1. Does it rub off on clothing? 2. How many times do you apply at one time- meaning you just rub over any exposed area once, or do you need to reapply like with coats of paint? 3. how fast does it absorb in? 4. Can you tell where you have applied it while applying at any given time?- meaning is there color to the solution or does the color/ glow just appear as it soaks in and "develops"? 5. Does it come with the application mitt? 6. if it doesn't come with an exfoliating mitt-which one do you suggest? 7. can underarm area be done? thanks. 1. Does it rub off on clothing? 2. How many times do you apply at one time- meaning you just rub over any exposed area once, or do you need to reapply like with coats of paint? 3. how... » Read More 1. Does it rub off on clothing? 2. How many times do you apply at one time- meaning you just rub over any exposed area once, or do you need to reapply like with coats of paint? 3. how fast does it absorb in? 4. Can you tell where you have applied it while applying at any given time?- meaning is there color to the solution or does the color/ glow just appear as it soaks in and "develops"? 5. Does it come with the application mitt? 6. if it doesn't come with an exfoliating mitt-which one do you suggest? 7. can underarm area be done? thanks. « Show Less
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1. It does not rub off on clothing after you've let it dry a bit (10 -15 minutes.)2. I apply it once. If I want it to be darker, I apply it the next day as well.3. It absorbs fast. 4. Yes, you can see where you have applied it immediately. It is colored, though not ridiculously so. 5. Yes, it comes with the application mitt and you should use it.6. Any exfoliating mitt or body scrub will work.7. Yes, underarms can be colored.It is the best self-tanner I have ever used.
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1) it can rub off on clothing, but not as badly as some others I've used. You should apply at night and sleep with it on. Its never stained clothing. 2) Rub over exposed area once per application. If you want to deepen the tan, apply consecutive days until you've reached your desired coloring. 3)Absorbs quickly 5min or less4) You should be able to tell where its been applied. There is color to the solution, but its a glowing bronze color. 5) comes with mitt6) buy a fake bake mitt7)yes! all over body, even face!
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1. Normally no, but I worked out a few hours after washing it off and the sweat made it run onto my clothing. 2. Apply once. Use multiple days in a row for a darker tan3. A few minutes to dry, 4-8 hours for the tan to develop4. Yes5. Yes6. Any7. Yes
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I applied this about six weeks ago, for the first time, and loved the results. I have just this week noticed it needs another coat. It is very easy to apply, simply spray on and wipe off with paper towel.
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Your initial application needs to dry for about 12 hours before you first exercise. Just rinse off your body with clear water (no soap), pat dry and then exercise or do normal activities. You should have little problem with rub off onto clothes then. However, I will caution you that if you sweat profusely during exercise, then this as well as any product will probably come off with sweating. Remember: it is a coating and not a dye that changes your skin color permanently. I have had no problem with rub off when doing usual exercise and movement.
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I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and be done with it. I'm sure its more technical with than that's what I heard. I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and... » Read More I had one that started faded right away and it was gone in a week. I had another one that gradually faded over a 2 month period. I have others that have faded but have not completely gone away over the past 6 months. I have also been using Retin A cream which helps with the cell turn over. My skin care specialist told me today that the active ingredient In Lytera will actually draw the dark spot to the surface of the skin so sometimes you may have some new ones show up. The Obaji bleaching products active ingredients actually suppress the melanin. I personally prefer to flush it all out and be done with it. I'm sure its more technical with than that's what I heard. « Show Less
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It "might" rub off but somehow I doubt it. Test it on a scrap piece of leather- the cost to buy it is minimal, what do you lose? You might apply two coats, then use a leather cleaner or saddle soap. It won't rub off after that.
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Goes on the same as the first application. I know all sun blocks recommend reapplying after an hour or two. I seldom do, and I seem to do OK. Since this is a sun block, it is not absorbed into the skin as are chemical sun screens. A block stops sun rays from penetrating into the skin, Think shield. Unless Iam in water, or doings sweaty activities, I usually do not reapply. Hope this helps.
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Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to be water based only. Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to... » Read More Is this a real question? This stuff has very limited utility and isn't worth the cans they squirt it into. Don't rip yourself off by buying it. I wouldn't spray anything with this trash. It will flake off within a week if water is continuously spraying it or if you touch it regularly. It might be water repellant but it has no wear abilities whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that it always retains a tacky/velvety texture and you can feel it on your skin after touching it. It also dissolves with terpines or oil based products so any cleaning agents you would use in your shower would have to be water based only. « Show Less
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I never noticed it coming off on clothes, or colouring anything when I sweat. It doesn't give that intense a colour to actually give off any when you sweat, from what I have understood of the product, and from my experience of using it. It gives a gradual colour over 3 days, so in all honesty, I think it's quite safe to sweat in (except for maybe, right after you apply it) :-) Hope this helped!
