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Self Tanning Question

plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:12:39 GMT

I recently got the Tan Towel special because they looked like they would be quick. My question is I put lotion all over my legs and extra lotion on my knees, ankles and feet. Let it dry and I still have awful looking ankles and feet and hardly put any of the Tan Towel on those areas. Any one have any suggestions??? Thanks in advance.

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:26:19 GMT

Do you exfoliate those areas prior to application? I've never used Tan Towels (I'm a St. Tropez girl), but this would be my first suggestion.

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Andreatoo — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:27:41 GMT

On 6/28/2014 Colonel Meow said:
Do you exfoliate those areas prior to application? I've never used Tan Towels (I'm a St. Tropez girl), but this would be my first suggestion.

Ditto

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:39:10 GMT

Yes I did exfoliate

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Shelbelle — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:41:17 GMT

Not sure why you would put lotion all over your legs? the areas that need the lotion are knees, feet, elbows.

When I used TT for first time of the season, I would use about 5 on first day. Use 2, wait a few hours, use 2 more, than one more few hours later. Only way I could get any color to start.

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maestra — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:45:10 GMT

I use 1 TT after I have showered and scrubbed w/Salux cloth. I take the TT and rub in circular motions all over but more lightly on knees, elbow and smoothly over ankles. I am of Scots descent so no natural tan here, but w/TT I have natural color (biscuit shade) the next morning. If this wasn't easy I would not be doing it.

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:49:44 GMT

On 6/28/2014 Shelbelle said:
Not sure why you would put lotion all over your legs? the areas that need the lotion are knees, feet, elbows.

When I used TT for first time of the season, I would use about 5 on first day. Use 2, wait a few hours, use 2 more, than one more few hours later. Only way I could get any color to start.

Yeah, I never really understood the lotion thing, either. I've been self tanning for many years, using various brands, and have never done this (anywhere on my body).

I hear the vendors giving this advice often, but I've always wondered how the color could really saturate any area that was "lotioned" first. If I exfoliate properly, I never have any issues around my ankles, elbows, etc.

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maestra — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 19:51:17 GMT

I think lotion would act as a barrier to TT, so I wait until the next day to apply lotion or moisturizer.

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Tinkerbell3 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:06:57 GMT

Never liked the Tan Towel and have used almost everything- THEy made me orange. I'm not a big faux-tanner. I just use it a little in the spring and mostly just on my face & arms. Don't use it all during the summer. My favorites are Clarins and Tarte.

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:11:34 GMT

OP - can you tell us what you mean by "awful-looking"? Do you mean streaky, patchy, the color itself, etc.? Maybe we'd be able to give you more suggestions.

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:25:26 GMT

Very streaky, darker color. I read that you should put lotion on those areas before using any type of self tanner. Maybe I read it wrong. Just thought someone would have a suggestion. Sorry if my question was dumb.

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:37:16 GMT

On 6/28/2014 plc123 said:
Very streaky, darker color. I read that you should put lotion on those areas before using any type of self tanner. Maybe I read it wrong. Just thought someone would have a suggestion. Sorry if my question was dumb.

Not at all!!! I've seen and heard the lotion tip many times, as well - but I personally have never found the extra step to be necessary. Like I said earlier, I exfoliate really well everyday with my Salux cloth. I then apply my St Tropez mousse directly onto my skin using the mitt. I do this at night, waiting for about 10 minutes prior to slipping in bed. (TMI - I sleep nude.) In the morning, I take another shower without exfoliating - then apply lotion immediately after getting out. I'm never streaky or patchy and I think the St Tropez gives a great natural color.

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:38:58 GMT

Thanks Colonel Meow

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Andreatoo — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:49:33 GMT

I believe the whole point of the lotion on the ankles and knees elbows etc is to minimize the tanner in those areas. rougher, dryer skin, hence the exfoliation, tends to grab more product

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Colonel Meow — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:52:47 GMT

plc123 - maybe you should try the Tan Towels without the lotion, just once, to see what happens(?)

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:55:21 GMT

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:55:40 GMT

Thanks

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spikeysmom — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:01:53 GMT

Hi pic123...I've used tan towels for about 12 years with no problem....i think the lotion might have been the cause of the streaks.....i've never applied lotion anywhere before using them.....I exfoliate in the shower (love the salux cloth that i learned about here), dry really good with a towel and use the tan towel, i can even get my back using the "full body size" and two hands (does take some work).....I would definitely give them another try!! Good luck, Spikey's Mom

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plc123 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:38:30 GMT

Thanks so much spikeysmom

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Cookie06 — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:14:17 GMT

I have used Tan Towels for years and I too love them. I exfoliate pretty often. If I don't use the lotion, as suggested by some of you wonderful girls, the Tan Towel color grabs my feet and ankles and makes them much darker than my legs. No lotion on my legs or anywhere else befoe I apply them though. I also use surgical gloves while applying or I end up with brown hands. Yuck!! You have to be sure and rub them on in a circular motion and apply them as evenly as possible to get a good tan. Love it. I am tan right now and haven't stepped into the sun. I love my Tan Towels!!!