Generally, salons will recommend their clients wear garments that are loose and dark in color after an application. However, Aviva Labs' solutions dry quickly and are water-based so they rarely transfer to clothing or bed sheets. If any color does get transferred to clothing, it can be easily washed in a normal cycle and will not stain. Aviva Labs' sunless tanning solutions are very different from any others on the market. You can see and feel the difference on the skin.

No. Aviva Labs uses the only FDA-approved ingredient for sunless tanning - DHA (dihydroxyacetone.) No other skin colorants, including erythrulose, have been approved by the FDA for sunless tanning, therefore we do not and will not use erythrulose in our products.

No. Alcohol is very drying to the skin and can cause irritation. Furthermore, alcohol intensifies degradation of DHA and thus shortens the shelf life of the product.

No. Aloe Vera is an oil-based moisturizer. Though beneficial in other cosmetics and skincare products, Aloe Vera has many negative side effects when used in sunless tanners. It can dramatically slow drying times, clog pores and HVLP spray guns, plus stain clothes and bed sheets.

Light colored nylon fabrics are definitely in danger, and I have the bathmat to prove it. Avoid wearing light colored nylon fabrics after applying sunless tanners. Wool is also supposed to be at risk, but I haven't confirmed this. Other light colored fabrics may stain slightly but the stains should wash out. The arrival of Coppertone Endless Summer and Bain de Soleil Radiance Eternelle have changed the situation, however.

No. First, our sunless tanning solution is designed specifically for people with hypersensitive skin. Second, no one wants sunless tanning solution that smells too flowery, fruity or sweet. Not only can these fragrances be very unpleasant, but also, many salons that have male clients appreciate our fragrance-free solutions.

Sunless.com does not make them, sell them, or distribute them. The shopping guide provides a comprehensive list of sites that sell sunless tanners.

While it is formulated to wash out with regular laundry detergent, you are encouraged to wear older clothes to the tanning session.

The active ingredient is DHA. The DHA is absorbed into the epidermis of your skin, it interacts with the amino acids in your skin and produces a natural looking tan. Au Courant products also contain a variety of quality ingredients to aid in the process and to nourish your skin. The natural looking tan will fully develop in 3-5 hours.

I couldn't survive with just one product. But if I had to cut the list down to a bare minimum, it would be Au Courant Bronze Face Gel, Au Courant Sunless Tanning Spray or Mousse, Beach by Strong Products [Coconut Rum], and Paula's Choice Almost the Real Thing Self-Tanning Gel.

In early 2001 when we decided to add Sunless Tanning products to our SummerTan.com website we purchased over a dozen different brands of Self Tanning products and over a two month period we tested them all. We found that the Au Courant line was by far the best. There is no scary orange color, smooth non-sticky textures, and no strange odors as you find with many other brands. Knowing we could sell any of them, we obviously chose the best.

A cosmetic procedure that color your skin to simulate a tan , without the use of dangerous UV rays. Sunless tanning embodies spray tanning, airbrush tanning and self tanners of different shapes and types.

This is usually caused by a bad CMX file. Interestingly enough this is not limited to downloaded skins. While programming the SimEnhancer Character CMX Validation program I discovered that there are 6 CMX files installed with the Hot Date expansion pack that do not reflect the name correctly inside the files. The SimEnhancer Character CMX Validation program can correct this and other common character CMX file related problems.

Absolutely. In fact, the sunless tanning results are phenomenal over a nice base tan. If you want to combine both applications in a single visit, we recommend to use the tanning bed first, then the sunless unit. You can use a tanning lotion in the tanning bed like you always do. However, make sure it is rubbed into the skin really well and use a towel to wipe away any excess lotion or perspiration after getting out of the tanning bed.

These are all FDA approved names which cosmetic companies can use to describe products which contain DHA or dihydroxyacetone. The FDA frowns upon all other means of producing a tan without the sun, including tanning pills, which contain carotenoid color additives, and tanning "accelerators" which contain tyrosine or tyrosine derivatives.

Probably not. Some skin types tan quickly and easily while others just don't have the pigmentation necessary to develop much of a tan. If you have "type 1" skin It's recommended that you not tan at all. Type 1 skin is skin that always burns easily and severely, tans little and peels. This condition is most common with people that have fair skin, blue eyes and freckles. Approximately 5% of the population is unable to tan. We would recommend you try one of our UV free tanning options.

They may temporarily but should come off in a cold water wash. Do not use warm or hot water. To avoid staining bed sheets the face paint should be removed before bed. Yes. We sell a range of face painting products including paints, brushes, practice dummy heads, Giant bubble wands and more. We plan to make these available on the website when we get the chance but for now if you are interested please contact us for a product & price list. You can also visit www.sillyfarm.com.

The Original and Clear NicoDerm CQ patches can be worn while in the sun or tanning bed. However, the patches have not been demonstrated to be effective protection against sun exposure. Use of sunscreens with the patch is not recommended because it may affect the adhesion. Therefore, if you are planning on using the patch while tanning, you may want to place it in area that will not be exposed.

NO, just as the word indicates outdoor products should ONLY be used outdoors, as they can cause a film on the acrylic. This actually inhibits the tanning process, rather than acting as an amplifying agent. There are many excellent indoor tanning products for that purpose. Ask our tanning professional for recommendations.