glow tan

Times vary by product: gradual lotions typically build color over several days up to about one week. Express foams can show color in as little as 1 hour. Many mousses and foams recommend waiting about 1–4 hours before rinsing for a deeper, longer-lasting result.

Prepare skin by exfoliating and ensuring it’s clean and completely dry. Apply product with long sweeping or circular motions using a tanning mitt for even coverage. Allow the product to dry or set before dressing, and wash hands after application to avoid staining.

Tanning products come in fragranced and unscented options. Common scent notes include coconut, tropical, fresh, or light summer fragrances; some products are explicitly labeled unscented.

Typical warnings include keeping products out of reach of children and avoiding eye contact; some mousses specifically note eye irritation risks. Packaging often lists additional usage cautions and any product-specific safety instructions.

Gradual lotions build subtle, natural-looking color over daily use or several applications and can take days to become noticeable. Express foams are formulated to develop quickly—sometimes within 1 hour—and many mousses/foams advise waiting 1–4 hours before rinsing for a deeper, longer-lasting result.