs/ rinse/ re-apply.

QUESTION: Does it stain clothes?

ANSWER: NO! It can come off on your clothes just after application, until you have had a first shower, but it will not stain the clothing. Using too much will leave a residue on the skin. We recommend using as little as possible, blending and stretching the product. Safe Tan won’t stain nails, hair or fabric. If it gets on your clothes, don’t panic. It will wash out with regular laundering. Don’t use a stain penetrator as it can set the color and cause staining.

QUESTION: How soon can I dress after painting?

ANSWER: The product is dry within 5 minutes. You can dress when you are through painting. No more standing naked for 20 minutes not touching anything. Unlike self-tanners, Safe Tan will not rub off on clothes after the first rinse. No more orange bras!

QUESTION: Will lotion, perfume, sunscreen, etc. affect Safe Tan?

ANSWER: Not at all. Once Safe Tan has been fully absorbed overnight and the excess rinsed off, you can follow your normal routine. No aftershave, lotion, perfume, etc., impacts your tan. It’s your skin – only better. Weekly use soon eliminates the need for other moisturizers.                                                                                                                                                                                          

QUESTION: Is this OK if pregnant?

ANSWER: Yes, it does not cross the blood barrier and is not toxic. Safe Tan is really nice for pregnancy, since it has no foul odor or nausea inducing fragrance. It also covers the facial discoloration that sometimes accompanies pregnancy. Safe Tan helps keep the skin supple and smooth with very little effort.

QUESTION: How do paint knees and other problem areas?

ANSWER: Use the dry side of the brush with very little color left in it. Lightly go over dry areas, barely getting any color on the dryer areas as they can grab more of the moisturizers and appear darker. It’s still fully washable, so if you make a mistake……just fix it!

QUESTION: If the 2 oz. size does four paints, how can the 4 oz. size do twelve paints?

ANSWER: The first 2 times you paint, your body will drink about ½ ounce per application. Thereafter, if applying weekly, your skin becomes rehydrated and requires less product to maintain the same rich color and silky feel. 

QUESTION: Does Safe Tan age?

ANSWER: It has an approximate 10 month shelf life. This product has no preservatives. We use as few chemical components as possible. With an Aloe Vera base, after time, nature conquers and the cosmetic colors break down.

QUESTION: How will I know it’s old?

ANSWER: It will turn green. You can still use it, but it won’t have the rich bronze color, nor will it last as long on your skin. It can’t hurt you, but is not the preferred look – unless it is St. Patrick’s Day.

QUESTION: Can I paint my face?

ANSWER: Yes, you can paint your entire face and up into the hairline with the product. Apply one drop to the wet side of the brush and to the forehead and cheeks. Turn brush over to blend it across the face, ears and tip of nose. Apply more color as needed. The color won’t grab on eyebrows, hairline, nails, or beard. Paint right over the eyelids with the dry side of the brush. If it gets in your eyes, it won't blind you, but it will sting because of the alcohol. Wipe excess from eyes.

QUESTION: What about shaving?

ANSWER: It is better to shave in the morning and paint in the evening as pulling the hair with a razor enlarges the hair follicles and can cause tiny dark spots. These will wash away in the next shower, but meanwhile it is not an attractive look. Shaving can irritate the skin and immediate use of Safe Tan directly after shaving can cause unnecessary moments of discomfort. The good news is you can shave and still have color. No streaks. No ugly knees or rusty ankles. After four days of shaving, a subtle difference may exist from the shaved to unshaved areas-just as with a real tan. If you want you can apply a little touch up to lighter areas.

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