Beauty Bash Discussion: Stinky Self-Tanners

Jenn H. asked why those new daily self-tanners, which combine a self-tanner with a moisturizer, give off a strange, and not exactly pleasant, odor. She wondered whether she could find an odor-free self-tanner. Unfortunately, the answer is no, because the odor does not come from the product itself. It is the result of the chemical reaction that takes place between your skin and the self-tanner. The same reaction that gives you that amazing tan and glow is giving off that annoying odor. One site, sunless.com, claims that Au Courant’s sunless tanner is virtually odor-free, while Nivea’s is the stinkiest. The site also recommends showering with a scented shower gel and a nylon scrubby to get rid of the scent. You can also use a lotion with a strong scent to mask the smell, or a scented body spray. One site recommended melon or cucumber. I don’t have a lot of experience with self-tanner, so I can’t say, but I plan on trying some this spring to give me a little extra color and glow, so I will let you know if I come up with any other solutions to the stink factor. If you have any great ideas, please let me know!