Many people make the mistake of exfoliating too much; since self tanners usually have DHA (a tanning agent), it needs some cells to adhere to in order for the tan to properly last, says Babakitis.

The active ingredient in most self tanners is something called dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, a sugar compound that, when it interacts with the proteins of our skin cells, creates a temporary darkening ...

There is no better compliment than being told your skin is glowing. The easiest way to get that glow? Applying the best self-tan for your face. A few drops of product or overnight application ...

The skin can only absorb a certain amount of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is the active ingredient in self tanner that makes skin tan. "So to make the contour stand out and last, you either tan ...

Skinny Tan claimed without the chemical DHA, their product smelt better than other self-tanning products. But it was found that Skinny Tan contains the same DHA as other brands and smells no ...