Sunless tanners contain dihydroxyacetone [DHA] which reacts with the amino acids in the top [or "dead"] layer of your skin. DHA combines with the amino acids to form brown-colored melaninoids. I have no idea what melaninoids are. That won't take long. The DHA in your sunless tanner was derived by some mystical process from a vegetable source, most likely sugar beets.

Here's a list of sunless tanners which won't make you smell like a girl: Origins Summer Vacation, John Abaté International Sunless Tanning Lotion, Au Courant [all products], Aveda Sun Source, Beauticontrol Sunlogics, Bain de Soleil Mega Tan with sunfilter, Au Courant lotion and spray, Jan Tana Golden Sunless Tanning Lotion, Clinique [all products], Paula's Choice Almost the Real Thing Self-Tanning Gel, and Zia Sans Sun Self Tanning Creme. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

The debate over whether sunless tanners are safe to use during pregnancy isn't finished yet. The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone or DHA, is able to penetrate the skin. The indications are that it cannot. But some doctors ask their pregnant patients not to use sunless tanners in the first trimester to play it safe. Therefore, you should ask your doctor. See similar questions...

Many people with rosacea are drawn to sunless tanners. The brownish hue of a sunless tan can disguise the redness of rosacea; tanning in the sun can cause rosacea flare ups and must be avoided. But before applying sunless tanners to your face, consult your dermatologist. DHA can be a potent skin irritant. While you should be able to use sunless tanners on your body, for your face consider the advice of a long time sunless. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as you remember that your scalp should be exfoliated first just like the rest of you. If you have been shaving your head for some time, you are all set. If you just shaved your head for the first time twenty minutes ago, don't do it. Wait at least one day to avoid irritation of the hair follicles. See similar questions...

There is a noticeable smell about an hour after you have applied the sunless tanner. I have read statements that the smell fades, but I haven't noticed that myself. It seems to persist until you wash the sunless tanner off. The smell isn't that terrible, but it's not how human beings normally smell. Some of the perfumes added to sunless tanners to mask the smell are far worse than the smell itself. Au Courant makes a virtually odor-free product. Nivea makes the worst-smelling. See similar questions...

You will find a white sticker under the bottle with the expiry date on it. It is best stored in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. See similar questions...

Some sunless tanners contain "added color," or FD&C approved coloring agents, the same coloring agents you will find in makeup. The rest of the sunless tanners only contain dihydroxyacetone which gradually "tans" your skin over a period of several hours. The advantage of a sunless tanner with added color is that you can tell where you are applying it, eliminating mistakes. The disadvantage is that some sunless tanners with added color make you look like a TV anchorperson. See similar questions...

Aviva Labs solution should be used within 12 months. To maximize shelf life, keep container tightly closed and away from sunlight, keep product below 80°F (27°C), and do not freeze. See similar questions...

The starchy odor often associated with sunless tanning is due to DHA reacting with your skin. Some people's bodies seem to absorb a starchy odor, and other people seem to shed it. Unfortunately, the odor may be observed in this case since we use DHA just like other sunless tanning products. Ask the staff for tips minimizing the odor. See similar questions...

The small intestine in a healthy individual is teaming with various strains of acidophilus which Mesosilver may potentially kill if it proceeded far enough through the GI tract. We believe that Mesosilver is absorbed in the first feet of the small intestine and therefore should not progress far enough through the GI to cause any problems. See similar questions...

Oxygen is the staling agent for coffee. In order to maintain freshness, we package our beans in a one way valve-bag immediately after they are roasted. By using the valve-bags, the beans remain fresh for four months. Do not freeze or refrigerate the coffee and store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry area. See similar questions...

Gloria Jean's tea boxes have a date on the bottom of the box; it is a 4-digit number. This is the production date expressed as a Julian calendar. Take the number 3322 for example. The first number 3 in the sequence stands for the year, so it would be 2003. The next three digits are the days of the year. The 322nd day of the year is Nov 18. The shelf life is 15 months from the manufacture date. See similar questions...

The shelf life that we place on our K-cups is a "best by" date for 6 months. The K-cup packaging is packaged with less than 1% oxygen through our nitrogen flush process. See similar questions...

With proper storage and handling, chiller products will last for one month. The product does not become harmful after seven days (assuming it has not been mixed with milk). The shelf life dates on the packaging are there to ensure top quality of the product. See similar questions...

Although there is no expiration date associated with our syrups, we suggest using them within 60-90 days for optimal flavor. Syrups do not need to be refrigerated even after they have been opened. The best way to store syrup is to keep it in a cool, dry place. Is your coffee Kosher? Our coffee is manufactured under strict rabbinical supervision and is certified Kosher and Pareve by KSA, Kosher Supervision of America. Please visit www.ksakosher.com for more information. See similar questions...