self-tanner
noun
self-tan·ner
ˌself-ˈta-nər 
: a product (such as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Among the standouts: a breakout-busting treatment for body acne, a sweat-fighting deodorant that held up through a heatwave, and a self-tanner that delivered a believable glow in just a couple of hours.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Ingredients Before booking one, preparation is key: avoid lotions, oils, or self-tanners on treatment day, and discontinue exfoliants or retinoids 48 hours beforehand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Use self-tanners instead of tanning outside or using a tanning bed.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Among the standouts: a breakout-busting treatment for body acne, a sweat-fighting deodorant that held up through a heatwave, and a self-tanner that delivered a believable glow in just a couple of hours.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Ingredients Before booking one, preparation is key: avoid lotions, oils, or self-tanners on treatment day, and discontinue exfoliants or retinoids 48 hours beforehand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Use self-tanners instead of tanning outside or using a tanning bed.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
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self-tanner
noun
self-tan·ner
-ˈtan-ər
: a cosmetic product (as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a tan
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