Self Tanner for Sensitive Skin?

Last year I was using a self-tanner for a couple of months and had the same reaction you are talking about. Itchy red dots. I ignored them a bit and they multiplied. Took weeks to get rid of. This summer, I tried Nivea Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs. It's one of those gradual tanners. No bumps or itchiness. I am pretty fair, but the light to medium shade doesn't do much, so go for the medium to dark. My dermatologist said that the allergen is most likely dihydroxyacetone. It's in all tanners and is what makes the pigment react and turn darker. This ingredient is in the Nivea product, but maybe in a smaller concentration. Or maybe this year my skin is O.K. with it. Whatever the case - it is not bothering me, so maybe it'll work for you. CVS pharmacy has both intensities and I think it's about $8/tube.

A.,
I have the same problem, and I can't tell you how many self-tanners I've tried. I don't break out so much on my arms or torso, but it has always been my legs. I tried not shaving before, and it still happened. I think one of the chemicals that causes the "tanning" is what causes it, and since all the products essentially need that chemical to cause the "tan", then it won't matter which one you use. So, as much as I wanted to use tanners, I never found one and quit spending the money on it. Besides that, I guess its probably just as well because there sure are some crazy chemicals in those things.

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Mary Kay's is great & won't leave orange streaks. Check out www.marykay.com/melbell. It's called sunless tanner, and the special for this month only is Buy 2 Get 1 Free (for any product)!! :)

Good for you for taking care of your skin!

try avon skin so soft satin glow. it also works great on sunburn, way better than the green or blue goop, I made a believer out of my husband who has red hair and burns to a crisp.good luck to you!!

L.

Yes! I have the best self tanner from Lavera. It's pricey but is non-toxic & therefore shouldn't cause breakouts.

Here you go: http://www.lavera.com/catalog/organic_self_tanner_lotions...

Good luck!