Trying to find the darkest self tan

glowgirl_2

Its not so much that oils are bad for your tan they seem to make it last less some creams (Palmer's Cocoa butter in my case, which is my fav) seem to lift it off, obviously this is not the technical term, I have no idea why this would be as I haven't really researched it yet, I don't know much about body moisturisers, I'm sure someone will be along to give you better advise on the Shea butter, after reading your post I might give the olive oil a try, maybe being natural it might not have that effect on my colour, I shall be really pleased if thats the case, I used olive oil all through my pregnancy and didn't have a stretch mark so I know its good stuff but I had forgotten about it. Regarding how long to leave your product on for I usually put it on before bed and have a shower in the morning, I believe it should be left untouched for 8 hours also two coats is very dark (woohoo) but with a certain extra depth to it, like Gunna previously said, let us know how you got on and I will update on the olive oil:)

Ksa.

Hello there!
Well...palmers cocoa butter is also my favourite but it does lift of the tan...technical word 'lifting offage' haha!...anyway, ive had it on (the 16%) for about 5 hours and already v tanned. I may do one more coat ill see how it goes. I actually put it on my face against the advice on the post but it looks ok, just blends in with the rest of the colour on the body really, good smell, no streaks so far...so I will keep all informed:eek: Olive oil is good, I buy Ellada 1 litre which is a fiver in asda...also if you add a few drops of your fave essential oil you wont have that stink!..will post again on my new skin colour!

Ksa.

Will be buying a bigger one next time...but does anyone know if the siennasol extreme is better???

glowgirl_2

Hi Ksa., I'm sooooo jealous your face came out well :rotfl::T

Jammygal

Hi everyone .....tell me how quick are celeb secrets on delivery.......
I need that 12% asap

glowgirl_2

Hi Jammygal, about 3 working days from ordering - hth

Ksa.

:rotfl:Hello all...well I left it on overnight and after bathing this morning, giving the kids their brekkie etc...I have now reviewed the finished product!...It comes out so dark...I fuffed up my hands a wee bit but nevermind...on one application it is soooo good, id need about 3 layers of xen tan to achieve this!, but is thare a hint of orange????....hmmmm im not sure, maybe on the guide colour but I cant really notice anything yet, it looks like ive been on my hols!:rotfl:
Im well impressed especially with the price..thanks to all for the excellent advice Im so pleased!!!:j

Ksa.

Today my siennasol extreme sample came in the post...I asked for it over a month ago and it never came so I emailed tham again saying ive been waiting fo aaaaaages and lo! here it is...as I only applied the celeb secrets yday, i will have to wait!...but my hands are a bit orange and im sad!:eek:.....

FelinePrincess

Am I the only who will happily apply several layers of 16% on top of each other?! This is my fake tan routine: I apply 1 layer wed, 1 or 2 layers thurs, and 1 layer on fri and 1 on sat. I start carefully scrubbing it off on mon/tues and scrub it all off wed ready to start again! I sound hideous when you read this but I am totally white (never see the sun and when I do it ignores me!) and the color looks nice and natural, people think I'm naturally brown!

Does anyone else like to apply this much?

Ksa, do you not use a mit to apply your tan? It saves the orange hands problem! Have you tried scrubbing them with a scrubbing brush and soap? It usually takes away a bit of the glow. I have also heard that lemon juice is good for toning down fake tan but not tried it myself.

Feline Princess

glowgirl_2

Hi all, lemon juice does work so do baby wipes if you catch it early enough, I made a mess of my hands at first as well ksa I think I might need a new mit as it seems to seep through, I have the usual ones from boots, does any know of a better one? In the meantime its surgical gloves and a mit:rotfl:I too am a serial layerer of 16%, it doesn't seem to look too dark just deeper - I love it:jI emailed siennasol last night and said my samples didn't turn up so hopefully they will soon, if anyone has used it could they report back, especially if you can compare to Celebrity secrets:)