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There are a number of reasons as to why one application might have been more intensely felt over another. Just a reminder though...even if you've used this in the past it's a good idea to reread all the instructions before applying especially if a fair amount of time has elapsed from one application to the next. How often and how consistently you've used salicylic acid can play a big part in how you react to the gel peel. Also how it's being applied and how thick the application. I find using a brush, if you aren't already, works well to apply the gel quickly and evenly. It could be the application a few months ago was more thinly spread and this more recent applied more thickly. At any rate, with more consistent applications (every 7-10 days, I find optimal depending on my skin's reaction) you will build up a tolerance to the gel until you're able to keep it on for longer periods of time. You were right to remove the gel if it felt uncomfortable to the point of hurting or if you saw your skin begin to frost (turn white). Be sure too that the cleanser you use in advance is gentle, especially if you are experiencing sensitivity. With a more consistent use of the peel you'll find what works best for you and derive the fullest benefit possible for you from this product. The good thing about salicylic acid is that after about 10 minutes it's self neutralizing and won't continue to go deeper (at least this is what I've heard and also my experience). I find it's ideal to bring it to point where the most you'll experience is some flaking a day or two after and not actual peeling. Cannot speak with authority to the comment in regard to the gel becoming more acidic over time, but I've kept a bottle for 6 months-1 year (well capped and stored in a cool dry environment) without change to the formulation. I can speak, however, to the Paula's Choice products mentioned (BHA 2% and/or !% daily applications) and they're great. But they work even better if you've done some stronger peels in advance.
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I agree with Laura. However, the only time I've had the little dots is when I applied to much. This is the best product there is and use it to first CLEAN, like she mentioned, and then apply a coat of wax. The tacky part, I've never experienced. I could imagine a situation though where there was another product already on there - not newly applied, I mean still on the paint. This is polish - it moves paint, is how I like to think of it.
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It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even if it burns a bit and it doesn't quite PEEL peel but you'll notice your skins clarity improves. Hope this helped! It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even... » Read More It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even if it burns a bit and it doesn't quite PEEL peel but you'll notice your skins clarity improves. Hope this helped! « Show Less
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it says to apply 2x/day right? i just applied it morning and night after my shower. I used a bandage during the day so it didn't rub off, but was okay at night.
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there is no R value of this product. It makes the surface of the paint reflect the heat back into the room, much like a pc of tin foil would do. You do not need a primer, but if you use one, have it tinted to almost the same color of the final coat. I washed the surface with TSP first to make sure the surface was real clean and dust free. I highly recommend that if you are going to change the color of a room you are going to paint.do your normal steps and paint the room first with the color of choice. Then paint over with this product. I know that this is more work, but the results are almost breath taking.When people started coming over the house after our remodeling was done( all 6 rooms),the walls was almost always the first subject to be spoke.The product is easy to apply, use good quality rollers and brushes.We have also noticed the the south side of the house is cooler than last year, which means the product is reflecting some of the sun's heat away from coming in the house. I hope this answer helps you. Thomas P.
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The tan last a few days, especially if you are conscience of it and take actions such as patting dry after showering as opposed to rubbing. It does fade fairly evenly for me, occasionally the knee area will get a little patchy, but by then I just reapply and it isn't an issue. However, I know your struggle and I have noticed that in areas that do get sweaty more frequently (i.e. behind the knees, inner elbows, etc.) lose the tan more quickly than other areas. So that may be an issue for you as well, but I feel like that is a common issue with all tanning products.
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I know this is old, but hoping it can help somebody else reading the questions... I only rub the mitt on my face with the residual product from doing the rest of my body (besides my arms, I do those last and then use that residual amount for the tops of my hands.) The mitt has enough to color your face, but not enough to make it blotchy. I just rub it all over my face.
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No, I had no problem with rubbing off. Apply as per instructions either using the "shaker" method; use a makeup brush to achive the coverage desired. I use my fingers to fluff any excess away. It is easy and quick. Apply when you have time to play with it the first time. I love the results!
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To avoid it rubbing out I recommend using the product overnight. This allows it to set better and what little residue there is will wash off when showering. I've work out afterwards and never had it stain clothing or rub off. Just be careful applyinbg too much to joints.e.g., elbows or it will build up and look too dark.