​Self Help for Self Tanning

Step One: Prepare your skin for tan application by exfoliating: Prepping the skin for tanning can have beneficial effects on the color, evenness and longevity of your tan.  Exfoliate your skin using P3 Exfoliating Scrub. This will remove the surface level of dead skin cells. Removal of dead cells can help P3 Self Tanning Drops provide a more even color. Exfoliation can also increase the longevity of your tan as it ensures that the product is being applied to skin cells that are not going to be immediately shed.
The main causes of orange discoloration when self tanning are improper skin ph, and dry dehydrated skin.
  • Skin cleansers and scrubs tend to have a high ph. Wait 2 hours after washing/exfoliating before applying P3 Self Tanning Drops so that your skin's ph can return to normal. An easy approach is to exfoliate in the morning when you shower and apply self tanning drops before bed or if you shower at night exfoliate then and apply self tanning drops in the morning.
  • Any areas of the body that are especially dry such as elbows, ankles and knees for example need to be moisturized first to avoid over absorption of tanning product in these areas. Simply apply a thin layer of moisturizer to any area that is visibly dry.
Step Two: Apply P3 Self Tanning Drops:
  • Always test the product on an inconspicuous area of the body to practice your technique and to see how your skin reacts.  It takes 2-12 hours for the tan to start to become visible and continues to darken for up to 24 hours.
  • Add 2-20 drops of P3 Self Tanning Drops to a "palm full" of P3 Luxurious Cream (or any body lotion). Mix it together well. Spread the lotion slowly and evenly over a portion of your skin using small circular motions. The combination of lotion and tanning drops causes the lotion to appear white as you apply it. This is very helpful for ensuring consistent application and an even tan. Repeat these steps until you have applied the product to all the areas that you want to tan.
Step Three: VERY IMPORTANT STEP! After you have applied the tan to your entire body, wash your hands completely to avoid over tanning your hands especially your palms, knuckles and in between fingers.  After you have washed your hands , you will still need to tan the backs of your hands. Tan this area using only the tips of two fingers. You can easily wipe those two fingers using a warm cloth when you are finished.
  • As with any endeavor "practice makes perfect" Practice applying your tan and washing your hands prior to tanning for an important event. 
  • Allow the product to absorb into your skin before getting dressed.
  • Avoid washing or showering for 12 hours after applying your tanning drops.
  • For more tanning tips visit the American Academy of Dermatology Association by clicking here: AADA self tanning tips
​Step Four: Prolong the length of your tan.
  • Dry dehydrated skin will loose its tan at a faster rate. You can prolong the length of your tan and keep it glowing by applying a few drops of P3 Deep Conditioning Serum daily. Our serum contains Manuka Honey Extract, harvested in Australia which promotes skin hydration and Prickly Pear Cactus Oil, an adaptogen-rich oil sourced from the desert, making it a must-have for your skincare routine.
  • Re-apply P3 Self Tanning Drops 2-3 days after your first application to refresh your tan before it begins to fade. 
  • When you ready to stop tanning simply allow the tan to fade. Our Self Tanning Drops fade naturally and gradually and does't appear splotchy as it fades.